Wim Rijsbergen complained of bad training field in Tehran

Team Garuda did not believe that will get this bad facilities in Tehran.

By Eric Noveanto

Some complaints submitted by Wim Rijsbergen caused by disruption of the Indonesian national team training process because of the bad training field, which is prepared by Iran as a host ahead of World Cup qualifier on September 2.

"We got a bad training field, with no line and in the field a lot of gravel," said Dessy Christina, spokeswoman of the Indonesian national team.

"The coach (Wim Rijsbergen) was very upset and asked for their (Iran) training ground which is located beside of our (Indonesia) training field.

Rijsbergen had an argument with local management, but should not be moved to the Iran national team field. Local authorities did not allow another team entered the Iran team's training field.

"Finally we are given a better field," says Dessy.

Team Garuda will start their campaign in the third round World Cup qualifier on Friday against Iran at Azadi stadium in Tehran. Assistant Coach of Indonesia, Liestiadi had hoped the Firman Utina and friends can reach at least one point from this match.

Singapore national team coach sore by fever

Radojko Avramovic was disturbed by flu bug in the preparation of the Lions team ahead of the World Cup qualifier.

By Eric Noveanto

Ahead of the first match of the Singapore national team in the third round of World Cup qualifier against China, the Lions were worried by soundness of their coach Radojko 'Raddy' Avramovic. The 61 years old man came down with fever and was in bed most of the time.

But the team manager of Singapore national team, Eugene Loo said that Avramovic would be ready for the team's training today.

"It is nothing serious and he should be okay," said Loo.

"Fortunately, it was a day off for us and he was able to rest in his room."

The preparations of the Lions have been smooth, whereas the Chinese press have been tracking the team last, they have been respectful, be off during the closed door training session and following to instructions not to interview the players during rest breaks.

"The Chinese Football Association have been very helpful and it has helped us focus on the match," said Loo.

There will be an exhausting week for Singapore, they will be at home at Saturday to face their next opponent Iraq at Jalan Besar stadium on next Tuesday.

"There is hardly time for rest as we are supposed to check into the Amara Hotel on Sunday. The good thing is we will be in better physical condition playing at low level after Kunming," said Loo.

Philippines set a training camp in Japan for preparing the Sea Games 2011

Team Azkals have prepared very well to participate in the next edition of Sea Games 2011 in Indonesia.

By Eric Noveanto

After missing out on the last two editions of the SEA Games in 2009 (Laos) and 2007 (Thailand), Philippines are preparing seriously by planning to head to Japan as a possible training ground, before heading to Jakarta at the end of this year.

The president of the Philippines Football Federation (PFF), Mariano Araneta, confirmed that Japan will be a possible place to hold training camp for a week in October.

Several experienced players from senior team are still eligible for this tournament like goalkeeper Neil Etheridge and midfielders Jason de Jong, Manuel Ott, Yannick Tuason and Simon Greatwich, with their present into U-23 Philippines can increase the confidence to be able to achieve maximum results in the Sea Games 2011.

The 26th edition of Sea Games will be hosted by Indonesia in the end of this year. Will also be held in two cities Jakarta and Palembang.

Singapore side are ready to shocking over China

The Lions will starting their third round of World Cup qualifier against China on Friday in Kunming-China.

By Eric Noveanto

Singapore national team are feeling confident about their first match to face China, despite speculation that playing against a China side trained by former Spain coach Jose Camacho might be their fall. Based on good performance by The Lions in a few games lately, some peoples believe that Radojko Avramovic and his men can ride on the momentum generated and return from Kunming with a good result.

Quoted from Today, Isa Halim spoke of the belief running in the Lions' camp, Singapore midfielder said : "After the two games against Malaysia, the spirit is very high, and I don't think we will be resoundingly beaten here.

"Playing for your country gives you a feeling that is second to none, and those of us who step out onto the field won't let that happen.

"We will fight till the end."

Isa was called up to replace Hariss Harun in the Lions' midfield, taking over defensive duties performed with such elan by the 21-year-old against ASEAN champions Malaysia. Hariss had to miss the game in China along with several colleagues like the defender Ismail Yunos (knee injury), goalkeeper Leonel Lewis (niggling groin injury) and forward Fazrul Nawaz (personal commitments).

