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Qatar · 1996–2023 · ST
His ninth goal of the 2019 Asian Cup arrived as a bicycle kick against Japan in the final on 1 February, one more than Ali Daei managed in 1996 and a tournament record that still stands. Ali left Abu Dhabi with the title, the Golden Boot and the Best Player award, added the 2021 Gold Cup Golden Boot, and passed Mansour Muftah as Qatar's all-time leading scorer in November 2023. Career record: 125 caps and 60 goals for Qatar; club career at Al-Duhail SC, K.A.S. Eupen, LASK Linz.
Qatar · 2011–26 · RB
Born in Algueirão-Mem Martins and still called Ró-Ró, he came from the Portuguese lower divisions to Qatar in 2011, and on 30 January 2024 he scored the shootout penalty that sent Uzbekistan out of the Asian Cup quarter-final. His honours run to two Asian Cups with Qatar, in 2019 and 2023, six Qatar Stars League titles at Al Sadd between 2019 and 2026, three Qatar Cups, and more than 100 caps. Career record: 80 caps and 1 goals for Qatar; club career at S.C. Farense, Al Ahli SC, Al Sadd Sports Club.
The almanac puts Almoez Ali ahead by 2 rating points, 84 against 82.
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