The goalkeeper and four defenders in the All-Star XI have been decided, so now it’s time to turn the focus to the midfielders.
The-afc.com has selected 10 of the standout performers from the continental competition, so review the candidates and vote for the fans’ favorite.
Mehdi Torabi
5 assists (#1 by a midfielder)
22 chances created (Joint #1 by a midfielder)
3 goals scored
Among the more forward-thinking midfielders in the competition, Torabi again produced the goods for Persepolis, posting more assists and the joint highest number of chances created despite his side falling at the quarter-finals.
Torabi also weighed in with three goals in eight games, including a last-minute winner against FC Istiklol that sent the Tehran giant into the last eight for the fourth time in five years.
Mohamed Kanno (Al-Hilal), Shin Jin-ho (Pohang Steelers), Mateus (Nagoya Grampus), Salem Al Dawsari (Al-Hilal), Valeri Qazaishvili (Ulsan Hyundai), Abdulfattah Asiri (Al-Nassr), Paik Seung-ho (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Salman Al Faraj (Al-Hilal) and An Yong-woo (Daegu FC) are the other nominees.