Best Footballer in Asia 2019

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 Son Heung-min Tottenham Hotspur258
2 Akram Afif Al-Sadd114
3 Takumi Minamino Red Bull Salzburg90
4 Almoez Ali Al-Duhail64
5 Sardar Azmoun Zenit Saint Petersburg59
6 Bafétimbi Gomis Al-Hilal49
7 Wu Lei Espanyol29
8 Salem Al-Dawsari Al-Hilal26
9 Baghdad Bounedjah Al-Sadd15
10 Paulinho Guangzhou Evergrande14
11 Lee Kang-in Valencia13
12 Theerathon Bunmathan Yokohama F. Marinos10
13 Eldor Shomurodov Rostov10
14 Sebastian Giovinco Al-Hilal9
15 Omar Al Somah Al-Ahli8
16 Yuya Osako Werder Bremen8
17 Nguyễn Quang Hải Hanoi8
18 Mathew Ryan Brighton & Hove Albion7
19 Ali Mabkhout Al-Jazira7
20 Yuto Nagatomo Galatasaray5
21 Mohanad Ali Al-Shorta
Al-Duhail		4
22 Sunil Chhetri Bengaluru4
23 Yasser Al-Shahrani Al-Hilal2
24 Arslanmyrat Amanow Lokomotiv Tashkent1
Elkeson Shanghai SIPG
Guangzhou Evergrande
Adam Taggart Brisbane Roar
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. "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. "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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