Qatar

Hassan Al-Haydos

Long-time captain and Qatar’s most capped player in recent history. He played a central role in winning the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, contributing with goals and assists. His leadership and experience remain vital during the 2026 qualification period.

Akram Afif

Qatar’s main attacking player over the past decade. He was the top playmaker at the 2019 Asian Cup and has remained the team’s primary creator and penalty taker. Afif continues to be the focal point of Qatar’s offense in 2026 qualification.

Almoez Ali

Record goalscorer in a single Asian Cup (9 goals in 2019). His movement, pressing, and finishing defined Qatar’s golden era. He remains the team’s main goal threat heading into the 2026 cycle.

Abdelkarim Hassan

One of Asia’s best attacking fullbacks in recent history. He was named AFC Player of the Year (2018) and played a crucial role in Qatar’s Asian Cup triumph. Still contributes in attack from deep positions.

Boualem Khoukhi

A stabilizing presence in defense for many years. Strong physically and tactically disciplined, he has anchored both the back line and midfield for Qatar across multiple major tournaments.

Saad Al-Sheeb

Qatar’s standout goalkeeper during the 2019 Asian Cup, where he won the Best Goalkeeper Award. His shot-stopping and command of the penalty area remain important for the national team’s defensive structure.

Mubarak Mustafa

One of Qatar’s most celebrated classic attackers, Mustafa was a prolific scorer and a major face of the 1990s national-team era. He delivered standout tournament impact—earning recognition as a top performer at Gulf Cup level—and remains a reference point for Qatari attacking excellence.

Mansour Muftah

Qatar’s historic scoring benchmark for decades, Muftah set the early standard for forward play with huge goal output and major domestic success. His legacy is so foundational that Qatar’s league top-scorer award has been renamed in his honor, underlining his status as an all-time national icon.

Sebastián Soria

A Qatari striker and one of the most influential figures of Qatar’s modern era, Soria is known for his skill and clinical finishing. He became one of the team’s most capped players and most reliable scorers, delivering big goals in major Asian tournaments.

Khalfan Ibrahim

A rare Asian football superstar from Qatar, Khalfan’s peak earned the country its biggest individual honors, including AFC Player of the Year recognition. His flair, direct running, and power made him one of the most influential Qatari players of the modern pre-World-Cup era.