Saudi’s Al-Dawsari, Takahashi from Japan win Asian player awards

Arif Aiman misses out on AFC Player of the Year but makes history for Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian winger Arif Aiman Hanapi fell just short of claiming the Player of the Year title at the 2025 AFC Awards, which went to Saudi Arabian star Salem Al Dawsari in Riyadh on Thursday (Oct 16). Read full story

Salem Al Dawsari, Hana Takahashi Win Asian Player Of The Year Awards

Salem Al Dawsari finished top scorer in last season's AFC Champions League with 10 goals as he helped Al Hilal reach the semi-finals of the continent's top club competition.

Saudi’s Al-Dawsari, Takahashi from Japan win Asian player awards

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Salem Al Dawsari Crowned AFC Player Of The Year 2025

Saudi Arabian football icon Salem Al Dawsari stole the spotlight at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, clinching the AFC Player of the Year 2025 honours respectively in a glittering ceremony at the King Fahad Cultural Center on Thursday night. The prestigious awards gala — celebrating its 29th edition — honoured the finest achievements across 18 categories, marking a spectacular evening that highlighted the strength, resilience, and t…

Al Dawsari, Takahashi win Asian player of the year awards

The Al Hilal winger scoops the award for the second time, as Urawa Reds defender Hana Takahashi claims the women’s honour.