The 34-year-old is the foundation on whom Sailors have built their continental campaign around, with the goalkeeper standing tall throughout their challenge - especially in the titanic semi-final second leg against Sydney FC.

Having started in each of the Sailors’ matches, Izwan kept clean sheets against China PR’s Zhejiang FC and Muangthong United FC of Thailand.

Izwan makes an average of 2.5 saves per game but while his distribution is at only 47.9%, the Singaporean international has done well mopping up behind his defence with 122 recoveries.

The Australian centre-back is a mainstay in a Sailors’ defence that passed several stiff tests enroute to the final.

Wright was selected by head coach Aleksandar Rankovic to start every match and the former Sunderland FC defender repaid the faith with inspiring performances.

With 11 blocks and 10 interceptions, Wright uses his reading of the game to good effect and can also play his part at the opposite end of the pitch with a near 80% completion of passing as well as goal threats, as shown by his equaliser in the 1-1 group stage draw with Indonesia's Persib Bandung.

The undoubted star of the Sailors’ incredible run to the final, Shawal has led the way with eight goals and three assists.

One of those who seems to get better with age, Shawal has proved that even at 34, he’s as electric as ever.

Shawal’s explosive pace over short distances will put Sharjah’s defence to the test and with the home crowd roaring him on, the forward will surely look to add to his tally to not only take Sailors to the title but also to secure the Top Scorer award with him being one adrift of Shabab Al Ahli’s Sardar Azmoun.

One of Sharjah’s leading players, Ebraheim had made the right-back slot his permanently in Cosmin Olaroiu’s side.

Having started all the matches and with 48 recoveries and 15 interceptions, Ebraheim performed his defensive duties in a sterling manner, helping Sharjah to three clean sheets in their run to the final.

However, it is at the other end of the pitch where the UAE international excels, laying three assists for his teammates, completing six dribbles and with a passing success rate of 73.5% - making him a potent point of attack for Sharjah.

Luan Martins Perreira or simply Luanzinho is the fulcrum of Sharjah’s attacks, operating as the attacking midfielder and often tasked with making late runs into the box to support the offence.

With five goals and two assists, Luanzinho is the joint-highest scorer for the club in the competition where two of those goals were winners in the group stage - against IR Iran's Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC and Al Wehdat SC of Jordan.

The former Brazil U17 international played a crucial role in Sharjah ousting fellow Emirati side Shabab Al Ahli in the semi-finals, confidently putting away his spot-kick in the 5-4 shoot-out success.

Accompanying Luanzinho as the main goal-getters for Sharjah is Caio, who also has five goals and three assists.

The 31-year-old Brazilian-born turned full UAE international earlier this year, making his debut against Iran in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 in March.

Operating from the flanks, the former Benfica man is most dangerous when he’s driving forward and with 14 successful dribbles, Caio is bound to give the Sailors defence a testing time.