Iran Press/ Asia: 32-year-old Al-Dawsari scored the winning goal in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over eventual champion Argentina in the 2022 World Cup. The winger also played a major role in Al-Hilal reaching the final of the 2023 Asian Champions League.
Al-Dawsari beat Almoez Ali of Qatar and Australia’s Mathew Leckie and became the sixth Saudi player to win the award.
The awards were announced at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 with the presence of Sheikh Salman Al Khalifa.”
AFC president attended the event along with dignitaries from member countries participating As for Thailand, led by Police General.
Somyot Phumphanmuang the President of the Football Association of Thailand attended the event, where the AFC Player of the Year award for playing in Asia went to Salem Mohamed Shafi Al-Dawsari from Al Hilal playing at. Best Overseas Player was won by Kim Min Jae, while Hajime Moriyasu won Best Coach of the Year as expected.
Summary of various awards: AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022
AFC Player of the Year
Salem Mohammed Shafi al-Dawsari (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia)
AFC Women’s Player of the Year
Samantha Kerr (Chelsea, Australia)
AFC Asian International Player of the Year
Kim Min-Jae (Fenerbahce, Napoli, Japan)
AFC Futsal Player of the Year
Moslem Oladkobad (Iran)
AFC Coach of the Year (Male)
Hajime Moriyasu (Japan)
AFC Coach of the Year (female)
Chuay Qingxia (China)
AFC Youth Player of the Year (Male)
Kuryu Matsuki (Aomori Yamada High School, FC Tokyo, Japan)
AFC Youth Player of the Year (Female)
Maika Hamano (Inackobeleonessa, Japan)
AFC Member Association of the Year (Platinum)
Uzbekistan Football Association
AFC Member Association of the Year (Diamond)
Lebanese Football Association
AFC Member Association of the Year (Gold)
Hong Kong Football Association
AFC Member Association of the Year (Ruby)
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