At the top
Japan and Islamic Republic of Iran have each emerged champions three times. Japan clinched the title in 2009, 2011 and 2019, while Iran emerged victorious in 2013, 2017 and 2023.
Double feat
The United Arab Emirates have won the title twice, achieving back-to-back successes in 2007 and 2008. Japan are the only other team to emerge victorious in successive editions.
In the mix
Bahrain won the inaugural edition in 2006 while Oman are the third West Asian nation to have lifted the trophy, emerging champions in 2015.
Iran unstoppable in 2023
With the 2021 edition cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Asia’s finest gathered in Pattaya in 2023 with Iran simply unstoppable, cruising to a 6-0 win over Japan to claim their third title.
Goal masters
Iran hold the record for the most goals scored in a single edition, netting an astonishing 50 during their run to their 2017 title.
Mastermind Ozu
Japanese player Ozu Moreira is the tournament’s all-time leading goal scorer with 31 goals.
Thailand’s historic moment
Thailand made history in the 2023 edition by advancing past the group stage for the first time, defeating former champions Bahrain 2-0 on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya.
Increasing popularity
The 2023 edition featured 16 teams, the highest number of participants since 2013, surpassing the 15 teams in 2019 and 13 in 2017. The same number will compete in the upcoming edition.