"China's new coach has not been with the team for very long, and maybe that's where we have the advantage," added Isa.

"Raddy knows our team inside out and is very familiar with the players."

Bangkok Glass FC announced plans for upgrade of LEO Stadium in 2012

The stadium of Rabbits capacity will be added more than 12600 seats and some facilities to meet the AFC standard.

By Eric Noveanto

Management of Bangkok Glass FC (BGFC) has planned to expand the capacity of LEO Stadium since last July. Renovations and upgrades include the addition of the number of seats, installation of an amplifier on the second floor, as well as some additional facilities in accordance with standard of AFC.

Implementation of this plan will commence after the end of the 2011 season of Thai Premier League and will be completed and officially activated in the second half of the season 2012, as written by Bangkok Glass FC official website.

With the plans for this major project expected future Bangkok Glass FC hopefully can reach some good achievements not only domestically but also be the contender of Asian competition in the future.

AC Milan legends will take a part in a charity match in Jakarta

The game titled "AC Milan Glories vs Indonesia All Star Legends" will be held on September 4.

By Eric Noveanto

Former AC Milan and Italy national team Daniele Masaro had come in the inauguration Milan junior camp in jakarta. He is scheduled to return to visit Indonesia on next September 4, but in a different agenda. Masaro will not come alone, He will be accompanied by several other Rossoneri legends like Giuseppe Favalli, Stefano Eranio, George Weah, Cafu, Serginho, Dida, Alessandro Costacurta, until the former Il Capitano, Franco Baresi. They will be present in Indonesia in a charity match titled, "AC Milan Glories vs Indonesia All Star Legends".

The match will be held at the Bung Karno Stadium, on Saturday, September 4. Regarding the election schedule, PT. Asia Sport Development (ASD) as the organizers claim this game is well designed to fill the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

"We are optimistic and enthusiastic about organizing this charity match. If the usually after Eid Jakarta will be quiet, we hope that with the existence of this game then it could be so crowded," said Iqbal Alan Abdullah, chairman of PT. ASD.

Funds collected from the sale of match tickets will be distributed by the AC Milan Foundation through the Foundation Nadhatul Ulama (NU). "It's a noble idea, and that charity match is interesting. May be useful for many peoples", added As'ad Said Ali, as vice chairman of the NU.

Former Malaysia National team coach think over to move either Indonesia or Myanmar

Bhaskaran Sathianathan is considering a move to either the Indonesian League or to the Myanmar National League

By Eric Noveanto

After having served his six months suspension from FA of Malaysia (FAM) following certain statements he made, former Malaysia national team coach Bhaskaran Sathianathan appeared in the media and talked about the future of his career. He wants to develop his coaching skills abroad.

“It is true that I have received some offers from teams in Indonesia and Myanmar where at the moment, my agent is handling the negotiations. I have also been approached by teams from the Malaysian League but I’ve yet to make a decision,” saidd Sathianathan.

“As a coach, it is only natural that I get back to the field. I’m just not the type to sit back and keep quiet. I have received the punishment of being suspended for six months and it is certainly a lesson for me.

However, he said that he will have to discuss with Tan Sri Annuar Musa, the president of the FA of Kelantan (KAFA), before he made any decision with regards to his future move.

“I have already informed him of the several offers and of my negotiations with the clubs concerned,” he added.

Thailand announced squad to face Australia in World Cup qualifier

The Thais will start their campaign in the third round World Cup qualifier on September 2.

By Eric Noveanto

Thailand is preparing to take their tough opponents in the third round of World Cup qualifier, the Thais will face their first match against Asian's favourite side Australia. Therefore, FA of Thailand (FAT) have announced the squad which will take Australia, at the Suncorp Stadium Brisbane.

THAILAND SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS: Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool (Chonburi), Sivaruk Terdsungnern (Buriram PEA) and Chatchai Butprom (Osotspa M-150).

DEFENDERS: Phaitoon Tiebma (Muang Thong), Suttinun Phukhom (Chonburi), Chonlatit Jantakam (Chonburi), Teerathorn Boonmathan (Buriram PEA), Supachai Komsil (Bangkok Glass), Niweat Siriwong (Pattaya) and Prathum Chuthong (Osotspa M-150).

MIDFIELDERS: Jakkraprom Kaewprom (Buriram PEA), Datsakorn Thonglao (Muang Thong), Adul Lasoh (Chonburi), Suchao Nutnum (Buriram PEA), Surat Sukha (Buriram PEA), Pokklao Anan (Insee Police), Arthit Sunthornpit (Chonburi), Piyapol Buntao (Muang Thong) and Rangsan Vivatchaichok (Buriram PEA).

STRIKERS: Teerasil Dangda (Muang Thong), Chatree Chimtalay (Bangkok Glass), Sompong Sorleb (Buriram FC) and Sarayuth Chaikamdee (Bangkok Glass).

Indonesia shown a good performance when defeated by Jordan in warm-up match for World Cup qualifier

Ahead of the match against Iran in in the World Cup qualifier, the Team Garuda to be defeated by the host Jordan with a thin score 1-0.

 By Eric Noveanto

Indonesia was forced to lose in a friendly match against Jordan at the Amman International Stadium, having previously always achieved positive results in two recent friendly match, in August 27. However, it was quite satisfactory game for Indonesia. Moreover, the Jordan's goal created by Abdullah Deeb due to mistakes from Markus Horison in anticipation of the corner kick.

In this match, Team Garuda was much more to played in their defense. Mainly in the first half where the Firman Utina many rely on counterattacks. The goalkeeper Fery Rotinsulu had to work hard by doing a brilliant safe of a shoot by Amer Deeb. Unfortunately Fery only played 29 minutes after received a knee injury, he was replaced by Markus Horison.

When Markus appeared, Indonesia's goalkeeper remains safe until halftime. Although he kept being bombarded by Jordan attacker. Until halftime, the score remained 0-0. The goalkeeper Markus Horison finally concluded after 50 minutes through by corner kick from Abdullah Deeb, the ball directly rolled into the goalkeeper Markus.

In the remaining of conditions, Indonesia has not been able to develop the game. There's not much chance that they can be up to the second round after 70 minutes. Jordan actually did more attacking and long shooting from outside the penalty box. Luckily two chances of the host can be anticipated Markus.

Not satisfied with the attacking side, Indonesian coach, Wim Rijsbergen entered some new names which have a attacking style, as Irfan Bachdim and Ferdinand Sinaga. But disastrous for the Team Garuda, entering the end of game, Bambang Pamungkas lost to injury after got a tackle from defense of Jordan.

With the discharge of Bambang made the attacking composition was changing. Irfan is now paired with Ferdinand. Unfortunately this young strikers did not produce some significant results. Until the end of the game, the score remained 1-0 for the victory of the Jordan.

National Football League in Southeast Asia

Football in Southeast Asia is still less well known than the East Asia or the Middle East, because this region is still in developing phase. Various methods are used each of the federation, such as young player development, infrastructure improvements, and the most important thing is to run the league. Why is it important to organize a league? because with the league, then the young player development system that will also run side by side, so the young players will get some mentalities and enough experience to play at international level. Of course every country has a policy of each of their league, there are start forming leagues, started the transition from amateur to semi-professional, and which of several already facing the industrial era. The following are explained on several leagues in Southeast Asia,

Thai Premier League

Thai Premier League founded in 2009 is a Thai professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Thai football league pyramids, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Thai Division 1 League. The Thai Premier League is a corporation in which the 18 member clubs act as shareholders. Seasons run from March to October, with teams playing 34 games each totalling 306 games in the season. In the Thai Premier League, most of the games are played during Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played during the weekdays.

Before the inception of Thai Premier League, the highest level of club football was the Kor Royal Cup which was contested in a tournament format from 1916 to 1995. Thai Premier League was introduced in 1996 by the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), with 18 clubs who earlier competed for the Kor Royal Cup, in a double round robin league system. The Thai Premier league originally had 10 to 12 clubs each season until 2007, when it was expanded to 16 clubs. At the end of each season three bottom placed clubs are relegated to the Thai Division 1 League. And also in 2007, Thai Premier League was combined with Provincial League completely. Chonburi was the first club from Provincial League that was the champion of Thai Premier League in 2007 season.

The Thai Premier League has become popular not only for local fans but also for foreign players. Regulation which allows each club to have seven foreign players on its books and a maximum five in one match (7+5).

 
Most successful team in TPL are BEC Tero Sasana, Krung Thai Bank (now: Bangkok Glass FC), Air Force United, Muangthong United with two times champion achievements, and average of spectators in Thai Premier League is about 7000-10000 attendance.

