The coveted AFC Player of the Year Trophy

Bestowed to Asia’s finest footballing talent, the AFC Player of the Year Awards trophy is an abiding symbol of the most prestigious night in the Asian football calendar. And what a trophy it is.

The design of the AFC Player of the Year Award trophy showcases an open-aired globe centrepiece, symbolising the spirit of the AFC and the world’s passion for football.

The glittering open skeleton frame is a representation of earth, and the focal point of the trophy is its 'golden sculpture' ensconced within. This dynamic golden form is the figure of the modern player which has become a world famous icon in football.

The AFC Annual Awards trophy is 50cm high and 15cm wide and it is made of crafted sterling silver, featuring an anodised central pillar in the distinctive AFC blue. The AFC logo sits etched on a diamond-engraved golden brushed band on the upper body, encompassed by a host of crown-inspired silver gilt struts lending integrity and strength to the trophy design.

Last year, UAE and Al Ain midfielder Omar Abdulrahman was awarded the AFC Player of the Year award for his pivotal role in guiding Al Ain to the 2016 AFC Champions League final, in which he was voted the Toyota Most Valuable Player of the Competition.

And Australia international Caitlin Foord was named the 2016 AFC Women’s Player of the Year for her consistent performance during Australia’s Olympic Games campaign in Brazil. She also holds the record as the youngest ever Australian to play for the Matildas when she memorably appeared at the 2011 FIFA World Cup in Germany aged just 16.

This year’s list of nominees have accomplished remarkable feats for club and country, and are definitely worthy of being named the AFC Player of the Year.