Al-Dawsari eyes historic third AFC Men’s Player of the Year award
Salem Al-Dawsari, captain of Al-Hilal and Saudi Arabia, is nominated for the AFC Men’s Player of the Year award for a historic third time, having previously won in 2022 and 2025. He competes against fellow Saudi international Firas Al-Buraikan and Iran's Alireza Beiranvand, with the awards ceremony set for November 19 in Bangkok. Al-Buraikan is recognized for his impressive performance, including scoring in the AFC Champions League final and contributing to Saudi Arabia's success in the Arabian Gulf Cup.