Official website : http://www.thaipremierleague.co.th/en/ 

Indonesia Super League

Indonesia Super League (ISL) is the highest level of professional competition for football clubs in Indonesia. This competition is managed and founded in 2008 by PT Liga Indonesia, under supervision of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). The 18 clubs participating in this top flight league need to pass a set of requirements and verification process, particularly related to professionalism and infrastructure feasibility.

Prior to 2008, the top level of professional football competition in Indonesia was the Premier Division, which is relegated to second tier afterwards. According to the AFC Final Assessment Ranking for 2009–2010 seasons (in which professional football leagues in Asia were ranked with respect to competitiveness, professionalism, marketability, and financial status of the league and its clubs - to determine the number of spots in the AFC Champions League), the Indonesia Super League was ranked 8th, the best in Southeast Asia.

The first edition of ISL used the same format for foreign players as the previous edition of top layer league in Indonesia, which allows club to have 5 foreign players from any countries without further restrictions. Only 3 of them are allowed to play together in a match. However, since the 2009-10 edition, Indonesian FA has applied a new restriction as known as "3+2" format, in which at least 2 of 5 foreign players in every club are originated from Asian countries. Furthermore, those foreign players need to conform with the following condition:

• 1. Players from European or American countries should have played in the second division (third layer of their respective competition system).
• 2. Players from African countries should have played in (at least) in the first division (second layer of their respective competition system).
• 3. Players from Asian countries should have played (at least) in the premier/super league (highest layer of their respective competition system).
• 4. Players from Southeast Asian countries should be in their national team.

In 2010-2011 edition, Indonesian FA introduced a new restriction regarding registration of new foreign players from African countries. Players from African countries who have never played before in Indonesia Super League shall be an international player for his country. The respective players have to show formal evidences that they have played for their country in official FIFA matches. Players failed to show such evidences will not get permit to play in Indonesia Super League 2010-2011.

Persipura Jayapura is the most successful team in ISL who has won the title as many as two. Average of spectators in Indonesia Super League is about 20000-25000 attendance. As a country that has a huge population, it is no wonder that Indonesia has many fanatical fans are always packed the stadium at every match.

Official website : http://www.ligaindonesia.co.id/

S-League

The S-League is the highest level of professional association football league in Singapore. The league was founded and launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs. There has been a football competition in Singapore since 1904, it was organized by the Singapore Amateur Football Association. In 1952, it was superseded by the Football Association of Singapore. The league was played as FAS Premier League from 1988 to 1995. Preparations for the creating of a new league were started in 1995 with the initial season played out in 1996.

The league is played out as a triple round-robin tournament, that is each team is facing the other teams three times. At the end of the season the champion is crowned and the last place finisher gets relegated to the National Football League Division 1.

S-League allowed 4 foreign players to play in this league and if the teams want to maximize 4 foreigners, for competitions like the Asian Champions League,  1 of the 4 needs to be Asian.

Eight times title championship Singapore Armed Force FC is the most successful team in S-League. Number of Spectators' average in S-League is about 800-1500 attendance, it was just a bit due to the population of Singapore is not too much like most other southeast Asian countries.

Official website : http://www.sleague.com/

V-League

V-League is the main division of football league in Vietnam, founded and launched in 1980 the league currently involves 14 teams. The official name V-League has been used since 2000-01 season when the competition turned professional.

The league season starts in February and ends in August. In each season, each club plays each of the other clubs twice, once at home and another away, for a total of 26 games, while two bottom teams are relegated to the Vietnam First Division while third lowest placed team goes to play-off with the third highest placed team from Vietnam First Division.

The number of foreign players is restricted to five per team. A team could use three foreigners on the field each game.

Viettel FC or commonly known in Vietnam as The Cong based on past name before being sold to Viettel Mobile and went through a name change, is the most successful team in V-League. Has won the title for five times. Average attendance stands at around 10000 spectators per game for some recent seasons.

Official website : http://www.vleague.vn/

Malaysia Super League

Malaysia Super League which is founded in 2004 is the top flight of football system in Malaysia. It replaced the M-League as the highest division a professional football team in Malaysia can participate in. MSL catered only to the top eight football teams in the country. The bottom two teams at the end of the season will be relegated to the Malaysia Premier League. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) also decided to privatize the league and created MSL Sendirian Berhad (or MSL Proprietary Limited) to oversee the marketing aspects of the game.

