Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors returned to winning ways in Korea Republic by condemning FC Seoul to a second successive defeat, but Ulsan Hyundai remain unbeaten and hot on their heels after a convincing win over Pohang Steelers.

Elsewhere, there were mixed fortunes for Japan's Germany-based quintet, more friendlies in China PR and a Hong Kong legend hung up his boots, so join the-AFC.com as we review the talking points in East Asia and ASEAN.

Elsewhere, the highly anticipated reopening of IR Iran’s Pro League was postponed by just under a week, as league authorities announced June 24 as the new kick-off date.

Join the-AFC.com for all the key news and results from Abadan to Andijan.

Centre-back Hasebe, 36, played the full 90 minutes in Eintracht Frankfurt's 2-0 loss to Mainz on Saturday in what was his 309th German top-flight match to leapfrog ex-Korea Republic forward Cha Bum-kun.

It was a dramatic ending to a day which saw the V.League resume with fans in the stands following the suspension of matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The East Asians stunned the world when they beat powerhouse Italy 1-0 in a 1966 Group Four tie to become the first nation outside of Europe and the Americas to seal a place in a FIFA World Cup quarter-final.

Pak Doo-ik scored what remains one of the FIFA World Cup's most famous goals, but it was team effort which took DPR Korea through to the last eight where they again amazed before losing 5-3 to a Eusébio-inspired Portugal.

To select the candidates for each position, we have reflected on match data from the tournament to draw up a statistics-based approach to present the outstanding performers.

We begin with five candidates for the all-important number one shirt. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite goalkeeper to helm the rearguard for this all-star XI in the poll below.

But while a long list of Dutch stars have become household names, the country also has a history of welcoming some of Asia’s outstanding players.

From 1980s pioneers like Huh Jung-moo and Fandi Ahmad to the stars of the modern game, the Eredivisie has played host to some of the continent’s best and brightest, making it a league of interest for generations of Asian fans.

Our list features several title winners and a league top goal scorer, but which of these icons deserves the title of Asia’s best?

Here are our nominees: