Biranvand must be present at the ceremony to receive the award for the best actor in Asia.
Alireza Birnwand, Salem Al-Dosri and Faras Al-Barkan are the three finalists for the 2026 Asian Player of the Year award, and the AFC secretary general has sent letters to all three players to attend the ceremony on Thursday.
Biranvand, who is a soldier in Sepsi's slain Fajar, must take leave to attend this event. According to the new AFC rule, the candidate who will be chosen as the best player must attend the ceremony in person; Otherwise, the award will be given to another candidate.