The league used to have eight teams and teams would play three rounds of matches (21 matches in total). The first two rounds were played on a home/away format while the third round would be hosted by the stadium which had the bigger attendance during the first two rounds.

A football league competition involving the representative sides of the state football associations was first held in Malaysia in 1979. When it began, it was intended primarily as a qualifying tournament for the final knock-out stages of the Malaysia Cup. It was not until 1982 that a League Cup was introduced to recognize the winners of the preliminary stage as the league champions. Over the years, the league competition has gained important stature in its own right.

Initially the only teams only allowed to participate in the league were the state FA's, teams representing the Armed Forces and the Police, and teams representing the neighboring countries of Singapore and Brunei (though the Football Association of Singapore pulled out of the Malaysian League after the 1994 season following a dispute with the Football Association of Malaysia over gate receipts, and has not been involved since). In recent years, top Malaysian club teams have also been admitted to the league competition.

After the failure of the Malaysia national team in Asian Cup 2007, the MSL make a breakthrough in the regulation of foreign players, they decided not to use foreign players from 2008 to 2011. But foreign players is coming back to Malaysia Super League starting from 2012 season onwards.

Most successful teams in MSL are Kedah FA and Selangor FA, they have won MSL title each two times. Average of spectators in this league is about 10000-15000, the comparison is almost similar to what is in Indonesia, due to cultural similarities and behavior that is equally fanatical in their support of each team's pride.

Official website : http://www.malaysiansuperleague.com/

Myanmar National League

Myanmar National League (MNL) is the premier national professional football league of Myanmar. In 2009, the league replaced the Myanmar Premier League, which consisted only of 14 Yangon-based football clubs, with eight professional clubs representing different regions across the nation.

Professional football competition in Myanmar has existed only in a limited form. All premier leagues up to this point are made up of Yangon-based football clubs, most of which are outfits of government Ministries. It was only after 1996, when the Premier League was relaunched as Myanmar Premier League that non-government clubs were invited to join the league. Still, the league was based only in Yangon, and never caught the imagination of Burmese football fans who follow European football with near religious fervor.

The Myanmar Football Federation sought approval from the government to launch a nationwide league in February, 2008, and finally received permission to set up private clubs in December, 2008. The government has granted each club tax exemptions for an initial three-year period, while each club owner must provide a minimum of K200 million (approximately $200000) for initial investment. It is expected that the annual operating cost for each club will be about K500 million ($500000). The investment apparently covers costs such as salaries, transportation and equipment, but does not include the clubs stadiums, which are all nationalized.

Each club will be permitted to sign at most five foreign players and one foreign coach to improve the quality and marketing of the league itself, and also to make the club can compete well at continental level.

Yadanabon FC is the most successful team in MNL, has dominated and won title championship by 2 times. MNL could be a promising league in the future because they have potential based on fanatical fans which are always fully-filled stadium by average attendance about 8000-13000 spectators.

Official website : http://www.myanmarnationalleague.com/

Cambodia League

Cambodia League is the top division of the Cambodian Football Federation. Established in 1982, it is pretty old for the national league in Southeast Asia. But in its development, Cambodia league such as walking in place, making it lagged behind the leagues owned by its neighbors.

Currently, the two top teams are Phnom Penh Crown and Nagacorp FC. Phnom Penh Crown Club on Saturday 21 August, won Cambodian Premier League 2010 after the crown bet 4-3 with Preah Khan Reach (Royal Sword) football Club at the final tournament at the Olympic stadium in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh Crown also awarded $13000 from the football Federation of Cambodia and the sponsor this year. The runner –up Royal Sword club got the cash award of $11000.

Most time championship teams are. Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Commerce FC, Phnom Penh Crown, but the only Phnom Penh Crown that can survive until today. Average attendance is about 2000-3000 spectators.

Official website : http://www.cambodialeague.com/

United Football League

LBC United Football League is an association football tournament composed of 16 clubs in the Philippines. It is the third season of the United Football League since its establishment as a semi-professional tournament in 2009. A report in the Philippine Sun Star in 2011 described the league as a "thriving Manila-based football league organized by the former footballers and supported by moneyed football aficionados." It is organized by the Football Alliance.

