Jordan’s best performance at the competition came in 2013 when they navigated a group featuring hosts Oman alongside Korea Republic and Myanmar, before overcoming the United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals en route to a semi-final defeat to Saudi Arabia and a shoot-out victory over Korea Republic that handed Al Nashama the bronze medal.

Since then, performances have been mixed and results unsatisfactory, but in 2020, and with several players boasting prior experience in the tournament and in other AFC competitions, Jordan are better placed than ever to go far.

Rounding up our detailed profiles of the 16 teams battling for the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020, join the-AFC.com as we look at the four sides kicking-off the final group hosted by Buriram starting on Friday.

In addition to the honour and prestige of being crowned continental champions at U23 level, the tournament offers three spots at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, meaning there will be plenty at stake at every stage of the competition.

While Vietnam will start the campaign as favourites, there's plenty to suggest talented Jordan, United Arab Emirates and DPR Korea sides can challenge the Southeast Asians in what looks an intriguing group.

As the four sides chase two knockout round qualification spots, here's the-AFC.com's pick of the players to look out for.

Shahad was at the helm as the Iraqis booked their place in Rio de Janeiro with a third place finish in the 2016 edition of the competition and he is setting his sights on a similar outcome ahead of his team’s Group A opener against Australia.

With matches against Australia and competition heavyweights Iraq also looming large, the Japanese tactician is therefore adamant that his charges must concentrate on doing what they do best if they are to stand any chance of advancing.

While each match-up between some of the best young talents in Asia is set to be well worth watching, we have highlighted five ties among the 24 group stage fixtures that are of particular interest.

Featuring some of Asia's finest modern-day talent, including the 2018 AFC Player of the Year Abdelkarim Hassan, Japan's Shoya Nakajima and Vietnam's Nguyen Quang Hai, our selection offers the perfect way to whet your appetite ahead of the fourth edition of the tournament early next year.

After viewing the goals, tell us which is your favourite by casting your vote at the bottom of the article, before it ends on December 22, 14:30 hours (UTC +8).