The versatile 24-year-old, who was part of the Japan squad that finished fourth at the Olympic Games in Tokyo earlier this month, spent the last two-and-a-half seasons on loan at Dutch side Groningen.

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

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

After taking in some of the most mesmerising solo goals last week, we turn our attention to volleys and half-volleys to recall some of the fine strikes the 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage witnessed.

Some of our selection have been caught on the bounce, while others have been struck without the ball touching the ground, but what cannot be argued is that all five are worthy of enjoying again and again.

Inactive since the previous update in June, DPR Korea climbed to ninth because of the lower updated points totals of other sides, including Australia and Japan.

Australia dropped two places from ninth to 11th despite reaching the semi-finals at the Tokyo Olympics, while Japan’s quarter-final finish at the Games saw them dip from 11th to 13th.

The result meant that the Indian Super League side are one point away from a knockout stage berth after registering two wins in Group D, with their final match against Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings on Tuesday to decide who goes through.

ATK Mohun Bagan came into the match with confidence having beaten Indian rivals JSW Bengaluru FC in their group opener but it was Maziya who took the lead through Ibrahim Aisham off a swift counter attack in the 25th minute.

Neither side were able to find the net in their tie at the National Football Stadium on Saturday, a result which left Bangladesh champions side Bashundhara second with four points behind India's ATK Mohun Bagan, who defeated Maziya Sports & Recreation 3-1, for their second win.

Bashundhara's fate, however, is in their own hands as they can advance to the Inter-Zone semi-final with a win against ATK Mohun Bagan on Tuesday.

The United Arab Emirates, however, will have to wait till Matchday Three to know their fate after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Mozambique in Group B at the Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium.