Yaser Al Kahtani (Saudi Arabia)

Considered by many as the next big thing in Asian football, Yaser Al Kahtani is hoping to take the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany by storm. Al Kahtani’s impressive dribbling skills and phenomenal speed have marked him out as a player to watch in the Saudi Arabian league. During the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he was a crucial asset to the Saudis’ successful campaign. He played a vital part against Korea Republic in the home match in Dammam, where he created the first goal and won a penalty from which he scored the second. Now Al Kahtani has Spain, Ukraine and Tunisia in his sights as he seeks to help the Sons of the Desert into the last 16.

Sami Al Jaber (Saudi Arabia)

Alongside team-mates such as striking legend Saeed Owairan, Sami Al Jaber made history with Saudi Arabia as they reached the second round of the 1994 FIFA World Cup as tournament debutants in the United States. Al Jaber made his contribution by scoring a crucial opening goal from the penalty spot in the 2-1 win over Morocco, a result which helped the Saudis go through as group winners.Now 33 years’ old, Al Jaber is still active with the Sons of Deserts, having spent half of his life steering the team to four consecutive FIFA World Cup finals. Like Owairan, Al Jaber is regarded as one of the best strikers Saudi Arabia have produced.