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.

AFC Player of the Year 2025: Salem Al Dawsari

Riyadh: Asian icon Salem Al Dawsari was crowned the latest AFC Player of the Year on Thursday night in a milestone moment at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented be NEOM.

AFC Women’s Player of the Year 2025: Hana Takahashi

Riyadh: A sparkling 2024/25 season saw Hana Takahashi land the coveted AFC Women’s Player of the Year accolade on Thursday night at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2025: Choe Il Son

Riyadh: Rising sensation Choe Il Son was crowned the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) on Thursday at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM following a brilliant 2024/25 season.

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) 2025: Maika Hamano

Riyadh: Maika Hamano’s meteoric ascendency to superstardom was further cemented on Thursday after the Osaka native was named the AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) 2025: Alex Badolato

Riyadh: A new name was etched on the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) trophy on Thursday evening as Alex Badolato became its latest recipient at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) 2025: Lee Kang-in

Riyadh: Korea Republic icon Lee Kang-in was duly rewarded for his stunning form in the 2024/25 season after being named the AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM on Thursday.

AFC Futsal Player of the Year 2025: Salar Aghapour

Riyadh: Islamic Republic of Iran futsal star Salar Aghapour took home the AFC Futsal Player of the Year trophy on Thursday evening at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

AFC Coach of the Year (Men) 2025: Ri Song Ho

Riyadh: DPR Korea U20 Women’s Head Coach Ri Song Ho, who led his charges to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 title, was named the AFC Men’s Coach of the Year at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM on Thursday.

AFC MAs’ giant strides in grassroots growth commended

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) were celebrated today for their unwavering dedication towards delivering the Confederation’s Vision of confirming football as the Continent's most popular sport at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

AFC Coach of the Year (Women) 2025: Marziyeh Jafari

Riyadh: History was made at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM on Thursday as Marziyeh Jafari became the first-ever AFC Coach of the Year (Women) winner from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

AFC celebrates exemplary MAs and RAs

Riyadh: The steadfast resolve of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) to enhance football at all levels was commemorated on Thursday evening at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

DPRK FA honoured with AFC President's Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conferred the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement on the DPR Korea Football Association (DPRK FA) at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM on Thursday night in Saudi Arabia.

Prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia awarded to HKFA Honorary President Timothy Fok Tsun Ting

Riyadh: Asian football's highest individual accolade – the AFC Diamond of Asia – has been awarded today to The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA) Honorary President Timothy Fok Tsun Ting in recognition of his cherished contributions towards the Asian game and global sport at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM in Saudi Arabia.