Japan and Feyenoord star Shinji Ono on Wednesday received his Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year 2002 at his former club Urawa Reds.
Ono stepped onto the pitch at Saitama Stadium 2002 before the start of a friendly match between his old team and his current one to accept the award from AFC President Mohamed bin Hammam.
Nursing a sore right ankle, Ono only played 16 minutes of the match that finished in a 2-2 draw.
"I am extremely delighted to win this award as it recognizes my efforts and contribution to Asian football," said Ono after picking up his award.