AFC Champions League 2008
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The 2008 AFC Champions League was the 27th AFC Champions League
, the top-level Asian club football tournament, and the 6th under the current AFC Champions League title. It was the last AFC Champions League before the competition expanded to 32 teams.
, 28 other clubs from fourteen countries qualified based on performance in domestic league and cup competitions. Urawa Red Diamonds
entered the competition at the quarter-finals. The draw for group stage took place on 12 December 2007.
† In the 2008 edition, Indonesia were allocated two slots just like the older editions. However, on 12 December 2007, AFC awarded one Indonesian slots to Thailand and the other one to Vietnam, due to delay in Indonesian domestic league and cup tournament, allowing both Thai and Vietnamese slots to be total of two.
A total of 28 clubs were divided into seven groups of four, based on region, i.e. East Asian and Southeast Asian clubs are drawn in Group E to G, while rest are grouped in Group A to D. Each club played double round-robin (home and away) against the other three teams in their group, a total of 6 matches each. Clubs received three points for a win, one point for a draw and no points for a loss. The clubs were ranked according to points and tie breakers are in following order:
The seven group winners and the defending champions qualified for the quarter-finals.
Knockout stage
All eight clubs were randomly paired together, with the restriction that clubs from same country could not face each other in the quarter-finals. The games were played over two legs, home and away, the team with the higher aggregate goal total being declared the match winner. If the aggregate goals could not produce a winner, away goals rule was used. If the two teams were still tied, extra time was played, at the end of which the away goals rule was again applied if the scores were tied. If still tied, the game would go to penalties.
Knockout stage draw - 24 May 2008
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Gamba Osaka is the fifth Japanese club to win the Asian championship.
AFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
, the top-level Asian club football tournament, and the 6th under the current AFC Champions League title. It was the last AFC Champions League before the competition expanded to 32 teams.
Participating clubs
Along with the defending champion, Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Red Diamonds
are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
, 28 other clubs from fourteen countries qualified based on performance in domestic league and cup competitions. Urawa Red Diamonds
Urawa Red Diamonds
are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
entered the competition at the quarter-finals. The draw for group stage took place on 12 December 2007.
| Defending Champions (1) | |
 JapanJapan Football Association The Japan Football Association, sometimes known as the Japan Soccer Association , is the governing body responsible for the administration of association football in Japan. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions.... (1) |
Urawa Red Diamonds Urawa Red Diamonds are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history... (2007 AFC Champions League winners) |
| East Asia & ASEAN (12) | |
 AustraliaFootball Federation Australia Football Federation Australia is the governing body for the sport of football in Australia. Before 1 January 2005, it was known as the Australian Soccer Association , which succeeded Soccer Australia in this role in 2003... (2) |
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League.... (2006–07 A-League champions and premiers) Adelaide United (2006–07 A-League championship runners-up) |
 China (2) |
Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu.... (2007 Chinese Super League champions) Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club (Simplified Chinese: 北京国安 is part of CITIC Group (China International Trust and Investment Corporation). Their current home stadium is Workers Stadium and the Fengtai stadium for less popular games. The current head... (2007 Chinese Super League runners-up) |
 IndonesiaFootball Association of Indonesia The Football Association of Indonesia or PSSI is the governing body of football in Indonesia. It was founded on April 19, 1930, 15 years before Indonesian independence... (0)† |
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| Japan Japan Football Association The Japan Football Association, sometimes known as the Japan Soccer Association , is the governing body responsible for the administration of association football in Japan. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions.... (2) |
Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... (2007 J. League Division 1 champions and 2007–08 Emperor's Cup winners) Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... (2007 J. League Division 1 third place) |
 Korea RepublicKorea Football Association The Korea Football Association is the governing body of football in Korea. The first governing body of Korean football was the Joseon Football Association , founded on 19 September 1933.... (2) |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... (2007 K-League champions) Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... (2007 Korean FA Cup winners) |
 ThailandFootball Association of Thailand The Football Association of Thailand or the full name is the Football Association of Thailand under Patronage of His Majesty the King is the governing body of football in Thailand. It was founded in 25 April 1916 and then joined FIFA in 23 June 1925 and AFC in 1957.Recently the FAT has been... (2)† |
Chonburi FC Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... (2007 Thailand Premier League champions) Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... (2007 Thailand Premier League runners-up) |
