SAFF Championship 2013: Five Under-23 players to watch out for

Hassan Adhuham (Maldives)

Photo Credit: Maldivesoccer.com

Age: 23

Position: Forward/Attacking Midfielder

Only six out of the Maldives’ 22-member travelling squad to Nepal are aged 23 or below and Aduham is arguably the best and most experienced of that lot.

Aduham made his international debut four years ago and scored one of Maldives’ only two goals at the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup, which was also held in Nepal. He was also Maziya’s top scorer at the 2013 AFC Cup with four goals and will be appearing in his second SAFF Championship.

Testimonial: Aduham’s dribbling and pace will give plenty of problems to opposing defenders at SAFF 2013. He is also a born leader and captained Maldives u-23s to Rajapaksa International Trophy success last year in Sri Lanka – Mohamed Firash, Maldivesoccer.com