AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Archive

AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 - News

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan emerged champions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final.

It was Uzbekistan's second lift of the trophy, having also emerged champions in 2012.

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Kuala Lumpur: Following an unforgettable AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ that delivered breathtaking goals, rising stars and extraordinary action, you can now relive some of that magic and win a top prize.

The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights contest offers followers of Asian football the chance to pick the best highlight from five standout moments from the tournament and then answer a pop-up question to win the exciting prize.  
 
So join the contest now by picking your highlight from our list below and testing your football knowledge – you could just walk away as the winner.

#AFCU17 - Indonesia's Zahaby wins best goal

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Indonesia's Zahaby wins best goal

Kuala Lumpur: Zahaby Gholy's blazing strike against Yemen has been voted as the best goal of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.

Zahaby showed off his flair with a deft first touch before releasing a thunderous shot from distance to open the scoring in spectacular fashion.

The forward, who plays for Persija Jakarta, obtained almost 70 percent of the votes.

Watch the spectacular strikes that lit up Saudi Arabia 2025 once again and check out the results at the bottom.

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Taif: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 came to a close on Sunday with Uzbekistan sealing their second title in magnificent fashion.

As the dust settles on yet another riproaring festival showcasing the best rising talent across Asia, the-AFC.com takes a look at the fascinating facts and figures from the tournament.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/uzbekistan-are-the-champions-|-afc-u17-asian-cup™-saudi-arabia-2025

Ismoilov hails Uzbekistan’s indomitable spirit

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Ismoilov hails Uzbekistan’s indomitable spirit

Taif: Head coach Islombek Ismoilov was moved to tears after his Uzbekistan side braved adversity to emerge as the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 champions on Sunday.

The 32-year-old could not hold back his emotions after seeing an inspired second half performance with goals from Muhammad Khakimov and Sadriddin Khasanov overcoming the loss of Nurbek Sarsenbaev and Miraziz Abdukarimov to red cards in the first half.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-|-final-uzbekistan-2-0-saudi-arabia

Saudi Arabia's Da Silva shifts focus to World Cup

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Da Silva shifts focus to World Cup

Taif: Head coach Mario da Silva admitted his disappointment after Saudi Arabia were defeated 2-0 by Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 final on Sunday.

Da Silva said while the first half was evenly contested between two well-matched sides, Saudi Arabia should have capitalised on their numerical advantage when Uzbekistan were reduced to nine players.

Khasanov proud of Uzbekistan’s incredible determination

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Khasanov proud of Uzbekistan’s incredible determination

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov paid tribute to the Uzbekistan coaching staff and his teammates after they lifted the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 trophy following a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

Khasanov and his compatriots had to dig deep after going down to nine men but the forward scored a wonder goal in the 69th minute to cap an incredible tournament for the entire Uzbekistan team.

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following a stellar tournament which helped Uzbekistan win the title after a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The forward illuminated the final with a memorable second goal where he nutmegged Alwaleed Aloufi before driving into the box to slot past Abdulrahman Al Otaibi.

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Taif: Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Aliev picked up the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Top Scorer award after finishing with five goals following their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

The forward had an outstanding tournament, including a four-match goalscoring streak from the first Group A match until the quarter-finals.

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Taif: Nematulloh Rustamjonov was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following Uzbekistan’s 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Sunday’s final.

Rustamjonov produced on an impressive showing for Uzbekistan, playing in five of their six matches enroute to the title.

AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 - Photos

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan emerged champions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final.

It was Uzbekistan's second lift of the trophy, having also emerged champions in 2012.

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Kuala Lumpur: Following an unforgettable AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ that delivered breathtaking goals, rising stars and extraordinary action, you can now relive some of that magic and win a top prize.

The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights contest offers followers of Asian football the chance to pick the best highlight from five standout moments from the tournament and then answer a pop-up question to win the exciting prize.  
 
So join the contest now by picking your highlight from our list below and testing your football knowledge – you could just walk away as the winner.

#AFCU17 - Indonesia's Zahaby wins best goal

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Indonesia's Zahaby wins best goal

Kuala Lumpur: Zahaby Gholy's blazing strike against Yemen has been voted as the best goal of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.

Zahaby showed off his flair with a deft first touch before releasing a thunderous shot from distance to open the scoring in spectacular fashion.

The forward, who plays for Persija Jakarta, obtained almost 70 percent of the votes.

Watch the spectacular strikes that lit up Saudi Arabia 2025 once again and check out the results at the bottom.

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Taif: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 came to a close on Sunday with Uzbekistan sealing their second title in magnificent fashion.

As the dust settles on yet another riproaring festival showcasing the best rising talent across Asia, the-AFC.com takes a look at the fascinating facts and figures from the tournament.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/uzbekistan-are-the-champions-|-afc-u17-asian-cup™-saudi-arabia-2025

Ismoilov hails Uzbekistan’s indomitable spirit

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Ismoilov hails Uzbekistan’s indomitable spirit

Taif: Head coach Islombek Ismoilov was moved to tears after his Uzbekistan side braved adversity to emerge as the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 champions on Sunday.

