On January 3rd, a day of great significance for Chinese football, the national team officially announced the new roster, with a total of 32 players selected, and six of them from Shandong Taishan team, which has undoubtedly become a hot topic among fans and also shown the strong ability of Taishan team in talent delivery for the national team.
These six selected Taishan team players are Wang Dalei, Li Yuan, Gao Zhunyi, Huang Zhenyu, Mai Wulang, and Xie Weneng. Looking closely at this list, we can't help but notice one newcomer who stands out, the 21-year-old Mai Wulang. For Shandong fans, the name Mai Wulang is not unfamiliar. Looking back at the just-passed 2024 season, he was a key young force cultivated by head coach Cui Kangxi. On the field, Mai Wulang showed a tenacious competitive style, a boldness to fight and an unyielding attitude to make moves, which made him stand out among many young players. It is precisely because of this that he won the trust of Cui Kangxi and was able to accumulate experience and show his potential in many games.
And this time being able to enter the national team's big list, it highlights the high recognition and trust that Ivankovic has for this young player. It can be said that for Mai Wulang, this is a real double happiness.
First of all, being selected into the 32-man list of the national team is an honor in itself, and it means that he is likely to get more opportunities to be reused in the future journey of the national team. The stage of the national team gathers the top players in the domestic football circle, and the competition is naturally fierce. Being able to stand out among them shows that Mai Wulang has unique highlights and potential worth looking forward to. Here, he will have the opportunity to learn skills with various masters, continuously improve his ball skills, broaden his football horizons, and for his personal growth, it is undoubtedly a perfect opportunity.
Furthermore, at the end of 2024, Mai Wulang's contract with the club had expired. However, the latest news is exciting. The club had already completed a new renewal contract with him before New Year's Day. This is undoubtedly a "pill of reassurance" for him, allowing him to continue to strive and grow without worries in the familiar team environment. A stable club environment is crucial for the development of a young player. He can continue to polish his skills in Taishan team, cultivate better tacit understanding with his teammates, and contribute to the national team at the same time.
At the age of 21, he is in the rising period of his career. Mai Wulang has already ushered in such a good situation of double happiness, which is really enviable and gratifying. Judging from his current strength and the trust he has gained, his potential is limitless. Whether it is Cui Kangxi's focus on cultivating him in the club or Ivankovic's opportunities given to him at the national team level, they are like a pair of powerful hands, pushing him forward continuously.
We sincerely hope that Mai Wulang can firmly grasp these hard-won opportunities, continue to shine on the field of Taishan team, win more honors for the team, and prove his strength on the stage of the national team at the same time.