(MENAFN- Gulf Times) On the occasion of the Middle East Leadership Academy's (MELA) 10-day executive leadership workshop for 40 accomplished Arab professionals which started last week, we take a look at five Arab footballers who have led from the front to inspire their teammates to incredible results.
Younis Mahmoud, Iraq
The Iraqi captain masterminded the triumphant 2007 Asian Cup campaign € uniting a country in conflict. Mahmoud - who played for various Qatari clubs between 2004 and 2013 - top scored in the tournament with four goals, including the winner in the final, as Jorvan Viera's side defeated neighbours Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the summit clash in Jakarta.
On the road to the title, Iraq defeated continental heavyweights South Korea in the semi-final on penalties. However, their biggest moment came in the group stages when they defeated Australia 3-1. Iraq's Group A rivals had in their ranks English Premier League stars such as Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka, Tim Cahill, Brett Emerton and Lucas Neill.
Mahmoud scored 57 goals for his country in 145 appearances and led his country to the semi-finals of the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia.
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