Football

Athletes on The Medalist Index in football — briefed for readers who care how Asia shapes the global game.

Abdukodir Khusanov
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan centre-back at Manchester City — the first Uzbek to play in the Premier League.
Kaoru Mitoma
Japan
Brighton winger and Japan international — the J.League-to-Premier League dribbler English crowds learned to fear.
Son Heung-min
Korea
Korea’s football face in Europe — Spurs legend, Golden Boot winner, then a move to MLS.