Asia

Football Tribe Awards: Top 30 Players in Asia (30-21)

Pahang had a strong 2017 in Malaysia thanks to the influence of Matheus Alves up front. His sharpness in front of goal is clear; but what’s even more impressive about the Brazilian forward is his consistency. He bagged 18 goals en route to helping Pahang finish second in the league. Meanwhile, the former Gangwon FC forward also netted five goals in the Malaysia FA Cup, even though his side only made it to the quarter-final.