Asian Cup 2019: 10 players with most international caps

Veteran Indian player Sunil Chhetri also features on this list
Veteran Indian player Sunil Chhetri also features on this list

#8 Sunil Chhetri, Zheng Zhi and Gao Lin (104 caps each)

Zheng Zhi in action
Zheng Zhi in action

Sunil Chhetri is an Indian legend. The 34-year-old not only has the most caps for the national team but is also their all-time top goalscorer with 65 goals to his name. The Secunderabad-born striker currently represents Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC. He will be looking to lead the Blue Tigers from the front and is their go-to man.

Zheng Zhi is one of the best footballers China has ever produced. The 38-year-old had a prominent club career and also represented big clubs such as Charlton Athletic and Celtic. The midfielder is currently a part of Guangzhou Evergrande which plays in the Chinese Super League. Zhi has scored 15 goals for China in his 104 caps.

Gao Lin in action
Gao Lin in action

32-year-old Gao Lin has as many caps as his compatriot and captain Zheng. The Chinese striker is a vital part of China's front line and brings in the crucial experience in the team. He has 21 goals to his name in 104 national team appearances. Gao also plays for Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League and is the clubs all-time top-scorer.


#7 Phil Younghusband (105 caps)

Phil Younghusband during the Suzuki Cup 2018
Phil Younghusband during the Suzuki Cup 2018

Philip James Younghusband is the top scorer for the Philippines with 52 goals in 105 appearances. The 31-year-old is also currently the captain of the national side. The last goal he scored for the Philippines was during the 2018 AFF Championship against Timor-Leste on 17 November 2018.

He has won multiple honours with the national team and the latest one was a runner-up finish during the 2017 CTFA International Tournament. Philip currently plays for the club Davao Aguilas.

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