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#2 Sardar Azmoun (Iran)
The prolific striker has enjoyed an exceptional record with the national team, having scored a couple of goals in the previous edition of the AFC Asian Cup.
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Hailed as the heir of Legendary Iranian footballer Ali Daei, Sardar Azmoun has scored an astonishing 23 goals for his side in 38 appearances.
Azmoun temporarily retired from International football after Iran’s exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to intense criticism received from the fans and to support her ailing mother.
He returned to the Iranian National Team after a span of three months in October 2018, which gave him enough time to prepare for the AFC Asian Cup.
Rubin Kazan’s forward will be one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming mega event in the United Arab Emirates.
Carlos Queiroz’s team will face Yemen in their opening tie on January 7. They are scheduled to play Vietnam and Iran on January 12 and January 16 in the remaining Group ‘D’ fixtures.
