Keisuke Honda of Japan was the official Best Player (Most Valuable Player) of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.

Award and tournament role

Honda was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after leading Japan to the title at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. He played as an attacking midfielder, providing creativity, set‑piece threat and key contributions throughout Japan’s successful campaign.

Extra context

The MVP award was confirmed after Japan’s 1–0 extra‑time win over Australia in the final, where forward Tadanari Lee scored the decisive goal. The recognition reflected Honda’s influence over the full tournament rather than just the final match.

So if you’re asking “who was best player of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup?”, the official answer is Keisuke Honda.

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