The United Football League is a two-division, double round-robin format competition, composed of 16 clubs as teams were initially separated into the First and Second Divisions through their performances in the inaugural UFL-Cup. The League proper is usually played from January until June in order to avoid the rainy season.

To determine the champion of the League, a simple point system, similar to that used in football leagues around the world, is adopted. For every win a club claims, the side is awarded three points, with the losing team receiving none. In the event of a draw, both clubs receive a point each. The objective is to garner as many points throughout the season as possible. The League is the premier competition for clubs to prove their skill, organization, and consistency over a solid four-month period.

Philippines Air Force FC is being the most successful team in UFL, has won the title championship for two times. Average of spectators in UFL is about 2000-4000 attendance, because the interests of the Philippines about football is less.

Official website : http://www.footballalliance.ph/league/

Lao League

Lao League is the highest division within the Lao Football Federation (LFF). 25000 capacity of New Laos National Stadium is one of the venues used for the league. Founded in 1990 but this league is one of the league which is still below the standard of Southeast Asian Football. LFF seems to be serious in building their football, as evidenced in their seriousness in holding several junior competitions lately.

Lao Bank FC is the most successful team in Lao League, has dominated and won title championship for several times appropriately eight times. Have a great stadium with a huge capacity is not guaranteed to be able to have many fans, this can be seen from Average of spectators is about 1500-3000 attendance.

Official website : -

Brunei Premier League

Brunei Premier League is the top division of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam which is founded in Brunei 2002. Few months ago, Bruneian football has just experienced adversity result of sanctions from FIFA, causing a lack of passion and interest of young people there.

Brunei is currently planning to revive some of the sectors include their league football, to be back competing at international level.

QAF FC is the most successful team in BPL, has won league title for three times. BPL is considered to have the least number of spectators.

Official website : -

Super Liga Timorense

Super Liga is the top division of the Federacao Futebol Timor-Leste. Established in 2004 but can not take place consistently. The current achievements of the Timor-Leste national team can not be said to satisfy, but in the development of football in the former province of Indonesia was heading to the stage of developing.

FC Porto Taibesi and Ad. Dili Oeste are the most famous teams in Timor-Leste.

Official website : -

Introducing : Five Southeast Asian's best strikers are ready to play in Europe

1. Boaz Solossa (Indonesia)

Boas Theofilius Erwin Solossa or popularly known as Boaz Solossa, born March 16, 1986 in Sorong, West Papua-Indonesia, is an Indonesian footballer who plays as a striker. Boaz who is currently playing in Persipura Jayapura, once dubbed as a wonderkid, when he was taken by Peter Withe and featuring riveting performances in Ho Chi Minh City, while he was performing with the Indonesian National Team at the 2004 Tiger Cup. He is famous for his ability to control the ball, accurate and power of left foot and right foot are good, speed, attacking vision, and the instinct to score goals. In the midst of developing his career, he had suffered a serious injury that made him almost forget about football forever. A broken right leg injury while performing for the Indonesian National Team match against Hong Kong on trial before the Asian Cup 2007. Boaz has won the Indonesia Super League 3 times, other individual achievement are as a Best player of Indonesia Super League 2009-2010, and his name listed as the top score of ISL twice in 2009 and 2011. He has appeared in 21 matches for Indonesia and scored 6 goals. Lately he was linked to some Europeans club such as from Netherlands club, which is rumoured want to sign him.

2. Safee Sali (Malaysia)

Mohd Safee Mohd Sali or commonly called Safee Sali was born in Kajang, Selangor-Malaysia, January 29, 1984 is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a striker. Currently he plays for FC Pelita Jaya, Indonesia. He previously played for Selangor FA, with Selangor, Safee impressed K.Devan by bringing the team reach both the FA Cup and Malaysia Cup final. However, Selangor lost to Kedah FA in both finals with the same score of 3-2. He scored a total of 11 goals in his first season with Selangor. Overall Safee has made 66 goals during the 5-year appearances with Selangor. At the international level, Safee has played 19 times and scored 7 goals for the national team U-23 Malaysia, and played 24 times and scored 10 goals for the senior national team of Malaysia. He also played for Malaysia in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 and bring Malaysia the AFF Cup title for the first time. Rumours said because of his lately achievements, some of Germany clubs reported would to sign him.

