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Players to watch at the Asian Cup
The best footballers in Asia are in Australia and ready to strut their stuff in the biggest football tournament of 2015.
From the English Premier League to Germany's Bundesliga, many of the biggest stars are taking a break from some of the world's best leagues in order to play in the tournament.
Here are some of the biggest superstars to keep an extra close eye on.
Ali Adnan Kadhim. 21. Iraq. Club: Çaykur Rizespor (Turkey). Position. Left back.
The young star has been dubbed Iraq's Gareth Bale because of his powerful left foot.
Ali Al-Habsi. 33. Oman. Club: Wigan (England). Goalkeeper.
The gloveman is in demand and will take some beating during the tournament.
Atsuto Uchida. 26. Japan. Club: Schalke 04 (Germany). Right back.
The fullback certainly offers Japan an attacking threat on the right flank.
Tim Cahill. 35. Australia. Club: New York Red Bulls. Forward/ midfielder
Cahill needs no introduction to fans after his heroics at last year's World Cup.
