Thomas Lyte, Royal Warrant holders to Her Late Majesty The Queen, exhibit new life within the AFC trophy family. Representing strength and fitness, this formidable trophy announces the formation of the new AFC Champions League Two.
Thomas Lyte seamlessly blended traditional craft and contemporary design to create the AFC Champions League Two Trophy. A new format competition for Asia’s second-tier, known as the ACL Two, will showcase the foremost rising teams across the Continent. The stunning Trophy will be presented for the first time at the conclusion of the 2024-25 competition season.
Collaborating with the AFC for a host of the most prestigious trophies across the Continent, Thomas Lyte, Royal Warrant Holders as silversmiths and goldsmiths to Her Late Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, are the designers and makers of the AFC Champions League Two Trophy.
This striking trophy joins the family of trophies, designed and crafted by Thomas Lyte. The AFC Champions League Elite, the AFC Women’s Champions League and the AFC Challenge League trophies originated in Thomas Lyte’s London-based workshop. One of the largest gold and silversmith workshops in Europe.
Travelling across the globe, the Trophy was unveiled at the official draw ceremony for the Group Stage of the competition, in Kuala Lumpur. Asia’s most promising teams experienced the trophy’s gleaming magnificence first-hand.
Crafted in London at Thomas Lyte’s purpose-built workshop, the trophy was born using a mixture of traditional techniques and modern innovation. The trophy was specially designed to link across the AFC men’s trophy family. The arms of the trophy, in particular, have a recognisable affiliation with the AFC Asian Cup, the AFC Champions League Elite, and the AFC Challenge League, respectively.
A striking feature of the trophy is the 11 hand-hammered stripes, symbolising the importance of the collective within an on-field team. The body of the trophy is akin to a torso, representing the strength and fitness necessary to compete in the modern game.
Designed to showcase harmonious artistry and visual language, this trophy took inspiration from the Lotus Flower design of the – Thomas Lyte designed and made – AFC Asian Cup. Thomas Lyte’s craftsmanship and collaboration with the AFC focused on producing iconic and recognisable silhouettes throughout the AFC trophy family.
Using precision and mastery, through a process known as wire eroding, the name of the competition was elegantly cut and adorned to the trophy’s foot. The plinth upon which the trophy stands proudly will display the names of the competition’s winners for years to come.
A piece of silverware that blends traditional craft and contemporary design, the trophy stands at an impressive 65cm tall, reflecting the excellence and prestige of the Continent’s new second-tier men’s club competition.
Announced in 2024, Asia’s most promising teams will vie for the right to add this magnificent piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet when they contend for glory in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two).
The inaugural champions will emerge from the 32-teams that were in the hat for the Group Stage draw, which produced eight groups that will be contested in a round-robin, home-and-away format from September 17 to December 5.
Participating clubs will be supported by significant increases in financial distribution as teams in the Group Stage are guaranteed USD 300,000, with the champions receiving at least USD 3.28 million.
Thomas Lyte and the AFC have enjoyed a long standing relationship, working side by side to create the top awards in multiple competitions across Asia. In addition to the AFC Women’s Champions League, we are designers and makers of the AFC Asian Cup, AFC Women’s Asian Cup trophy, the AFC Champions League Elite trophy, and the AFC Player of the Year Awards.
Internationally, we are honoured to be the makers of the Emirates FA Cup as part of our partnership with The FA, and are the makers of the CONCACAF Champions League trophy, another of global football’s most coveted prizes.
Our team make the conceivable possible, while preserving traditional skills, pioneering modern methods, and promoting authentic British craft across the globe. Combining the latest technologies with centuries of knowledge, Thomas Lyte’s silver workshops in London, England house world-class facilities for an elite team of designers and makers, masters of their craft. Learn about 3D printing, electroforming and other new technologies that our team have introduced to our sustainable handcrafting process.
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