 VietnamVietnam Football Federation The Vietnam Football Federation is the governing body of football in Vietnam. It is responsible for the Vietnam men's, women's, olympic, and other youth teams as well as national competitions.... (2)† |
Bình Dương F.C. Bình Duong F.C. Becamex Binh Duong is a Vietnamese football club based in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam and currently plays in Vietnam's top division, the V-League.The team plays at Go Dau Stadium, Thu Dau Mot... (2007 V-League 2007 V-League V-League 2007 was the 24th season of Vietnam's professional football league. Petro Vietnam was the league's sponsor for the first time, replacing Eurowindow.... champions) Nam Dinh F.C. (2007 Vietnamese Cup Vietnamese Cup The Vietnamese Cup is an annual soccer competition in Vietnam. It is one of the three major Vietnamese clubs competitions held by the Vietnam Football Federation , and has existed since 1992- Past results :-See also:* Football in Vietnam... winners) |
| Central & South Asia and West Asia (16) | |
 Iran (2) |
Saipa (2006–07 Persian Gulf Cup champions) Sepahan (2006–07 Hazfi Cup winners) |
 IraqIraq Football Association The Iraqi Football Association is the governing body of football in Iraq, controlling the Iraqi national team and the Iraq Super League. It was founded in 1948, and has been a member of FIFA since 1950 and the Asian Football Confederation since 1971.... (2) |
Arbil FC (2006–07 Iraqi Premier League champions) Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Air Force Club or Nadi Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya is a football club based in Baghdad, Iraq. "Al Quwa Al Jawiya" is Arabic for "Air Force". It was the first club to be found in Iraq on July 4, 1931 under the name of "Gipsy Moth," by a group of Iraqi flight policemen from the RAF Base of Hinaidi... (2006–07 Iraqi Premier League runners-up) |
 KuwaitKuwait Football Association The Kuwait Football Association is the governing body of football in Kuwait.Kuwait have twice been suspended by FIFA for political interference since 2007 and are only being allowed to participate in the 2011 Asian Cup qualifying campaign and other international competitions on a provisional... (2) |
Al Kuwait Kaifan (2006–07 Kuwaiti Premier League champions) Al Qadisiya Kuwait Al Qadisiya Kuwait Qadsia Sporting Club was founded in the State of Kuwait on 20 October 1960. Qadsia was first called Al Jzzira club. Based in Kuwait City Qadsia Club is one of the most popular clubs in Kuwait and were voted the best team in Kuwait of 2007–2008... (2007 Kuwait Emir Cup Kuwait Emir Cup The Emir Cup is a Kuwaiti football competition created in 1962. The Emir Cup also called kass el ameer is the last football competition held in the Kuwaiti football season... winners) |
 QatarQatar Football Association The Qatar Football Association is the governing body of football in Qatar.-Beginnings:The advent of football at Qatar dates back to the year of 1946, accompanied by the arrival of oil companies... (2) |
Al-Sadd (2006–07 Qatar Stars League champions and 2007 Emir of Qatar Cup Emir of Qatar Cup Emir of Qatar Cup is a tournament played every season by 16 first and second division teams. The most successful is Al Sadd who won the tournament 13 times... winners) Al-Gharafa (2006–07 Qatar Stars League runners-up) |
 Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Football Federation The Saudi Arabia Football Federation is the football governing body of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1956, its responsibilities include administration of club competitions and national teams.... (2) |
Al-Itthihad Jeddah (2006–07 Saudi Premier League champions) Al-Ahli Jeddah (2006–07 Saudi Crown Prince Cup winners) |
 SyriaSyrian Arab Federation for Football The Syrian Arab Federation for Football is the governing body of football in Syria.The make up of the Syrian Football Association Interim Committee has been finalised by FIFA.The following officials have been appointed.Dr Mua'tasem Gotog - Chairman... (2) |
Al-Karamah Al-Karamah Al-Karamah Sporting Club is a Syrian football club based in the city of Homs. Founded in 1928, it is considered to be one of Asia's oldest sporting clubs. The club has won eight Syrian League titles and eight Syrian Cup titles. It also was the first Syrian club to win both the league and cup... (2006–07 Syrian League champions and 2006–07 Syrian Cup Syrian Cup The Syrian Cup is Syria's premier knockout tournament in men's football .-Previous winners:*1959/60 : Al Ahly *1960/61 : no cup*1961/62 : Rmelan*1962/63 : no cup*1963/64 : Al-Yarmouk SC Aleppo... winners) Al-Ittihad Aleppo (2006–07 Syrian League runners-up) |
 UAEUnited Arab Emirates Football Association The United Arab Emirates Football Association is the governing body of football in the United Arab Emirates.-Domestic Competitions:*UAE Premier League*UAE Football League Division 1*UAE Football League Division 2*UAE Super Cup*UAE Vice Presidents Cup... (2) |
Al Wasl FC Al Wasl FC Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being... (2006–07 UAE Football League champions and 2006–07 UAE Emir Cup winners) Al-Wahda (2006–07 UAE Football League runners-up) |
 UzbekistanUzbekistan Football Federation The Uzbekistan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Uzbekistan, controlling the Uzbek national team. It was founded in 1946, while Uzbekistan was still under Soviet rule, and has been a member of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation since 1994.The federation organizes the... (2) |
FC Pakhtakor FC Pakhtakor Tashkent FC Pakhtakor Tashkent is an Uzbek professional football club, based in the capital Tashkent. Pakhtakor means cotton-grower in English.Playing in the Uzbek League since 1992, the club has been the undisputed powerhouse in Uzbekistan since the fall of the Soviet Union, winning eight Uzbek League... (2007 Uzbek League champions and 2007 Uzbekistani Cup Uzbekistani Cup -Previous champions:All champions as Uzbek SSR in Soviet times:These are all the Uzbek champions since the country's independence in 1992.-Performance by club:-1992:-1993:-1994:-1995:-1996:-1997:-1998:-2000:-2001:-2002:-2003:... winners) FC Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League... (2007 Uzbek League runners-up) |
