J-League stars Nakamura, Ono among AFC candidates

Nakamura and Ono have both played key roles in helping their respective J-League clubs reach the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League, while FC Tokyo's Sota Hirayama and Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo are the other Japanese players on the list. The award ceremony will be held Nov 28 at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.