Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The 2016 AFC Player of the Year Omar Abdulrahman is by far the most famous Emirati footballer across the globe, largely due to his impressive performances at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup when the United Arab Emirates won bronze, their best-ever result on foreign soil.
But raise the topic with any Emirati and most, especially older generations, would unhesitatingly tell you the greatest man to kick a ball in the country’s history is Adnan Al Talyani.
As the man who holds the UAE’s records for the all-time most caps and most international goals celebrates his 53rd birthday, the-AFC.com welcomes Adnan Al Talyani amongst its ‘Asian Icons’.
Age: 53
Clubs: Al Shaab
International appearances (Goals): 161 (52)
Road to Stardom
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