Meshal Barsham

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Barsham's standout achievement is winning the Best Goalkeeper award at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where he helped Qatar secure the continental title on home soil. His performances in that tournament established him as one of Asia's elite goalkeepers. He also has the distinction of representing Qatar at two FIFA World Cups before turning 29, a rare feat for any player. His loyalty to Al Sadd, where he has spent his entire career, is increasingly uncommon in modern football.

AwardsBarsham's most significant individual honor is the Best Goalkeeper award at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He also won the AFC Asian Cup with Qatar in 2023, finished third at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, and has multiple domestic titles with Al Sadd including the Qatar Stars League, Emir of Qatar Cup, and Qatar League Cup.

Honours & Distinctions

Best Goalkeeper of AFC Asian Cup

AFC·2023

Awarded for outstanding performances during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which Qatar won.

Records & Feats

First Qatari goalkeeper to win AFC Asian Cup Best Goalkeeper award

Historic First·2023

Barsham became the first Qatari goalkeeper to be named Best Goalkeeper at the AFC Asian Cup, doing so on home soil in 2023.

Played in two FIFA World Cups before age 29

Career Milestone·2026

Barsham represented Qatar at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups before turning 29, a rare achievement for any player.