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A breakout star at national, continental, and international levels, Islamic Republic of Iran\u2019s Mehdi Ghayedi is Asia\u2019s Choice for the Best Young Player of 2020.<\/p>\n

The award recognizes Asian men\u2019s players (aged 23 or younger on December 31, 2020) for their performances in senior club and youth and senior national teams during the 2020 calendar year, the official website of AFC reported.<\/p>\n

Ghayedi edged out countryman Mehdi Abdi Qara to win the award, with Korea Republic\u2019s AFC U23 Championship Most Valuable Player Won Du-jae finishing third.<\/p>\n

A creative forward who turned 22 in December, Ghayedi enjoyed a superb year for club side Esteghlal, attracting attention throughout the continent with three goals in five matches in the AFC Champions League.<\/p>\n

He also scored in IR Iran\u2019s Hazfi Cup final, which Esetghlal lost to FC Tractor, and finished as the Iran Pro League\u2019s top provider of assists as his side finished the 2019-20 season as runners-up.<\/p>\n

After appearing at the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 last January, Ghayedi made his senior international debut for IR Iran against Uzbekistan in October and scored his maiden goal for Team Melli in his second appearance, against Bosnia-Herzegovina the following month. \/MNA\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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