Best Footballer in Asia 2024
The Best Footballer in Asia 2024, recognizing the best male footballer in Asia in 2024, was the 12th edition of the Best Footballer in Asia. Akram Afif claimed the award on 21st October 2024. It was the first time that the Best Footballer in Asia was awarded to a player from West Asia. The event was judged by a panel of sixty-three sports journalists. Akram Afif received 18 first-place votes, 13 second-place votes, 2 third-place votes, 8 fourth-place votes, 3 fifth-place votes and finished on 181 points in total.
Voting
63 judges were invited to vote, including 42 representatives from AFC nations/regions which comprise Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Chinese Taipei, Guam，Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Laos，Korea Republic, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, United Arabic Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen. The other twenty jurors were independent Asian football experts or from high-profile media outlets. Before voting, all judges were given a 25-player shortlist, but could choose other eligible players.
Rules
Each juror selected their five best footballers and awarded them five, four, three, two and one point respectively from their first choice to the fifth choice. A trophy for the Best Footballer in Asia was awarded to the player with the highest total of points.
Tiebreakers
When two or more candidates obtained the same points, the rankings of the concerned candidates was based upon the following criteria in order:
- a) The number of first-place vote obtained
- b) The number of second-place vote obtained
- c) The number of third-place vote obtained
- d) The number of fourth-place vote obtained
If all conditions were equal, the concerned candidates tied.
If the concerned candidates were tied for first place, the award and the trophy were shared.
Ranking
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References
- ^ "【2023亚洲金球奖】孙兴慜夺魁 金玟哉C罗分列二三". Titan Sports (in Chinese). 15 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
