Tim Cahill has been leading the line for Australia in recent years. His ariel ability is a concern for any defending team trying to mark him.
2/8
Bader Al-Mutawa - Kuwait
Bader Al-Mutawa is one of the biggest stars from West Asia. Dangerous player to defend against and has a very good goal strike rate.
3/8
Son Heung-min - South Korea
Son Heung-min is a striker with deft ability infront of goal. He will be keen to help South Korea out of a difficult group.
4/8
Ali Al-Habsi - Oman
Ali Al-Habsi is one of the better known players to come out of Oman. Played in the English Premier League, and as goal keeper has to be at his best to deny goal opportunities.
5/8
Server Djeparov - Uzbekistan
Server Djeparov is a two-time Asian player of the year. Has the necessary attacking ability to cause problems for opposing defenders. The team as a whole will be out to improve on their fourth place finish in 2011.
6/8
Pak Kwang-ryong - North Korea
Pak Kwang-ryong is an integral part to North Korea's progression in the tournament. Their best finish was a while back when finishing 4th in 1980.
7/8
Zheng Zhi - China
Zheng Zhi - Is a favourite in China with a mature approach to the game. ZZ as he is affectionately known by fans, is a tactically gifted midfielder. Zheng Zhi featured in the English and Scottish Premier League, but has since returned home to play in China.
8/8
Nasser Al-Shamrani - Saudi Arabia
Nasser Al-Shamrani was named AFC player of the year. Accurate in front of goal, it's his competitive nature that has defenders cautious of the striker. Saudi Arabia will be keen to emulate their feat in 1996 as winners of the tournament.
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Star players from Group A and B for the 2015 Asian Cup