Three Roshan players make the AFC Champions League Elite Team of the Week for round 2

Three players from Saudi Pro League clubs have secured spots in the ideal lineup for the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026, according to the list announced by the Asian Football Confederation.

The squad includes Brazilian Gabriel Angelo, a player for Al-Nassr, alongside Al-Hilal duo Youssef Akchichik and Mohamed Mahzari, allowing Saudi Arabia's representatives to secure three spots in the continental round selections.

The Moroccan Sofiane Rahimi, star of Al-Ain, and Iranian Sardar Azmoun, player for Shabab Al-Ahli, are included in the squad, along with Marcos Guilherme, representing Johor.

Japanese player Tenma Matsuda, from Kyoto Sanga, and Australian player Eli Adams, from Newcastle Jets, have been selected alongside the Kashima duo Ryuya Ogawa and Naomichi Ueda.

The selected names include Habib Farahbasi, goalkeeper of Esteghlal, in the squad featuring the standout players from the second round of the tournament.

The selection of Angelo and the Al-Hilal duo reflects the presence of Saudi clubs in continental competition, while teams in the Saudi Pro League are looking to continue their positive results and enhance their chances of reaching the later stages and competing for the title.