FourFourTwo: Asia 50: Asia’s Best Footballers 2018 [30th-11th]
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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23. KAVEH REZAEI
With 12 goals in the Belgian First Division and sitting third in the scoring charts, it’s fair to say that Razaei has been an instant hit in his new country this season.
The Iranian has been in fine fettle for Charleroi despite it only being his first foray into Europe.
The former Esteghlal man is a lethal poacher in front of goal and is strong in the air as well – attributes which any top striker would be blessed to have.
There’s already talk that Charleroi are looking to extend Razaei’s contract, which runs out at the end of 2019, and they would be wise to do so should he keep banging in the goals. – Matthew Mohan
22. KARIM ANSARIFARD
Following his switch from Panionios to fellow Greek Super League club Olympiacos in January 2017, striker Ansarifard took a little while to establish himself before helping his new side secure a seventh straight domestic title.
Surprisingly left off the squad for this season’s Champions League qualifying campaign by manager Besnik Hasi, Ansarifard’s progress was halted temporarily.
But Hasi’s dismissal just over three months into his tenure signalled a return to favour for the Iranian, who was inserted back into the starting line-up and has so far responded with 14 goals and four assists through 21 league games, with many pundits suggesting he is in career-best form.
He also appears destined to join the likes of fellow attackers Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun on a talented Iranian team for the upcoming World Cup in Russia. – James Dampney
