Southeast Asia

SEA Best XI of the Week – 24th July 2019

By: , July 24, 2019 3:20 pm
Credit – The Star

Check out our picks for the Southeast Asia Best XI of the week:

Goalkeeper

Name: Tran Duc Cuong

Age: 34

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Binh Duong

The goalkeeper pulled off at least four fantastic saves to help Binh Duong secure a point in a 1-1 draw against Quang Nam

Right Wing-Back

Name: Philip Roller

Age: 25

Nationality: Thailand/Germany

Club: Ratchaburi FC

The Thai-German fullback played as a right-winger in Ratchaburi FC’s 4-1 thrashing of Chiangmai FC. Roller was directly involved with the Dragon’s second and third goal and scored the fourth himself with a fine outside of the foot shot.

Center Back

Name: Muslim Ahmad

Age: 30

Nationality: Malaysia

Club: Pahang FA

Muslim Ahmad was the key factor for Pahang when they beat Melaka United, tightening the side's defense.

Center Back

Name: Hoang Vissai

Age: 33

Nationality: Vietnam/Nigeria

Club: Hai Phong

Strong at the back, he completely prevented Dyachenko (Quang Ninh striker) from scoring and creating chances. Furthermore, scored a beautiful free-kick to help Hai Phong achieve a 3-2 win over Quang Ninh

Center Back

Name: Manahati Lestusen

Age: 25

Nationality: Indonesia

Club: PS TIRA-Persikabo

The captain of Laskar Padjajaran, who is also an active soldier for the Indonesian army force, showed his strength in duels and helped keep the team defeatless until Week 9.

Left Wing-Back

Name: Dinh Viet Tu

Age: 27

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Quang Nam

Viet Tu contributed a lot in a defensive manner, and prevent the right midfielder of Binh Duong from creating chances for his team.

Central Midfielder

Name: Bruno Gallo

Age: 31

Nationality: Brazil

Club: Muangthong United

Gallo was all over the pitch in Muangthong's 1-0 win over title contenders Chiangrai United. Usually starting at the base of the Kirin's midfield, he was shifted to more of a box-to-box role, where he excelled. After setting up the assist for Derley's goal and having a goal of his own disallowed, the new signing also filled in on the left to keep the game tight and see out the victory.

Central Midfielder

Name: Lee Tuck

Age: 31

Nationality: England

Club: Terengganu FC

His last-minute goal has denied JDT and prevented them from picking up all three points. Lee Tuck played an important role in midfield, controlling the pace and made many key passes forward.

Attacking Midfielder

Name: Teeraphol Yoryoei

Age: 24

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Samut Prakan City FC

Teeraphol Yoryoei’s double help Samut Prakan City beat Sukhothai 2-1 in front of the FireBats faithful. The attacking midfielder turned striker now has 8 goals from 18 appearances, the most of any Thai player this season, sending the Sea Fang to 2nd place - equal on points with leaders Buriram United.

Striker

Name: Marko Simic

Age: 31

Nationality: Croatia

Club: Persija Jakarta

Despite a big loss against TIRA-Persikabo, Simic scored a hattrick to extend his contribution for the titleholder. So far he has already scored 6 goals and is in the thick of the Golden Boot race.

Striker

Name: Ifedayo Olusegun

Age: 28

Nationality: Nigeria

Club: Selangor

The goalscoring machine for Selangor found the net twice as his side beat PKNS FC and end their Super League campaign third third place behind JDT and Pahang.