What does the future hold for young starlets?

A brief look at the individual careers of the members of the UAE Under 23 team that emerged triumphant in Qatar.

Mohammed Fawzi (Al Ahli) The captain, who plays in midfield, has already made his debut for the senior national team and is a regular in his club's starting XI. Yousif Abdulrehman (Al Ain) Widely regarded as the No 1 goalkeeper in the country. Has been drafted to the senior national team as one of the three goalkeepers in the squad and is expected to be the club's first choice in the coming Pro League season.

Mohammed Ahmed (Al Shabab) Will be banging on his club manager's door for a permanent place after some commanding performances at the back. Ahmed Khalil (Al Ahli) Has emerged as the country's top young striker and looks set to terrorise opposition defenders when the new Pro League season kicks off on August 26. Abdulaziz Sankor (Sharjah) Waiting in the wings to cement a permanent place in the club's line-up and the left-back's performances at the Under 23 Gulf Cup has only increased his chances.

Ahmed Ali (Al Wahda) One of the talented youngsters still to find a regular place at club level. The striker could move up in the pecking order after a good showing in Qatar. Amer Adbulrahman (Al Wahda) Picked up two man-of-the-match awards from the four appearances in the U23 Gulf Cup. A regular starter for his club in midfield.Will be pushing for a regular place in the senior national team.

Omar Abdulrahman (Al Ain) Another player whose name is one of the first on the team sheet for his club side. The Emirati forward has made the role behind the strikers in the side his own. Ali al Amri (Al Jazira) The defender has not featured regularly for his club but is sure to see more playing time following his glowing displays for Mahdi Ali's young side.

Abdulaziz Heikal ( Al Shabab) The right-back is sure to feature more prominently for a place at his club side in Dubai with their Pro League campaign starting in just under three weeks' time. Mohammed Jamal (Al Wasl) Produced a solid performance in the 1-0 win over Kuwait in the final that will only enhance the midfielder's reputation. Theyab Awana (Baniyas) The forward plays alongside Ahmed Khalil, but missed the last two games in Qatar after picking up an injury. A diminutive player with good dribbling skills.