AFC Champions League Elite
Now it's over to you to decide which standout star truly deserves the crown for MD8.
Enzo Millot - Al Ahli Saudi FC
The French playmaker delivered a performance dripping with class in the seven-goal thriller. Millot contributed a goal to the fest as his finish from the edge of the area deflected off Shabab Al Ahli midfielder Nemanja Maksimov and past a flat-footed Almeqbaali.
Darwin Nunez - Al Hilal SFC
Textbook finishes, predator's instinct. The Uruguayan forward turned two flawless assists into a sublime brace. Nunez put a fine closure for a near-perfect campaign, as Simone Inzaghi's Saudi Arabian side took home their seventh win as they finished on 22 points.
Stephane Keller - Al Ittihad Club
Keller was solid at the back four and sharp as he put Al Ittihad upfront with his powerful finish. At the 63rd minute, the Cameroonian footballer picked up a loose ball on the edge of the six-yard box following a set-piece and hammered home on the turn past an out-of-position Barsham.
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh - Tractor FC
The Iranian winger set up chances and put his name on the scoresheet with a late finish. Hosseinzadeh pounced on a cutback from Masoud Zaerkaemayn, shimmied away from Aron Gunnarsson’s challenge before firing the ball into the top corner.
Bouly Sambou - Al Shorta
Sambou, who had been given a 43rd-minute penalty for handball, atoned for it by converting Shakir's charge down the centre in the 57th minute with a powerful drive into the bottom left corner, showing nerves of steel.
Adenis Shala - PFC Nasaf
The 27-year-old Shala and Zafarmurod Abdirakhmatov dominated the midfield in PFC Nasaf's first and last win of the competition. If luck was on his side, Shala could have registered himself an assist and a goal.
Gu Sung-yun - FC Seoul
Sometimes, heroics come in gloves. The shot-stopper produced a string of outstanding saves to preserve a vital clean sheet, including a breathtaking late stop that had supporters on their feet. Safe to say Gu's hands played a crucial role in the Korea Republic side's narrow escape to the Round of 16.
Tete Yengi - FC Machida Zelvia
The J-League's new signing scored a brace in the five-goal thriller at Chengdu Rongcheng FC. Machida Zelvia's fans would love to see more of the Australian striker's magic in the knock-out stage.
Marcos Guilherme - Johor Darul Ta'zim
The Brazilian's decisive contribution came after a flowing passage of interplay that carved open the defence. Timing his run to perfection, he applied the finishing touch to seal a memorable conclusion to the group stage.
Curtis Good - Buriram United
Curtis is Good! The Australian defender ensured his side ended the group stage in style, delivering a fine performance at both ends as he scored the early goal to take the lead. Do you need a clean sheet? Call Good. A goal, ring Good, too.
Andreas Kuen - Melbourne City FC
The Austrian midfielder orchestrated proceedings with intelligence and flair, everywhere, creating chances and excitement.
Yan Junling - Shanghai Port FC
The experienced custodian stood firm under relentless pressure. A string of reflex saves and commanding aerial claims from the veteran ensured his side held on to a draw and a point to part ways with the competition.
Your vote decides. Pick your Player of the Match for Matchday 8, share your choice on the AFC LIVE app, and check back for the winner on the-AFC.com.
Poll ends 17:00 on March 1
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