AFC U17 Asian Cup
As the dust settles on an immensely successful competition featuring the continent's brightest talents, the-AFC.com highlights some of the facts and figures that stood out from Thailand 2023.
First AFC Asian Cup title
Japan are the most successful team, becoming the first to engrave their name on the new trophy, having lifted the AFC U-16 Championship in 1994, 2006 and 2018.
World Cup ticket
Japan, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran were the semi-finalists who booked spots in the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023.
Steady defences
Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Uzbekistan conceded only two goals - the least in the entire tournament. Trailing with four goals conceded were Iran, while Tajikistan and Thailand both let in five.
Goals galore
A total of 99 goals were scored in the tournament.
Clean Sweep
Japan became only the second team after Iraq to secure a clean sweep of the tournament's awards.
Double figures
Only Japan (22 goals) and Korea Republic (15) reached double scoring figures in the tournament.
Nerves of steel
India were the only team to score four past Japan in their 8-4 defeat on Matchday Three with all their goals coming in the second half.
Top all-rounder
Japan forward Gaku Nawata, who scored five goals pipped compatriots Kohei Mochizuki, Yutaka Michiwaki and Korea Republic duo Kim Myung-jun and Yun Do-young - all on four goals - to scoop the Cremo Top Goalscorer Award, with his overall performance also landing him the Most Valuable Player accolade.
