AFC Awards Bangkok 2026: Asia's finest vie for Player of the Year glory

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

AFC Awards Bangkok 2026: Asia's finest vie for Player of the Year glory

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s best footballers are set to be crowned on November 19 (Thursday) at the glittering AFC Awards Bangkok 2026, which will be staged at the Aksra Theatre King Power.

Six players are in contention for the most prestigious accolade of the night at the 30th edition of the showpiece gala, as it takes place in the Thai capital city for a second time after its 2017 hosting.

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AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Kuala Lumpur: A glittering list of nominees was revealed today by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the AFC Awards Bangkok 2026, which is slated to take place on November 19 (Thursday).

The 30th edition of the star-studded ceremony will be staged in Thailand for a second time since its capital city first played host in 2017, with the intricate Aksra Theatre King Power to serve as the venue once again.

AFC Player of the Year 2025 Salem Al Dawsari eyes more records for club and country

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

AFC Player of the Year 2025 Salem Al Dawsari eyes more records for club and country

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al Dawsari created history on Thursday when he became the first player from the Kingdom to be crowned the AFC Player of the Year twice, at the glittering AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, held at the stunning King Fahad Cultural Center.

Having first lifted the prestigious accolade in 2022, Al Dawsari’s outstanding 2024/25 season saw him surpass two-time winner Akram Afif of Qatar and first-time nominee Arif Aiman Hanapi of Malaysia to reclaim the crown on home soil.

Women’s Player of the Year 2025 Hana Takahashi: My love for the game has brought me this far

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Women’s Player of the Year 2025 Hana Takahashi: My love for the game has brought me this far

Riyadh: Japan’s Hana Takahashi capped off an exceptional 2024/25 campaign by being crowned the AFC Women’s Player of the Year 2025 at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, held at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday (October 16).

The centre-back edged fellow first-time nominee Holly McNamara of Australia and 2018 AFC Women’s Player of the Year, China PR’s Wang Shuang, to become the fifth Japanese woman to lift the prestigious title.

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian maestro Salem Al Dawsari was named the AFC Player of the Year and Japan star Hana Takahashi claimed the AFC Women’s Player of the Year honour on Thursday night at the dazzling AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The pair took home the ultimate accolade of being Asia’s finest at the 29th edition of the gala, which also crowned winners from across 18 other categories on a memorable occasion at the iconic King Fahad Cultural Center.