{"id":31493,"date":"2018-04-18T15:13:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T22:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/?p=31493"},"modified":"2018-04-18T15:13:30","modified_gmt":"2018-04-18T22:13:30","slug":"asia-50-2018-a-host-of-european-based-superstars-round-out-our-top-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2018\/04\/18\/asia-50-2018-a-host-of-european-based-superstars-round-out-our-top-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Asia 50, 2018: A host of European-based superstars round out our Top 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

FourFourTwo – SINGAPORE, This is it, our countdown of who we believe have been the 10 best Asian footballers across the globe over the past 12 months. There is a mix of experienced players and prodigious youngsters.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. REZA GHOOCHANNEJHAD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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While Iranian young gun Alireza Jahanbakhsh continues to steal headlines in the Eredivisie this season, his countryman Ghoochannejhad has shown that he also has what it takes to be a leading light.<\/p>\n

Ghoochannejhad produced 20 goals in the 2016\/17 season, finishing second in the Dutch league scoring charts. The 30-year-old has had a quieter season this time round, yet to hit double figures in this campaign.<\/p>\n

But when it comes to the leading Asian frontmen in Europe, Ghoochannejhad is right up there with the best of them and Iran will have a potent frontline going into the World Cup. \u2013 Matthew Mohan<\/p>\n

9. SARDAR AZMOUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of Asia\u2019s biggest stars, there has been plenty of speculation as to where Azmoun will go when he leaves Rubin Kazan in Russia.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old has shown time and time again that he can score goals at any stage: Russia, Asia, the Asian Cup, World Cup qualifiers and the UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n

The striker is set to lead the line for Iran at the World Cup and has the capability to score all kinds of goals.<\/p>\n

It is no surprise that he has been linked with teams like Liverpool and it is only a matter of time before the big move comes. \u2013 John Duerden<\/p>\n

3. ALIREZA JAHANBAKHSH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The winger has been one of the best players in the Netherlands this season, an exciting match-winner who AZ Alkmaar fans have taken to their hearts.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old is near the top of the goalscoring charts and has recorded plenty of assists too. In general, he has been excellent.<\/p>\n

The Dutch league does not command the profile that it once did, but he is also a star of the Iranian national team and the right-sided attacker will get a chance at the World Cup to show everyone else what the Netherlands has been seeing for some time. \u2013 John Duerden<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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