The AFC Women’s Asian Cup is more than just a competition for continental glory — it’s a global stage where the sport’s next generation announces itself to the world. For decades, Asia has produced phenomenal talent, from early legends like Homare Sawa and Wang Liping to modern stars like Saki Kumagai and Wang Shuang. But as the 2026 edition in Australia approaches (March 1–21), a new crop of emerging footballers — teenagers, young internationals and breakout performers — are poised to shape the tournament’s narrative. With continental qualification concluded and squads named, analysts, scouts, and fans alike are excited about a wave of rising players who could elevate their nations and influence the future of the women’s game. In this deep dive — extending beyond star veterans and headline names — we focus on the rising talents, their stories, skills, roles, and why the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup may be their breakout moment on Asia’s grandest stage. Choe Il-son (North Korea) — The Ne...
Isak's opener at St James' Park means the 25-year-old has now scored in eight consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle, and his form has propelled Eddie Howe's team back into contention for Champions League qualification.
His purple patch also means that only two players have ever scored more goals in the Premier League.
Isak has outperformed a slew of Premier League players who have scored in seven consecutive games. Some expected names appear, including Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero, Erling Haaland, Ian Wright, Thierry Henry, and Alan Shearer. Romelu Lukaku, Emmanuel Adebayor, Mark Stein, and Taiwo Awoniyi have all scored in seven consecutive games.
Isak's eighth win in a row has elevated him to elite company. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored in eight consecutive games during his brilliant debut season at Manchester United in 2001/02, while Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge (2013/14) and Leicester's Jamie Vardy (2019/20) have also done it.
Van Nistelrooy also has the second longest goal-scoring streak in the Premier League. The Dutchman had a 10-game goalscoring streak that lasted two seasons, finishing the 2002/03 season with eight goals in a row before scoring in the first two games of the next season.
That record stood for over a decade until Jamie Vardy broke it during Leicester's stunning title-winning season in 2015/16. Vardy scored in 11 consecutive games, breaking the record against Manchester United at the King Power Stadium. Ironically, Van Nistelrooy is now Vardy's head coach at Leicester City.
Most consecutive Premier League games with a goal
=3. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manchester United, 12.12.2001–19.01.2002 (8)=3. Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool, 23.11.2013–23.02.2014 (8)
=3. Jamie Vardy, Leicester, 19.10.2019–08.12.2019 (8)
=3. Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 04.12.2024–15.01.2025* (8*)
2. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manchester United, 22.03.2003–23.08.2003 (10)
1. Jamie Vardy, Leicester, 29.08.2015–28.11.2015 (11)
2. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manchester United, 22.03.2003–23.08.2003 (10)
1. Jamie Vardy, Leicester, 29.08.2015–28.11.2015 (11)
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