GOAL reported that sources from the "Shoat" podcast claim Firas Al-Buraikan has won the Asian Player of the Year award with 145 points. The result still needs official confirmation from the organising body.
What the podcast sources claimed
According to GOAL, the claim from sources on the "Shoat" podcast said Al-Buraikan had taken the continental award.
Points and timing
GOAL reported that the claim put Al-Buraikan on 145 points. GOAL said the claim came roughly a month before the official announcement.
Players named by GOAL
According to GOAL, Al-Buraikan plays for Al-Ahli and the Saudi national team. GOAL also reported that Salem Al-Dawsari plays for Al-Hilal and is Saudi national team captain, and said he has already won the Asian Player of the Year award twice.
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