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Omar Kharbin (KSA Al Hilal, Syria)
Known for his 2009 professional debut at the tender age of 15, Kharbin is now a key player for Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal where he scored two goals for in the opening rounds of the Saudi Professional league.
The 23-year-old found the back of the net twice in Syria’s stunning 3-1 win over Qatar, keeping his team in contention for a spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Kharbin’s accuracy and raw power behind the ball are quickly turning him into the stuff of West Asian footballing legend.