Oman today_ Sardar Azmoun, the Iranian forward for Shabab Al Ahli, delivered an outstanding performance in his first season in UAE football, earning the prestigious Golden Ball award and the title of the best player of the ADNOC League season. The influential striker scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists in 21 matches, playing a key role in his team’s historic treble, which included the ADNOC League, the President’s Cup, and the Super Cup. Other nominees for the Golden Ball included Mehdi Ghaedi and Caio Lucas.