Among the four major giants of the Chinese Super League, Beijing Guoan has the most central defenders over 1.9 meters tall.
When it comes to the four giants of the Chinese Super League, we can't say much about other aspects, but there is still something to be seen in terms of height advantage on defense.
Especially for central defenders, players over 1.9 meters tall are simply a gift from heaven, and their ability in aerial defense is beyond question.
Not only fans, but even coaching staff must pay special attention to these players, because their height advantage has almost become an absolute weapon to dominate the air.
Speaking of these players with height advantages, we have to talk about the lineups of these four giants and see which team's central defenders have the most potential for "height is justice."
Let's start with Shanghai Port.
Here, the situation is a bit disappointing - the height of Shanghai Port's central defenders seems to have never been particularly outstanding, especially Wei Zhen, who is just a centimeter or two short, at 1.89 meters tall, barely considered tall, but can only be said to be somewhat useful.
If they were to face opponents over 1.9 meters tall, it would really be a struggle.
Looking at Chengdu Rongcheng, oh my, the situation is similar, with almost no central defender breaking the 1.9-meter mark, which directly affects their performance in aerial defense.
On the other hand, Shandong Taishan does have a central defender over 1.9 meters tall - Marcel, who stands at 1.93 meters tall and completely dominates the opponent's attacking aerial balls.
Marcel's future remains uncertain, as whether he will appear in the 2025 season of the Chinese Super League still depends on the club's decision.
Honestly, a player like Marcel would be a steal for any other team, but whether Taishan will continue to give him playing opportunities is still a mystery.
Moving on to Shanghai Shenhua, the situation is a bit different.
Shenhua currently has a very valuable height asset at the central defender position - Jiang Shenglong.
Standing over 1.9 meters tall, he is basically the core of Shenhua's defense.
In fact, Jiang Shenglong's career has had some ups and downs, having been loaned out twice, once to Tianjin and another to Chongqing, but these experiences have not affected his status at Shenhua.
More importantly, Jiang Shenglong's advantage in aerial combat helps the team take certain defensive initiative in matches.
As for Beijing Guoan, this team is truly a den of dragons and tigers.
Judging from the height of central defenders, they are absolutely the most advantageous among the four giants.
First of all, there is Engadu, who stands at 1.90 meters tall, not only is his height considered top-notch in the Chinese Super League, but he is also a member of the Cameroon national team and was part of the best lineup in the 2023 season.
Another pleasant surprise for Guoan in the central defender position is Mamadou from Africa.
Mamadou's height actually reaches 1.91 meters! Such a tall stature gives him a natural advantage both in dominating the air and in terms of combativeness.
Although his performance has surpassed Engadu, the problem arises - his contract has expired, and there is still no news of renewal.
It is likely that Mamadou will not continue to stay at Beijing Guoan next season, which is really a pity.
If he really leaves, Beijing Guoan's defense will inevitably be affected to some extent.
Next, let's talk about Guoan's local player, Bai Yang.
Bai Yang is also a skilled player, standing at 1.92 meters tall, and his advantage at the central defender position is self-evident.
In the 2024 season, Bai Yang has already played 12 times, and if Mamadou really leaves, Bai Yang is likely to become Guoan's main player.
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