Another midfielder to have come from Aspire Academy’s ranks, Jassem Gaber at his best offers what Qatar’s midfield has been missing. An energetic and combative presence, Gaber is also capable of threading passes into the space ahead of him, which has led many to believe that the Al Rayyan youngster can be more dangerous pushed further forward than his defensive midfield role.

Gaber’s ability as a reliable tournament player was on display during Qatar’s successful Asian Cup title defence; his deflected strike leveled the score against Iran in the semifinal and paved the way for Qatar’s remarkable win. The former Al Arabi midfielder will be expected to make up for the 2022 World Cup at home, where he made it to the squad but did not manage to get a single minute.