#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday Two Player of the Match Presented by STA

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday Two Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage turned up the heat on Matchday Two, with last-gasp drama, stunning goals and match-winning performances lighting up the continent from East to West.

Now, the spotlight is on the Players of the Match winners! Check out the list and pick your star and make your vote count in the battle to crown the best of the best.

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#ACLElite - Vote for your Favourite Goal of Matchday Two, Presented by VISA

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite - Vote for your Favourite Goal of Matchday Two, Presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ delivered another feast of goals, from mesmerising solo efforts to super-subs who came off the bench to steal the show with match-winning strikes.

Now, it’s your turn to pick the finish that deserves to be crowned the Visa Top Goal of Matchday Two!

Japan stay top in Asia, Korea Republic, Indonesia and Chinese Taipei climb

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Japan stay top in Asia, Korea Republic, Indonesia and Chinese Taipei climb

Kuala Lumpur: Japan remain Asia’s highest-ranked side in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Tuesday.

Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei climbed two spots to 17th and 38th respectively, while Indonesia were Asia’s biggest movers.

Player to watch: Chanathip Songkrasin (THA)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Chanathip Songkrasin (THA)

Kuala Lumpur: Chanathip Songkrasin’s status as one of Thailand’s footballing legends has long been established after a career for club and country that is unmatched in the history of Southeast Asian football.

The 33-year-old will travel for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ seeking to notch up another mark in an illustrious career that has seen the playmaker set new milestones for players from his home region.

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Kuala Lumpur: Few players have had a greater influence on Qatar's rise in Asian football than attacking midfielder Akram Afif, who was instrumental in the Maroons' historic back-to-back AFC Asian Cup™ triumphs.

As the West Asian side look towards defending their title at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the two-time AFC Player of the Year's experience, creativity and ability to shine on decisive occasions will once again place him in the spotlight.

Player to watch: Takefusa Kubo (JPN)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Takefusa Kubo (JPN)

Kuala Lumpur: Takefusa Kubo has been hailed as the future of Japanese football since turning up at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy as a 10-year-old, his every move and development watched by an expectant fan base hoping to embrace the country’s next superstar.

Now 25, the career of the Kawasaki-born playmaker has not panned out quite how some expected but the Real Sociedad man has still managed to establish himself as a key player in Hajime Moriyasu’s squad.