3. Teerasil Dangda (Thailand)

Teerasil Dangda was born in July 6, 1988, at Bangkok. He first showed his promising between 2003-2005 when he was studying at Assumption Thonburi College and played for the college. His career was begun in 2005, played for Royal Thai Air Force, made 6 appearances at aged 18. Next year he moved to Raj Pracha, it was at this club that Teerasil's performances developed gradually, scored 9 goals from 18 appearances, thus, drew attention from clubs and it was Muanthong United, second division champions, who won Teerasil's signature. Teerasil's good performances continued and made him one of the brightest youth in Thailand. The name of Teerasil became nationwide when he and fellow international teamates, were given a chance to take a trial at an English Premier League club, Manchester City. But due to lacking work permit, they were sent out on loan at a Swiss' club Grasshopper Zurich. He did not make a single competitive appearance at Manchester City or Grasshopper Zurich. On October 18, 2008, after almost two years of lacking first team football nightmare, the trio were released from City after work permit application failure. Teerasil returned to Thailand and has been enjoying his career with Thai Premire League champions, Muanthong United, and then he won the Thai Premier League twice in 2009 and 2010. Teerasil has been an ever present in the international fold since October 2007, so far he appeared in 36 matches and scored 17 goals.


4. Le Cong Vinh (Vietnam)

Le Cong Vinh born December 10, 1985 is a Vietnamese footballer who plays for Hanoi T&T, born in Nghe An Province, Vinh gained recognition and fame while playing for his hometown club Song Lam Nghe An, from 2004 to 2008. He left SLNA, after a well-documented transfer saga, Vinh turned down The Cong at the last minute to accept a more lucrative offer from Hanoi T&T, it was the highest transfer fee in Vietnamese football at the time. At the beginning of August 2009, Hanoi T&T announced that Vinh would be joining Leixoes Sport Club of Portugal in a three-month loan deal, starting 1 September 2009. The deal was facilitated by Henrique Calisto, who was once Vietnam and Leixoes' manager.  His first-team debut came on 4 October, in a league contest against Uniao de Leiria, making him the first ever Vietnamese footballer to play in a professional European league. On October 18, 2009, Vinh scored his first official goal for Leixoes, in a 2–1 Portuguese Cup win against Casa Pia AC. In January of the following year, he returned to Hanoi T&T. Vinh is widely considered one of the best players in South East Asia. He is known for his exceptionally quick first step, having played in the traditional forward as well as the second striker role. Vinh has played for Vietnam national team since 2004, appeared in 47 matches and scored 31 goals, that is a remarkable achievement for a young player at the time.

5. Philip Younghusband (Philippines)

Philip James Placer Younghusband known as Phil Younghusband born August 4, 1987 is an Filipino footballer who has English descent, plays as a striker for Loyola Agila and the Philippines national team. He was born in Ashford, Middlesex, England and the son of Englishman Philip Younghusband Sr. and Filipina Susan Placer. His brother James Younghusband is also a footballer and a midfielder on the same team. Plays as a striker and turned professional in March 2005, having been at Chelsea since the age of nine. Younghusband was the youth team's top scorer in the 2003–04 season and made his first reserve start in November 2004. In the 2004–05 he was the youth team's top scorer. In the 2005–06 season, Younghusband made 21 appearances for the Chelsea reserve team, including 18 starts, and scored five goals. He also made one appearance as a substitute for the Chelsea youth team. On August 30, 2007, Younghusband signed a contract with Danish top-league club Esbjerg. He returned in the summer of 2008, but his contract with Chelsea ended and he moved to the Philippines. On August 19, 2011, it was reported that Younghusband and his brother would be joining Loyola Agila on three year deals after the national club championship was over. Early in 2005, the Philippine Football Federation was alerted to Younghusband's eligibility by a mysterious gamer who allegedly found out about their lineage via playing Football Manager. He and his older brother, James, were eventually called up to the Southeast Asian nation's football squad, amidst much fanfare. Younghusband participated in the 2005 South East Asian Games, which was held in the Philippines, scoring two goals at the tournament. Younghusband has played for Philippines national team in 23 matches since 2006 and scored 15 goals. An excellent achievement for someone who just adapted to the conditions of football in South East Asia.