As the new season of Chinese professional football league is about to kick off, Beijing Guoan Club is actively preparing under the leadership of their new head coach, Setien. As a traditional powerhouse in the Chinese Super League (CSL), Guoan aims not only to perform well in the league but also to make a strong push for the FA Cup. During this critical period of preparation, one of the most notable focuses is the development prospects of He Yupeng, a key signing for the 2025 season.
After taking office, Setien immediately set out to adjust the team's technical and tactical system, planning to test the training results through four high-level friendly matches. Among them, the most eye-catching is the match against Shanghai Shenhua, which can not only test the overall strength of the team but also provide an important stage for some fringe main players to showcase themselves. For players like He Yupeng who are eager to prove themselves, this is undoubtedly a rare opportunity.
He Yupeng's career development trajectory is quite dramatic. Before joining Guoan, he was already a highly regarded player. With his outstanding personal abilities, he won the favor of then national team coach Yang Keqi, successfully entering the national team. This experience with the national team not only proved his strength but also greatly increased his value in the transfer market. As a newly promoted international player, He Yupeng naturally became a sought-after target by various clubs.
During the transfer process, He Yupeng had the opportunity to join Shandong Taishan. This choice was quite attractive because the head coach of Taishan, Cui Kangxi, was his mentor, and serving under a familiar coach could have been an ideal choice. However, fate took an unexpected turn, and Beijing Guoan successfully intercepted him with more tempting conditions, bringing this promising star into their ranks.
However, after joining Guoan, He Yupeng's performance did not fully meet expectations. The initial adaptation process was not smooth, and he once became a substitute, a situation that was clearly at odds with the club's expectations when they brought him in. As a key signing for Guoan's right-back position, the team originally expected him to be the perfect successor to Wang Gang.
Wang Gang's success story set a realistic goal for He Yupeng. As a successful example of Guoan's signings, Wang Gang not only established himself in the club but also became the starting right-back for the national team with his stable and excellent performances. This successful trajectory is exactly what He Yupeng hopes to replicate.
Now, with the arrival of Setien, the team has ushered in a new atmosphere. The new coach's coaching philosophy and tactical system may provide a more suitable platform for He Yupeng to play. Under the new tactical system, both He Yupeng and Wang Gang will start on an equal footing again, engaging in healthy competition for the starting position. This kind of competition can not only promote the improvement of individual players' abilities but also contribute to the overall strength of the team.
The upcoming friendly matches are significant for He Yupeng. It is not only an opportunity to showcase his skills but also a crucial moment to compete for the starting position. As a player with national team capabilities, He Yupeng needs to prove his worth through outstanding performances and respond to the club's expectations for him.
Guoan fans and the club all hope that He Yupeng can explode in the new season. As a very promising winger, he possesses excellent technical characteristics and the advantage of youth. If he can fully exploit his strengths under Setien's tutelage, it is believed that he has the ability to become a core player for the team and help the team achieve better results in the new season.
The journey of the new season is about to begin, and He Yupeng faces both opportunities and challenges. Under Setien's new tactical system, through the upcoming friendly matches, he will have the chance to re-prove his strength. For both the team and the player, this is a brand-new beginning. It is believed that through continuous efforts and progress, He Yupeng will eventually find his place in Beijing Guoan and achieve new breakthroughs in his career.