The latest training list for the Chinese men's national football team has been released, and Ivan has once again surprised us. In addition to the long-awaited Hou Yongyong finally being selected for the national team, Ivan has also set a new record for the national team with the inclusion of three Xinjiang players. This is the first time in the history of the Chinese men's national football team that this has happened. Among the three Xinjiang stars, two are only 20 years old and are making their first appearance in the national team!
These three Xinjiang players are Bai Helamu, Maiwulang, and Wu Mitijiang. Bai Helamu was previously selected for Ivan's national team and is one of the young players that Ivan has focused on cultivating. He has also scored multiple goals in the World Cup qualifiers to repay his coach's trust. Now, he has firmly secured a spot in the national team. However, Maiwulang and Wu Mitijiang are the biggest surprises!
Wu Mitijiang has a valuation of only 125,000 euros. Last season, he was promoted to the first team of Wuhan Three Towns in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Prior to that, he was playing in the China League Two. In just one year, he has gone from the League Two stage to the national team lineup, which is simply the most inspiring story in the history of Chinese football. He will also become the national team player with the lowest value at present.
Similarly, Maiwulang, who is also only 20 years old, is Ivan's latest discovery. He has only played 14 games in the CSL and has a valuation of only 150,000 euros. Now, he has also made his first appearance in Ivan's national team, demonstrating Ivan's determination to promote young national team players. As a result, this national team will welcome an unprecedented three Xinjiang players, who also represent the future hopes of Chinese football.
In addition to the record-breaking selection of three Xinjiang players, there is another long-awaited phenomenon: the arrival of two overseas players. These are Hou Yongyong from the Norwegian league and Wu Shaocong from the Polish league. The national team has been using only CSL players for a long time, but the appearance of these two overseas players has indeed given us more expectations!