Abdelkarim Hassan
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Abdelkarim Hassan's crowning achievement is winning the Asian Footballer of the Year award in 2019, a historic first for a Qatari player and a rare honor for a defender. He was also a cornerstone of Qatar's historic 2019 AFC Asian Cup victory, the country's first major international trophy. Domestically, he has won four Qatar Stars League titles and multiple domestic cups, establishing himself as one of the most decorated defenders in Qatari football.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
AFC Asian Cup Champion
Member of Qatar's first Asian Cup title-winning team
First Qatari to win Asian Footballer of the Year
Became the first player from Qatar to receive the continent's highest individual honor
Records & Feats
First Qatari to win Asian Footballer of the Year
Won the AFC Asian Footballer of the Year award in 2019, becoming the first player from Qatar to receive the honor.
One of few defenders to win Asian Footballer of the Year
The award is typically dominated by attacking players; Hassan is one of the rare defenders to win it.