Top Asian Cup players who can go to Europe: Vietnamese players absent
(Baonghean.vn) - According to Fox Sports, scouts from European clubs were present in the UAE to watch the group stage matches of the 2019 Asian Cup and find the best candidates in Asian football. However, not a single name from the Vietnamese team appeared on this list.
1. Sandesh Jhingan – India
| Sandesh Jhingan had an impressive performance at the 2019 Asian Cup. Photo: Fox Sports |
Indian football has been on the rise in recent years. One of the reasons for this rise is a solid defence, where Sandesh is a key player. The 25-year-old is said to be attracting the attention of Al-Gharafa SC.
2. Almoez Ali – Qatar
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| Almoez Ali is currently the youngest player to score four goals at an Asian Cup. Photo: Getty |
Almoez is the leading candidate for the title of best player and top scorer at the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Qatar finished the group stage after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 and has yet to concede a goal.
3. Mohanad Ali – Iraq
| Mohanad Ali is the youngest player and currently plays for Al-Shorta Club in Iraq. Photo: Fox Sports |
Iraq have reached the round of 16 and Mohanad Ali has played a big part in their progress with two crucial goals. Several Asian clubs are now chasing his signature.
4. Mehdi Taremi – Iran
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| Mehdi Taremi was voted the best player on day 3 at the AFC Asian Cup. Photo: AFC |
Despite being only 26 years old, Taremi is being watched by a number of European clubs. Experts believe that he should develop his career, following in the footsteps of teammates such as Alireza Jahanbakhsh or Saman Ghoddos by moving to play in Europe's top leagues.
5. Chanathip Songkrasin - Thailand
| The player is known as the “Thai Messi”. Photo: Fox Sports |
With his performance that brought Thailand back strongly after losing 4-1 to India, Chanathip Songkrasin was voted the best player of day 6 at the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Some sources said that he will return to J.League after the Asian Cup 2019 ends./.
List of 16 teams entering the knockout round of Asian Cup 2019
(Baonghean.vn) - List of 16 teams entering the round of 16 of the 2019 Asian Cup: UAE, Jordan, China, South Korea, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Bahrain, Jordan, Australia, Oman, Vietnam. If they beat Jordan, Coach Park Hang-seo and his team will advance to the quarter-finals.
