Jasir Asani continues to dazzle on the biggest stage of Asian club football, firmly establishing himself as one of the most lethal forwards in the AFC Champions League this season.
In today’s knockout clash between Gwangju FC and Vissel Kobe—a club once graced by the legendary Andrés Iniesta—Asani scored twice, playing a decisive role in helping the South Korean side advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.
The Albanian winger, known for his powerful and precise left-footed strikes, has now climbed to second place in the tournament’s top scorers list, having netted nine goals so far.
He shares the same number of goals as Anderson Lopes of Yokohama F. Marinos but ranks second only due to having provided fewer assists—just one compared to Lopes’ tally.
A Star Among Giants
What makes Asani’s performance even more impressive is the company he’s outscoring. Below him in the top scorers list are global superstars like Riyad Mahrez and Salem Al-Dawsari, who have each scored eight goals, and none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, sitting at seven.
For a player often flying under the radar, Asani is now turning heads across Asia, proving himself as a consistent threat in front of goal—and showing that he can compete with the best on any continent.
Eyes on Wembley
With Albania set to face England on March 21st at Wembley Stadium in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier, fans back home are hoping that Asani’s red-hot form carries over to the national team.
Should he replicate even a fraction of his Champions League brilliance in the red and black jersey, Albania could be in for a surprise performance against one of the world’s footballing powerhouses.
