Omar Abdulrahman

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Omar Abdulrahman's career is defined by a rare combination of individual brilliance and team success. He is one of only a few Emirati players to win the AFC Player of the Year award, a feat that places him among the continent's all-time greats. His ability to control the tempo of a match and create chances out of nothing made him a joy to watch, and he remains a symbol of what Asian football can produce.

AwardsOmar Abdulrahman won the AFC Player of the Year in 2016, the most prestigious individual award in Asian football. He also received the Emirati Player of the Year in 2013 and the Most Promising Player of the Year in 2011. These honors reflect his exceptional talent and impact on the game.

Honours & Distinctions

UAE Pro League Champion

Al Ain·2012

Won the league title with Al Ain in the 2011-12 season.

UAE Pro League Champion

Al Ain·2013

Won the league title again in the 2012-13 season.

UAE President's Cup Winner

Al Ain·2009

Won the President's Cup in the 2008-09 season.

UAE Super Cup Winner

Al Ain·2009

Won the Super Cup in 2009.

Rankings & Lists

Top Asian Player of the Year

ESPN FC·2012

#39

Goal 50 Best Players in the World

Goal·2013

Records & Feats

First Emirati to win AFC Player of the Year

Historic First·2016

Omar Abdulrahman became the first player from the UAE to win the AFC Player of the Year award in 2016.

Most assists in a UAE Pro League season

League Record·2014

He holds the record for the most assists in a single UAE Pro League season, with 17 assists in the 2013-14 campaign.