Cong Phuong in Top 5 best players of Asian Cup 2019 quarter-finals

Ritsu Doan (Japan)

Ritsu Doan caused a lot of trouble for the Vietnamese defense, typically with Bui Tien Dung's foul on the 20-year-old midfielder in the penalty area. On the 11m mark, the "Japanese Messi" defeated Van Lam, scoring the only goal to help Japan overcome Vietnam in the quarterfinals.

Nguyen Cong Phuong (Vietnam)

Although he did not score, Cong Phuong caused a lot of trouble for the Japanese defense, especially the defender who is playing in the Premier League for Southampton, Maya Yoshida. Vietnam stopped at the quarter-finals, but the players, especially Cong Phuong, can leave the UAE with their heads held high.

Sardar Azmoun (Iran)

Sardar Azmoun played very strongly and with great speed in the match where Iran quickly defeated and completely destroyed China. The striker of Rubin Kazan scored 1 goal and created 1 assist to help his team crush China 3-0 to advance to the semi-finals.

Boualem Khoukhi (Qatar)

Abdelaziz Hatim scored the only goal as Qatar beat South Korea 1-0 to book their first ever Asian Cup semi-final spot, but Boualem Khoukhi was the host nation's best player at the 2022 World Cup. Playing at the pinnacle of the five-man defence, the 28-year-old defender played brilliantly, commanding Qatar's defence to stand firm against the opposition's formidable pressure.

Faris Juma (UAE)

Ali Mabkhout scored the only goal to send the UAE into the semi-finals after beating Australia, but Faris Juma was the standout player for the hosts in the quarter-final. The 30-year-old defender was a rock in the UAE defence, a moral leader who helped his team shut down the Australian strikers.