AFC U20 Asian Cup 2023

The forward, whose assist led to Japan’s opener in the final, edged out Korea Republic’s Jeon Yu-gyeong on assists with both having netted four goals.

Aisikaer captained China’s team at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023, when the Antonio Puche-coached outfit reached the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Korea Republic in extra-time.

The victory capped an unbeaten campaign for the Central Asians as they also progressed to May’s FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia for what will be their fifth appearance at the global showpiece.

As the dust settles on a hugely successful continental competition in the Central Asian nation, the-AFC.com highlights some of the numbers that stood out from Uzbekistan 2023.

A total of 69 goals were scored in 31 matches across the cities of Tashkent and Fergana, at a ratio of 2.23 per match. the-AFC.com has selected eight of the finest goals from the tournament and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article.

Captain Umarali Rakhmonaliev scored from the penalty spot 18 minutes from time to earn the title for Uzbekistan as the inspirational Khaydarov added the AFC U20 Asian Cup to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ trophy he won for his nation in China in 2018.

Mohammed’s side were crestfallen after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat in the final at Bunyodkor Stadium against Uzbekistan, but the former striker was already setting his sights on the future after Umarali Rakhmonaliev’s penalty earned the hosts the title.

Fayzullaev put in a sparkling performance throughout the tournament and played a key role in Uzbekistan winning the title for the first time.

The FC Tokyo striker's five goals played a major part in Japan advancing to the semi-finals and booking a spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup Indonesia 2023.