Arif, Afif and Al Dawsari eye AFC Player of the Year breakthrough

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Arif, Afif and Al Dawsari eye AFC Player of the Year breakthrough

Riyadh: History lies in wait for the latest recipient of the AFC Player of the Year trophy, when the winner is unveiled at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM on Thursday evening at the King Fahad Cultural Center.

Qatari superstar Akram Afif could become the first player to clinch the accolade thrice, while Salem Al Dawsari is in the running to be the first Saudi Arabian to win it twice and Arif Aiman Hanapi is already the first-ever Malaysian nominee.

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McNamara, Wang and Takahashi vie for AFC Women’s Player of the Year honour

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

McNamara, Wang and Takahashi vie for AFC Women’s Player of the Year honour

Riyadh: A new star will be crowned the AFC Women’s Player of the Year as Australia’s Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang of China PR, and Japan’s Hana Takahashi contest for the prestigious honour at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, which will take place at the King Fahad Cultural Center on October 16.

A season marked by numerous milestones for women’s football in Asia, the three nominees have each embodied excellence and etched their names in history books with their unforgettable performances.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: All You Need to Know

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: All You Need to Know

Riyadh: Asia’s finest will convene on Thursday (October 16) night at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, where the outstanding achievements from a remarkable 2024/25 will be feted.

The most prestigious night of the annual Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar will unfold at the stunning King Fahad Cultural Center starting from 8pm local time as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stages the event for the first time.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM to showcase Asia’s finest

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM to showcase Asia’s finest

Kuala Lumpur: The most prestigious night on the annual Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar will take centrestage on Thursday (October 16) in the vibrant capital city of Riyadh.

Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM will celebrate the cream of the crop in Asia in a star-studded gala that will take place at the iconic King Fahad Cultural Center.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: Asia’s best eye ultimate honour

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: Asia’s best eye ultimate honour

Kuala Lumpur: Six of the Continent’s finest players will hope to walk away with the most prestigious accolade of the night on Thursday (October 16) at the highly-anticipated AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The trio of Arif Aiman Hanapi, Akram Afif and Salem Al Dawsari are vying for the AFC Player of the Year, while Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang and Hana Takahashi will hope to claim the AFC Women’s Player of the Year prize.

 

Having starred on a consistent basis for both club and country between June 2024 and July 2025, each of the contenders have showcased the top-class abilities of Asian players to the world to earn their nominations for the ultimate honour at the 29th edition of the AFC Awards.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

  • Arif Aiman, Akram Afif and Salem Al Dawsari up for AFC Player of the Year
  • Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang, Hana Takahashi to vie for AFC Women’s Player of the Year

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the highly anticipated list of nominees for the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, which will take place on October 16.
 
Hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, the 29th edition of the gala ceremony will be staged at the magnificent King Fahad Cultural Center and recognise the Continent’s finest across a total of 20 award categories.