Here are the four best technical players in the history of Chinese men's football, according to my personal opinion as a former fan and player:
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Peng Weiguo: A classic technical player with precise skills, especially in passing like a scalpel. He was the absolute core of the team's offense, with a broad perspective and vision, making him a genius attacking midfielder. Watching Peng play is like reading a textbook on technique. However, his weakness was physical strength and lack of robustness, typical of someone from the south.
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Zhang Xiaorui: Known for his technical prowess and Latin American-style awareness, but he was physically weak and not good at tackling. After suffering from injuries and being relegated to the bench, his career gradually declined. Despite this, he was once considered a savior during the Olympic qualifiers, often coming off the bench in the second half. His dribbling ability was top-notch, delicate, and he could use his speed and technique to get past defenders.
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Shen Si: Familiar to old fans, Shen Si played for Shanghai Shenhua and was known for his free-kicks, which rank first in the history of Chinese men's football. His left foot was particularly strong, even surpassing Beckham in some aspects. He was also a player who used his brain, participating in two free-kick competitions in 2004 and 2008.
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Chen Tao: Considered one of the most technically skilled players in Chinese football over the past 20 years, Chen Tao was a creative midfield organizer with dreamlike footwork, top-level dribbling, speed, and passing abilities. His highlight moment was scoring three goals at the 2005 World Youth Championship and helping China defeat Argentina with a goal in 2006. Many European top clubs were interested in signing him.
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