† In the 2008 edition, Indonesia were allocated two slots just like the older editions. However, on 12 December 2007, AFC awarded one Indonesian slots to Thailand and the other one to Vietnam, due to delay in Indonesian domestic league and cup tournament, allowing both Thai and Vietnamese slots to be total of two.
Format
Group stageA total of 28 clubs were divided into seven groups of four, based on region, i.e. East Asian and Southeast Asian clubs are drawn in Group E to G, while rest are grouped in Group A to D. Each club played double round-robin (home and away) against the other three teams in their group, a total of 6 matches each. Clubs received three points for a win, one point for a draw and no points for a loss. The clubs were ranked according to points and tie breakers are in following order:
- Points earned between the clubs in question
- Goal difference between the clubs in question
- Goal difference within the group
- Goals for within the group
The seven group winners and the defending champions qualified for the quarter-finals.
Knockout stage
All eight clubs were randomly paired together, with the restriction that clubs from same country could not face each other in the quarter-finals. The games were played over two legs, home and away, the team with the higher aggregate goal total being declared the match winner. If the aggregate goals could not produce a winner, away goals rule was used. If the two teams were still tied, extra time was played, at the end of which the away goals rule was again applied if the scores were tied. If still tied, the game would go to penalties.
Schedule
Group stage draw - 12 December 2007- Group round: 12 March, 19 March, 9 April, 23 April, 7 May, 21 May
Knockout stage draw - 24 May 2008
- Quarter-finals: 17 September, 24 September
- Semi-finals: 8 October, 22 October
- Final: 5 November, 12 November
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League... |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 13 | |
| Al-Ittihad Jeddah |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 9 | |
| Sepahan |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 7 |
| Al-Ittihad Aleppo |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 6 |
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Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Saipa |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
 Al-Quwa Al-JawiyaAl-Quwa Al-Jawiya Air Force Club or Nadi Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya is a football club based in Baghdad, Iraq. "Al Quwa Al Jawiya" is Arabic for "Air Force". It was the first club to be found in Iraq on July 4, 1931 under the name of "Gipsy Moth," by a group of Iraqi flight policemen from the RAF Base of Hinaidi... |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| Al Wasl Al Wasl FC Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being... |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 7 |
| Al Kuwait Kaifan |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 5 |
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Group C
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Al-Karamah Al-Karamah Al-Karamah Sporting Club is a Syrian football club based in the city of Homs. Founded in 1928, it is considered to be one of Asia's oldest sporting clubs. The club has won eight Syrian League titles and eight Syrian Cup titles. It also was the first Syrian club to win both the league and cup... |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| Al-Wahda |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 9 |
| Al-Sadd |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 6 |
| Al-Ahli Jeddah |
6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 4 |
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Group D
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Qadisiya Kuwait Al Qadisiya Kuwait Qadsia Sporting Club was founded in the State of Kuwait on 20 October 1960. Qadsia was first called Al Jzzira club. Based in Kuwait City Qadsia Club is one of the most popular clubs in Kuwait and were voted the best team in Kuwait of 2007–2008... |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| Pakhtakor |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
| Arbil |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | −3 | 8 |
| Al-Gharafa |
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 2 |
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Group E
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Adelaide United |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu.... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 5 |
| Bình Dương Bình Duong F.C. Becamex Binh Duong is a Vietnamese football club based in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam and currently plays in Vietnam's top division, the V-League.The team plays at Go Dau Stadium, Thu Dau Mot... |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 17 | −13 | 1 |
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Group F
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 15 |
| Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club (Simplified Chinese: 北京国安 is part of CITIC Group (China International Trust and Investment Corporation). Their current home stadium is Workers Stadium and the Fengtai stadium for less popular games. The current head... |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 12 |
| Krung Thai Bank Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 27 | −7 | 7 |
| Nam Định |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 27 | −23 | 1 |
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Notes
- Note 2: Nam Dinh were played their home matches at My Dinh National StadiumMy Dinh National StadiumMy Dinh National Stadium is a stadium in My Dinh commune, Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, has a capacity of 40,192 seats and is the centerpiece of Vietnam's National Sports Complex...
, HanoiHanoiHanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam...
as their own Thien Truong Stadium did not meet AFC criteria.
Group G
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Melbourne Victory |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 7 |
| Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 6 |
| Chonburi Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 5 |
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Bracket
Quarter-finals
The first leg matches were played on 17 September, and the second leg matches were played on 24 September 2008.|}
Semi-finals
The first leg matches were played on 8 October, and the second leg matches were played on 22 October 2008.|}
Final
The first and second legs of the final were played on 5 November and 12 November 2008, respectively.|}
| AFC Champions League 2008 Winners |
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 Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... 1st Title |
Gamba Osaka is the fifth Japanese club to win the Asian championship.
Top scorers
The top scorers from the 2008 AFC Champions League are as follows:| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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| 1 | Nantawat Thansopa Nantawat Thansopa Nantawat Tansopa , born February 22, 1984) is a Thai footballer. He currently plays for Thailand Premier League side Police United F.C.. He was also the leading scorer of the 2008 AFC Champions League with 9 goals.... |
Krung Thai Bank Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
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| 2 |  LucasLucas Severino Lucas Severino is a former Brazilian U-23 international football striker. He played for the Brazilian national team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Australia. In 2000, he moved to French side Stade Rennais FC with the transfer fee of 21 million euros. In 2004, after an unsuccessful period in... |
Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
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| 3 | Marquinhos Marcos Gomes de Araujo Marcos Gomes de Araujo, better known as Marquinhos , is a Brazilian striker who currently plays for Clube Atlético Mineiro. He has spent his career playing mostly in the J. League.-Biography:... |
Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... |
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| Masato Yamazaki Masato Yamazaki Masato Yamazaki is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Japanese club Montedio Yamagata on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.-Team honors:Yokohama F. Marinos*J... |
Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
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 Kone KassimKone Kassim Kassim Kone is a professional footballer from Côte d'Ivoire, he former played for Bangkok Glass in the Thailand Premier League.-Asian Champions League Appearances:-Asian Champions League Goals:-Notes and references:... |
Krung Thai Bank Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
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| Yuzo Tashiro Yuzo Tashiro is a Japanese football player who plays for Kashima Antlers. He is a right footed forward.-Playing career:He was educated at and played for Fukuoka University Ōhori High School and Fukuoka University... |
Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... |
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| Danilo Danilo Gabriel de Andrade Danilo Gabriel de Andrade, or simply Danilo , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder... |
Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... |
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| 8 | Takuya Nozawa Takuya Nozawa Takuya Nozawa is a Japanese football player currently playing for Japanese club Kashima Antlers.-Team honors:*A3 Champions Cup - 2003*J. League Division 1 - 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009*Emperor's Cup - 2007, 2010... |
Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... |
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| Tiago Tiago Jorge Honório Tiago Jorge Honório or simply Tiago , is a Brazilian football striker, who plays for Fagiano Okayama in Japan.-External links:* * * *... |
Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club (Simplified Chinese: 北京国安 is part of CITIC Group (China International Trust and Investment Corporation). Their current home stadium is Workers Stadium and the Fengtai stadium for less popular games. The current head... |
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 VillanuevaJosé Luis Villanueva José Luis Villanueva Ahumada is a Chilean football player. He is currently playing for Universidad Católica.- Second Division in Chile :... |
Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League... |
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 Diego WalshDiego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... |
Adelaide United Adelaide United FC Adelaide United Football Club is a professional football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. It currently participates in the A-League as the sole team from the state of South Australia. Adelaide is one of the most successful clubs in the A-League. The club's home ground is... |