Top 5 players from the 2015 SAFF Suzuki Cup

#4 Masih Saighani - Afghanistan

Whilst Khaibar Amani and Faysal Shayesteh stole all the limelight amid Afghanistan’s dazzling displays, Masih Saighani too had a huge hand in his side’s highly successful outing. The midfielder struck twice in four appearances and was always in the thick of the things.

The 29-year-old was on target in the opening two games against Bangladesh and Bhutan, but essayed a more creative role as the competition progressed. Saighani provided a strong base for the Aghan midfield, allowing the likes of Shayesteh and Hatifi to surge forward. He was also seen getting involved in the attack on a few occasions to provide an extra edge.

Saighani ran out of his contract with the club TSV Steinbach just days before the tournament and is currently a free agent. However, his performance with the Afghan Lions in the SAFF Cup may help him garner a few suitors from the lower strata of European football again.