The winner will be revealed on January 24, with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Check out the nominees once again and don't forget, the result will be announced on January 24. Thank you for voting.

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.

Mehdi Taremi, Eldor Shomurodov and Lee Kang-in were all on the scoresheet, while Sam Kerr and Ji So-yun continued their exceptional impact at English giants Chelsea, but who deserves the title of the first AFC International Player of the Week of 2021?

Study our shortlist – based on performances from January 6 to 13 – and don’t forget to cast your vote.

The winner will be revealed on Sunday, January 24, with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Check out the nominees once again and don't forget, the result will be announced on Sunday. Thank you for voting.

Rajagobal, who has signed a two-year contract, is no stranger to success - having led Malaysia to the 2009 SEA Games gold medal and 2010 AFF Cup title.

Rajagobal, who also previously coached Malaysian Super League sides Selangor, Kelantan, Sarawak and PKNS, said his first order of business will be to meet the players.

Abdi Qara's 42nd minute header drew the Islamic Republic of Iran champions level against Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, with the Tehran-based side going on to win the penalty shootout 5-3 to make their second AFC Champions League final in three years.

Abdi Qara garnered 31.61 percent of the votes with the second of his goals - against eventual champions Ulsan Hyundai FC in the final - finishing third in the poll with 17.26 percent. Al Nassr's Abdulrahman Al Obaid finished second, with his Matchday One goal against Qatar's Al Sadd receiving 22.48 percent of the votes.

Check out the six goals that made the final once again and the results below. Thank you for voting.

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