The 32-year-old could not hold back his emotions after seeing an inspired second half performance with goals from Muhammad Khakimov and Sadriddin Khasanov overcoming the loss of Nurbek Sarsenbaev and Miraziz Abdukarimov to red cards in the first half.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-|-final-uzbekistan-2-0-saudi-arabia

Saudi Arabia's Da Silva shifts focus to World Cup

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Da Silva shifts focus to World Cup

Taif: Head coach Mario da Silva admitted his disappointment after Saudi Arabia were defeated 2-0 by Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 final on Sunday.

Da Silva said while the first half was evenly contested between two well-matched sides, Saudi Arabia should have capitalised on their numerical advantage when Uzbekistan were reduced to nine players.

Khasanov proud of Uzbekistan’s incredible determination

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Khasanov proud of Uzbekistan’s incredible determination

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov paid tribute to the Uzbekistan coaching staff and his teammates after they lifted the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 trophy following a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

Khasanov and his compatriots had to dig deep after going down to nine men but the forward scored a wonder goal in the 69th minute to cap an incredible tournament for the entire Uzbekistan team.

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following a stellar tournament which helped Uzbekistan win the title after a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The forward illuminated the final with a memorable second goal where he nutmegged Alwaleed Aloufi before driving into the box to slot past Abdulrahman Al Otaibi.

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Taif: Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Aliev picked up the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Top Scorer award after finishing with five goals following their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

The forward had an outstanding tournament, including a four-match goalscoring streak from the first Group A match until the quarter-finals.

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Taif: Nematulloh Rustamjonov was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following Uzbekistan’s 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Sunday’s final.

Rustamjonov produced on an impressive showing for Uzbekistan, playing in five of their six matches enroute to the title.

AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 - Videos

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan emerged champions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final.

It was Uzbekistan's second lift of the trophy, having also emerged champions in 2012.

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Kuala Lumpur: Following an unforgettable AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ that delivered breathtaking goals, rising stars and extraordinary action, you can now relive some of that magic and win a top prize.

The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights contest offers followers of Asian football the chance to pick the best highlight from five standout moments from the tournament and then answer a pop-up question to win the exciting prize.  
 
So join the contest now by picking your highlight from our list below and testing your football knowledge – you could just walk away as the winner.

#AFCU17 - Indonesia's Zahaby wins best goal

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Indonesia's Zahaby wins best goal

Kuala Lumpur: Zahaby Gholy's blazing strike against Yemen has been voted as the best goal of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.

Zahaby showed off his flair with a deft first touch before releasing a thunderous shot from distance to open the scoring in spectacular fashion.

The forward, who plays for Persija Jakarta, obtained almost 70 percent of the votes.

Watch the spectacular strikes that lit up Saudi Arabia 2025 once again and check out the results at the bottom.

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Taif: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 came to a close on Sunday with Uzbekistan sealing their second title in magnificent fashion.

As the dust settles on yet another riproaring festival showcasing the best rising talent across Asia, the-AFC.com takes a look at the fascinating facts and figures from the tournament.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/uzbekistan-are-the-champions-|-afc-u17-asian-cup™-saudi-arabia-2025

Ismoilov hails Uzbekistan’s indomitable spirit

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Ismoilov hails Uzbekistan’s indomitable spirit

Taif: Head coach Islombek Ismoilov was moved to tears after his Uzbekistan side braved adversity to emerge as the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 champions on Sunday.

The 32-year-old could not hold back his emotions after seeing an inspired second half performance with goals from Muhammad Khakimov and Sadriddin Khasanov overcoming the loss of Nurbek Sarsenbaev and Miraziz Abdukarimov to red cards in the first half.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-|-final-uzbekistan-2-0-saudi-arabia

Saudi Arabia's Da Silva shifts focus to World Cup

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Da Silva shifts focus to World Cup

Taif: Head coach Mario da Silva admitted his disappointment after Saudi Arabia were defeated 2-0 by Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 final on Sunday.

Da Silva said while the first half was evenly contested between two well-matched sides, Saudi Arabia should have capitalised on their numerical advantage when Uzbekistan were reduced to nine players.

Khasanov proud of Uzbekistan’s incredible determination

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Khasanov proud of Uzbekistan’s incredible determination

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov paid tribute to the Uzbekistan coaching staff and his teammates after they lifted the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 trophy following a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

Khasanov and his compatriots had to dig deep after going down to nine men but the forward scored a wonder goal in the 69th minute to cap an incredible tournament for the entire Uzbekistan team.

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following a stellar tournament which helped Uzbekistan win the title after a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The forward illuminated the final with a memorable second goal where he nutmegged Alwaleed Aloufi before driving into the box to slot past Abdulrahman Al Otaibi.

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Taif: Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Aliev picked up the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Top Scorer award after finishing with five goals following their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

The forward had an outstanding tournament, including a four-match goalscoring streak from the first Group A match until the quarter-finals.

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Taif: Nematulloh Rustamjonov was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following Uzbekistan’s 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Sunday’s final.

Rustamjonov produced on an impressive showing for Uzbekistan, playing in five of their six matches enroute to the title.