The Lions of Mesopotamia will travel to Kuwait City to face their West Asian rivals on January 27. This will mark Iraq's second friendly this year, having shared a goalless draw with United Arab Emirates earlier this month.

The winner will be revealed on Sunday with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Over the past two weeks we have seen the goalkeeper and the back four in front of him decided, so now it's time to turn our attention to the midfield and find out who you consider the top trio.

So, here are the 10 players in contention for three places in the centre of the park. Review the candidates and then select your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

The winner will be revealed on Sunday, January 24, with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Check out the nominees once again and don't forget, the result will be announced on Sunday. Thank you for voting.

Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai, who defeated Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis FC in the 2020 final to lift the AFC Champions League title for the second time, will play CONCACAF champions Tigres UANL at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium at 17:00 (UTC+3).

Asia's second representative, reigning Qatar Stars League champions Al Duhail SC and CAF winners Al Ahly SC will feature in the second match at 20:30 local time at Education City Stadium.

DID YOU KNOW?

The FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 will see 2020 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai FC and tournament hosts Al Duhail SC competing with the world's best from February 1 to 11.

The draw takes place in Zurich on Tuesday at 16:00 CET (UTC+7).

The highly-rated 19-year-old playmaker left the Yellow Submarine after starting just twice in the league since moving to the Unai Emery-coached club from Real Madrid on loan in the summer.

That lack of regular action saw Kubo pursue another move in the winter transfer window and, after transferring earlier in the month, he made his debut for Getafe last week from the bench in a 3-1 win over Elche.