Oman today_ Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia became the champion of the AFC Champions League by defeating the Japanese representative and is now ranked first in the Asian club rankings. The team is also ranked 67th in the world. Tractor, Iran’s champion of the Persian Gulf Pro League, holds the 19th spot in Asia and 246th in the world, making it the best Iranian team. Additionally, it has earned a spot in next season’s AFC Champions League.
The top Asian clubs over the past year (May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025) are as follows: Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Kawasaki Frontale (Japan), Vissel Kobe (Japan), Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia), Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan), Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Japan), Shabab Al Ahli (UAE), Guangzhou (South Korea), Al Taawoun (Saudi Arabia), Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia), Buriram United (Thailand), Sharjah (UAE), Al Sadd (Qatar), Pohang Steelers (South Korea), Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (South Korea), Bangkok United (Thailand), Shanghai Shenhua (China), Tractor (Iran), Sydney FC (Australia).
Tractor, the Best Iranian Team in the New Asian Club Rankings
