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With less than a week to go for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup kick-off and the preparations have started in full swing in the Arabian nation.
This is the 17th edition of the mega event and will be played among 24 nations for the first time in its history. Eight venues spread across four cities will host 50 matches over a span of around 26 days.
Goals decide the fate of the match and the spectators gather in the stands to watch their favorite team win, scoring as many goals as possible. With a plethora of classy strikers, we are bound to witness a goal fest in the upcoming tournament.
On that note, let's have a look at the players with the most International goals in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup
#4 Ismail Matar, UAE; Teerasil Dangda, Thailand (42 goals)
One of the three players from the United Arab Emirates to feature in the top 10 list of players with most international goals. Ismail Matar is an experienced campaigner for his side and has scored 42 International goals so far. Ismail Matar has been playing for UAE Pro League Club Al-Wahada since 2001 and is widely known for leading the UAE to its first ever trophy, the 18th Arabian Gulf Cup back in 2007, in Abu Dhabi.
Currently playing his club football for Sanfreece Hiroshima in the J-League, the Thai footballer has played for many clubs around the globe. Teerasil Dangda was even roped in by Machester City FC back in 2008 but was released later due to certain issues without playing a match for the English side. But he has been a star performer for any side he represented. He has scored 42 goals for the Thailand national team.
#3 Ali Ahmed Mabkhout, UAE; Ahmed Khalil, UAE (46 goals)
Ali Ahmed Mabkhout has been a mainstay in the United Arab Emirates national team since 2012. Needless to say, he has been performing consistently for his team, just like he delivers for his club Al Jazira where he has played football for more than 10 years. Mabkhout has scored 46 goals in only 73 appearances for UAE and scored five goals in the tournament in 2015, ending up with the Golden Boot.
Just like Al Mabkhout, Ahmed Khalil has been equally successful in the International arena. With a strong forward line, the hosts will aim for at least a quarter-final spot in the upcoming 2019 AFC Asian Games. Khalil has scored 46 goals in his career for UAE and three goals in the competition in 2015. He is definitely a player to watch out for.
#2 Philip Younghusband, Philippines (52 goals)
The Filipino-British footballer has been a prolific striker for the Asian unit and a force to reckon with in the upcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Having found the back of the net on 52 occasions for the Philippines national football team, this will be the perfect opportunity for the talismanic forward to guide his team to a successful Asian Cup campaign.
#1 Sunil Chhetri, India (65 goals)
The living legend from India is at the top of the list by some distance. The only existing member from the Indian national team who has played in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, this will most likely be his last assignment with the ‘Blue Tigers.’ Known for his great goal scoring abilities, Sunil Chhetri has amassed a total of 65 goals for India in his 103 international appearances.
