Qatar Stars League has always been a breeding ground for talent, and the 2025/26 season is no exception. With rising stars making their mark, we have identified the top three players who have been standout performers.
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5 Best Performance Contributors – Al Sadd
Since Roberto Mancini’s arrival the team won 7 games in a row. According to AI season rankings they are leading the performance table. Their best players who contributed to this glory are Akram Afif.
3 Best Players in Qatar Stars League
Andre Amaro (‘02) (CB) – Al Rayyan
André Amaro’s CompaAI Duels report:
André Amaro ranks 1st out of 42 CBs for Air duels (6.85 per match) and Air duels won (4.38 per match). The closest competitor, Lucas Mendes, records 4.3 air duels and 2.8 air duels won per match. This gap indicates that Amaro is not only heavily involved in aerial contests but also converts them at a high volume. Tactically, this profile points to a CB who can be trusted as the primary aerial reference when defending crosses, long balls, and direct play. He also ranks 1st out of 42 for Air duels won – Offensive (1.77 per match), ahead of Jean-Charles Castelletto (1.64). This suggests consistent effectiveness when attacking set pieces and long deliveries in the opposition box. From a tactical perspective, Amaro can be used as a key target on attacking corners and free kicks, potentially drawing additional markers and freeing space for teammates. With 2.62 Air duels won – Defensive per match, André Amaro again ranks 1st out of 42, with the next closest CB, Diogo Amaro, at 1.5. This reinforces his value in protecting the penalty area and defending high balls under pressure. Teams facing opponents who rely on wide delivery or direct buildup may benefit from positioning him centrally in the defensive line.
André Amaro’s seasonal profile is clearly defined by elite aerial performance, where he ranks 1st among all CBs in multiple key categories: air duels, air duels won, and both offensive and defensive aerial wins. His overall duel volume and success also place him comfortably in the league’s upper tier. Conversely, his ground duel efficiency and involvement sit closer to the league average, which may limit his effectiveness in high-tempo, ground-heavy defensive systems.
Akram Afif (‘96) (LW) – Al Sadd
Akram Afif’s CompaAI Offensive report:
He also ranks 1st in Assists (0.71 per match) and Expected Assists (xA) (0.44 per match), outperforming players such as Rodri Sánchez (0.57 assists) and Yacine Brahimi (0.37 xA). This combination suggests that Afif’s creative output is both productive and sustainable, not reliant on low-probability actions. From a tactical perspective, he can be deployed as a primary creator from wide zones, capable of supplying consistent final balls into high-value areas. Afif leads all wide players in Shot Assists (3.21 per match) and Shot on Target Assists (1.71 per match), both ranking 1st out of 41. Compared to Yacine Brahimi (2.43 shot assists) and Rodri Sánchez (1.5 SOT assists), Afif shows superior precision in setting up teammates for clear shooting opportunities. This points toward a winger who acts almost as a wide playmaker, effective in systems that emphasize combination play and cut-backs rather than isolation dribbling. With 5.93 touches in the box per match, Afif again ranks 1st out of 41, well ahead of Giovani (4.5). This reflects strong off-ball movement and timing when attacking the penalty area. Tactically, this allows him to function as an inverted winger or weak-side finisher, adding goal threat without sacrificing creative responsibility.
Akram Afif’s strongest seasonal parameters are Playing in scoring attacks (1st), Assists (1st), Expected assists (1st), Shot assists (1st), and Touches in the box (1st) among LW/RW players in the league. These metrics define him as one of the most impactful and reliable offensive contributors in his positional group. His weaknesses are mainly related to dribbling volume, shot volume, and set-piece involvement, which shape him more as a creative-finisher hybrid rather than a pure winger or primary scorer.
Baghdad Bounedjah (‘91) (CF) – Al Shamal
Baghdad Bounedjah’s CompaAI Offensive report:
Bounedjah ranks 1st out of 21 CFs in Expected Goals (xG) with 0.74 per match and Touches in the Box with 6.08 per match, outperforming players such as Róger Guedes (0.65 xG) and Krzysztof Piątek (4.87 touches). This combination suggests a forward who consistently arrives in high-value scoring zones and is heavily involved inside the penalty area. Tactically, this profile fits a striker who can be the primary reference point in the box, benefiting from sustained possession and frequent final-third entries. Bounedjah is 1st out of 21 in Dribbles (4.15), Dribbles in the Final Third (4.0), and Successful Dribbles in the Final Third (1.85) per match. He also ranks 1st in Progressive Runs (2.77). Compared to profiles like Julian Draxler and Róger Guedes, this suggests an unusual trait for a CF: the ability to advance play through ball carrying rather than only finishing actions. Tactically, he can be effective in transitional attacks or against compact blocks where individual penetration is required from the striker role.
Baghdad Bounedjah’s best-ranked parameters are Expected Goals, offensive involvement, dribbling volume in the final third, progressive runs, touches in the box, and shot-on-target assists, all ranking 1st among centre forwards in the league. His profile indicates a highly active, ball-dominant striker who drives attacks, creates for others, and consistently gets into scoring positions.
