6) Younis Mahmoud
Country: Iraq
Trade: Striker
Perhaps the biggest story of the last Asian Cup in 2007 was the success of Iraq. The team of the war torn country represented by Younis Mahmoud, after 27 years without success, conquered Asia after beating Saudi Arabia. This time, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iraq-c2924 is not one of the
favorites to lift the title, but they cannot be counted out yet because they surely have the potential to come back stronger than ever to defend their crown. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Younis-Mahmoud-c37553 has always been a prolific goalscorer at club level. His goals for the local clubs,
Al Gharafa, Al Wahda and Al Khor are nothing compared to the memorable goal that he scored from his head against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Saudi-Arabia-c3000 that crowned Iraq as the Asian Champions.
7) http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javad-Nekounam-c18007
Country: Iran
Trade: Defensive Midfielder
The 30-year old Iranian is a rare breed of his nation's footballers who are playing the game in one of Europe’s biggest leagues. He is one of the only 2 Iranian players who are currently playing in Europe.
His great individual performances for Iran in the 2006 World Cup in Germany prompted the La Liga side, Osasuna, to sign him in 2006 and his transfer saw Javad become one his club's most important players.
Javad is really good in the midfield and can easily control the pace of the game with his great passing ability and can even go back to assist his defenders. The Iranian is always very calm when he has the ball at his feet, even when he is in his own half.
His composure gives him plenty of time to make a perfect pass. These abilities make him http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iran-c2923’s fulcrum in the midfield.
8) Bader Al Mutwa
Country: Kuwait
Trade: Second Striker/Support Striker
Bader hasn’t really lived up to his bailing after once being touted as the Gulf Football prodigy, when he made his debut for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kuwait-c2935 at the age of just 18. He couldn’t make his dream move to Europe and has stayed with his club, Al-Qadisiya. In 2009, he helped
his club to the league title and also led his side to the AFC Cup final this season.
9) Sebastian Soria
Country: Qatar
Trade: Striker
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Qatar-c2986, but he has seen
a slump in form recently due to which a lot of criticism has been directed at him. Soria has the potential to be a very dangerous player and, when in form, can find a goal anytime.
10) Jong Tae Se
Country: North Korea
Trade: Striker
The Korean is called the Asian http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 in his continent and has a slightly mysterious and fascinating history. Whether he was born to South Korean or Japanese parents is still unclear, but it sure didn't matter to any of his fans or teammates when he
broke down in tears during his country’s national anthem in the World Cup last summer. The North Korean now plays in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfL-Bochum-c40880 and uses his powerful stature to hold the ball confidently before unleashing a powerful shot.
Initially, it was thought that the German club wouldn’t allow the player to play in the Asian Cup, but after getting clearance from the Germans, his inclusion in the national squad will be a big boost to the Korean manager, Jo Tong Sop.
The North Korean is rapidly becoming a known force in the world of football and will be the spearhead of the Korean side aiming for the kill.
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