Ali Ashfaq

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Ali Ashfaq stands as a singular figure in South Asian football history, holding records that may never be broken. His achievement of being ranked the second-highest goal scorer in the world by the IFFHS in 2013 remains a unique testament to his consistency and longevity. With over 476 career goals, he has outscored almost every other player in the region combined. His ability to lead the Maldives national team to their first-ever major international medal in 2014 as captain showcased leadership qualities that transcended mere statistics. He is the only Maldivian to win a title with a foreign club, breaking barriers for future generations of players from the archipelago.

AwardsAshfaq's trophy cabinet is extensive, featuring ten Dhivehi League titles, six Maldives FA Cups, and four President's Cups. Individually, he has won the Maldivian Footballer of the Year award twice, the Golden Boot three consecutive times, and the Haveeru Best Footballer of the Year award. Internationally, he secured the Most Valuable Player award at the 2008 SAFF Championship and the Best Import Player Award in Malaysia in 2014. His legacy was further cemented when the IFFHS ranked him as the second-highest goal scorer in the world in 2013.

Honours & Distinctions

Greatest Maldivian Footballer of All Time

Maldivian Media Consensus·2026

Universally acknowledged as the greatest player in the nation's history.

AFC Best Goal-Scorer of the 21st Century

Asian Football Confederation·2023

Officially recognized as the top scorer in the continent for the current century.

Rankings & Lists

World's 2nd Highest Goal Scorer

IFFHS·2013

South Asia's Best Player

eUltimateGoal·2014

Records & Feats

Most International Goals for Maldives

International Record·2026

Holds the record with 58 goals for the national team.

Most Goals in SAFF Suzuki Cup

Regional Record·2015

Scored 20 goals, the highest tally in the tournament's history.

Highest Goal Tally in 21st Century (IFFHS)

Global Record·2013

Ranked 2nd globally in total goals scored between 2001-2013.