Arif makes history with AFC Player of the Year nomination

Arif makes history with AFC Player of the Year nomination

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) star Arif Aiman Hanapi has been shortlisted for the AFC Player of the Year award, becoming the first Malaysian footballer to earn a nomination. Read full story

Arif Aiman's AFC Player Of The Year Nomination A Big Boost For Malaysian Football

By Ahmad Nazrin Syahmi Mohamad Arif KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi's nomination for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year award is a testament to the rise of Malaysian football, which has been in the doldrums for so long.

Arif Aiman nominated ‘AFC Player of the year 2025’

Malaysian football is set for a historic moment after Arif Aiman, the 23-year-old star winger of Johor Darul Ta’Zim and Malaysia National Team, was named among the final three nominees for the AFC Player of the Year 2025 award. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the shortlist, with Arif joining Qatar’s Akram Afif (Al-Sadd) and Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal) as the top contenders. This marks the first time in history tha…

Arif Aiman nominated for AFC Player of the Year award

The 23-year-old was instrumental in JDT’s treble-winning campaign last season, helping the team clinch the Super League, FA Cup, and Malaysia Cup titles.