11 Akram Afif
Akram Afif, 1996-11-18, Forward for Qatar, plays for Al-Sadd. 100 international caps, 32 goals. Part of Qatar's 2026 World Cup Group B squad.
Biography
2024 Asian Cup Best Player and Qatar's talisman. Currently plying his trade at Al-Sadd, a clinical forward, Akram Afif possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Qatar's primary attacking threat. Has earned 100 international caps, scoring 32 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Will feature for Qatar at the 2026 World Cup, the team's second-ever appearance on the world stage.
Career Timeline
Afif was named the Asian Footballer of the Year on two occasions, the first in 2019, after being recognized for his instrumental role in Qatar’s successful 2019 Asian Cup campaign, and the second award coming in 2023.