Best Footballer in Asia 2019

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The Best Footballer in Asia 2019, recognizing the best male footballer in Asia in 2019, is the 7th edition of the Best Footballer in Asia, presented by Titan Sports. Son Heung-min won the award on 3 January 2020.[1] It was his 3rd Best Footballer in Asia title in a row, and the 5th in the previous 6 years.[2] The event was judged by a panel of 51 sports journalists. With 31.6% of all points awarded, Son Heung-min achieved the highest tally of Best Footballer in Asia in history at the time.[3]

Voting[]

51 judges were invited to vote, including 37 representatives from AFC nations/regions which comprise Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, United Arabic Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen. The other fourteen jurors were independent Asian football experts or from well-known football media outlets.[3][4] Before voting, all judges were given a 24-player shortlist, but could choose other eligible players.[5]

Rules[]

Each juror selects 5 best footballers and awards them 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1 point respectively from their first choice to the fifth choice. A trophy for the Best Footballer in Asia is awarded to the player with the highest total of points.[6]

Tiebreakers[]

When two or more candidates obtain the same points, the rankings of the concerned candidates would be based upon the following criteria in order:

  • a) The number of 1st-place vote obtained
  • b) The number of 2nd-place vote obtained
  • c) The number of 3rd-place vote obtained
  • d) The number of 4th-place vote obtained

If all conditions are equal, the concerned candidates tie.

If the concerned candidates are tied for first place, the award and the trophy are shared.

Ranking[]

Source:[4]

Rank Name Club(s) Points
1 South Korea Son Heung-min England Tottenham Hotspur 258
2 Qatar Akram Afif Qatar Al-Sadd 114
3 Japan Takumi Minamino Austria Red Bull Salzburg 90
4 Qatar Almoez Ali Qatar Al-Duhail 64
5 Iran Sardar Azmoun Russia Zenit Saint Petersburg 59
6 France Bafétimbi Gomis Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal 49
7 China Wu Lei Spain Espanyol 29
8 Saudi Arabia Salem Al-Dawsari Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal 26
9 Algeria Baghdad Bounedjah Qatar Al-Sadd 15
10 Brazil Paulinho China Guangzhou Evergrande 14
11 South Korea Lee Kang-in Spain Valencia 13
12 Thailand Theerathon Bunmathan Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 10
13 Uzbekistan Eldor Shomurodov Russia Rostov 10
14 Italy Sebastian Giovinco Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal 9
15 Syria Omar Al Somah Saudi Arabia Al-Ahli 8
16 Japan Yuya Osako Germany Werder Bremen 8
17 Vietnam Nguyễn Quang Hải Vietnam Hanoi 8
18 Australia Mathew Ryan England Brighton & Hove Albion 7
19 United Arab Emirates Ali Mabkhout United Arab Emirates Al-Jazira 7
20 Japan Yuto Nagatomo Turkey Galatasaray 5
21 Iraq Mohanad Ali Iraq Al-Shorta
Qatar Al-Duhail		 4
22 India Sunil Chhetri India Bengaluru 4
23 Saudi Arabia Yasser Al-Shahrani Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal 2
24 Turkmenistan Arslanmyrat Amanow Uzbekistan Lokomotiv Tashkent 1
China Elkeson China Shanghai SIPG
China Guangzhou Evergrande
Australia Adam Taggart Australia Brisbane Roar
South Korea Suwon Samsung Bluewings

References[]

  1. ^ "【2019亚洲金球奖】26人完全排名+全球51位评委名单". Titan Sports (in Chinese). 3 January 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. ^ "中国紙主催のアジア年間MVP、ソン・フンミンが3年連続5回目の受賞。南野拓実3位". www.footballchannel.jp (in Japanese). 4 January 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Son Heung-min claims Best Footballer in Asia 2019 to make it five wins in six years". Fox Sports Asia. 3 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Best Footballer in Asia 2019: The reasons & numbers behind Son Heung-min's triumph". Fox Sports Asia. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Another exciting year for Asia reflected in Best Footballer in Asia 2019 shortlist". Fox Sports Asia. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Best Footballer in Asia award: All you need to know". FoxSportsAsia. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
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