AFC Asian Cup 2024 Player Ratings

Analysis

• •The table is driven by “end product + deep run.” Akram Afif sits #1 with 8 goals + 3 assists in 7 matches (rating 85.86), which is basically the perfect short-tournament profile: decisive actions + maximum games.
• •Creativity from midfield still breaks into the elite tier. Kang-In Lee is #2 with 3G/1A in 6 (rating 77.22)—showing your model isn’t just “top scorers,” it also rewards creators who influence multiple phases.
• •Defense/goalkeeping can rank top-10 when the run is clean and consistent. A keeper like Meshaal Aissa Barsham appears in the overall top group with a 73.33 rating across 7 matches, which signals “tournament stability” is a real scoring lever in your system.

Analysis

• •This forward list is “carry jobs” at the top. Akram Afif is miles clear (8G/3A, 85.86), and the next tier still mixes goals + assists—meaning your forward scoring heavily rewards complete attacking output, not just finishing.
• •Jordan’s attack is a major theme. Yazan Al-Naimat (4G/2A) and Mousa Tamari (3G/1A) both sit right near the top, showing how a strong tournament run can lift multiple attackers into the top 3–4.
• •There’s a “super-sub / fewer-minutes efficiency” signal too. Aymen Hussein shows up with 6 goals in 4 matches (only 197 minutes)—that’s the kind of output that your model clearly refuses to ignore even with low minutes.

Analysis

• •The #1 midfielder has forward-like production. Kang-In Lee leads the mids with 3G/1A (rating 77.22), which explains why he also sits #2 overall.
• •This list rewards “steady influence” across multiple games. Midfielders with 5–6 matches and heavy minutes consistently place, which fits the idea that tournament mids climb by stacking reliable performances rather than one-off spikes.
• •Underdog representation is a good quality signal for your model. Seeing Tajikistan midfielders in the top-10 mids suggests you’re not just mirroring “big name teams”—you’re capturing standout tournament performances regardless of profile.

Analysis

• •Availability is a baseline requirement. Your top defenders include players on 6–7 matches / 540–630 minutes, so simply being trusted every round is a huge part of defender ranking stability.
• •A single assist can be a defender separator. Mohammed Waad ranks #2 among defenders with 1 assist in 6 matches—small attacking contributions matter a lot when most defenders have 0G/0A.
• •A rare defender goal jumps the queue. Harry Souttar makes the top group with 1 goal in 5, which is exactly the kind of “high-leverage moment” that pops in a short tournament.

Analysis

• •The GK list is a “deep run” story. Meshaal Aissa Barsham is #1 with 73.33 across 7 matches, while Yazeed Abulaila is #2 with 69.57 across 7 matches—finalists/late-stage keepers naturally stack value.
• •Strong runs from non-favorites still get rewarded. Rustam Yatimov sits high with 66.93 in 5 matches, which reinforces that your scoring isn’t only “big nation bias.”
• •GK ratings compress fast—small differences create big rank swings. The top spots separate clearly, but after that you’re in a tight band (mid-60s), which is typical for keepers where consistency is the differentiator.