1. Akram Hassan Afif Yahya Afif is a Qatari professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd and the Qatar national team.
14 Facts About Akram Afif
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Akram Afif was named the Asian Footballer of the Year on two occasions: the first in 2019, after being recognized for his instrumental role in Qatar's successful 2019 Asian Cup campaign, and the second award coming in 2023.
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Akram Afif is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to have emerged in Qatar's history.
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In January 2015, Akram Afif was signed by Belgian club Eupen.
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Akram Afif finished his first senior season with two goals in nine matches.
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On 8 May 2016, it was confirmed that Akram Afif would be rejoining Villarreal, this time on a permanent deal.
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Akram Afif was awarded that season's Best Player Award by the Qatar Football Association.
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In July 2020, Akram Afif joined Al Sadd on a permanent basis after signing a 5-year deal.
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Akram Afif featured in Qatar U20's AFC U-19 Championship qualification campaign in 2014.
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Akram Afif was called up to the senior national team in September 2015 by coach Daniel Carreno.
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Akram Afif's mother, Fayza, is of Yemeni descent from the Yafa tribe and is a homemaker.
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Akram Afif's father, Hassan Afif, is of Yemeni descent however, he played for the national team of and spent a portion of his life in Somalia and was born in Moshi in Tanzania.
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Akram Afif subsequently moved to Qatar and played for Al Ittihad.
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Akram Afif's brother, Ali Afif, is a footballer for QSL side Umm Salal SC.