The 20-year-old winger was part of the team that defeated Ordabasy Shymkent 3-1 at Central Stadium, extending Kairat’s lead at the top of the table to an insurmountable 15 points, and confirming their first top division title since 2004.

Kairat’s breakthrough success gives them opportunity to qualify for the 2021-22 UEFA Champions Leagues, and ends the reign of Nursultan-based FC Astana, who won a record six consecutive titles from 2014 to 2019.

Not only do we have an all-India clash but today's contest pits Kolkata rivals East Bengal against Mohun Bagan as Mehtab Hossein's delightful effort from 2013 takes on Sony Norde's stunning free-kick from 2016.

The latest pairing sees ASEAN take on Central Asia as a Nguyen Quang Hai special for Hanoi FC in 2019 goes head to head with a powerful effort from distance from FC Istiklol's Manuchehr Dzhalilov from two years earlier.

Over the past two weeks we have seen the goalkeeper and the back four in front of him decided, so now it's time to turn our attention to the midfield and find out who you consider the top trio.

So, here are the 10 players in contention for three places in the centre of the park. Review the candidates and then select your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

With a population of over 80 million, Iran is West Asia’s most populous nation and home to arguably the region’s most passionate football fans. Tehran’s Azadi Stadium boasts the record for highest attendance in AFC Asian Cup history, as 100,000 fans watched Team Melli beat Kuwait 1-0 in the 1976 final.

Surveying the club scene in the country and taking into consideration factors such as historical success and fan base, we have selected five teams as IR Iran’s most popular. It is now up to you to review the nominees and vote for your favourite Iranian club.

Maaloul will rely heavily on Saudi Arabia-based forwards Omar Al Soma and Omar Khrbin, while Sweden-born midfielder Simon Amin earned his first call up by the Tunisian coach.

The 58-year-old Maaloul will see his team play two friendly matches in UAE as they take on Uzbekistan on November 12, five days before playing Jordan.

Representing six AFC nations, and plying their trade in eight different countries, our contenders have all delivered stand-out performances, but who deserves the title of AFC International Player of the Week?

Here are our nominees from October 28 to November 3