In the long history of Chinese football, Su Maozhen is undoubtedly a shining star. As the best striker in the hearts of many fans in the history of the Chinese men's football team, his career was filled with brilliance and regret. At the peak of his career at the age of 30, Su Maozhen chose to retire, a decision that is still lamented by many fans to this day. Despite receiving invitations from multiple teams at the time, he resolutely chose to hang up his boots out of deep affection for Shandong football.
After retiring, Su Maozhen did not stay away from football. He poured his passion and talent into youth training. At the Shandong Luneng Football School, he served as the head coach of the youth team, cultivating batch after batch of young players with a rigorous attitude and professional skills. His efforts were recognized, and he was later transferred to coach the national team's youth ranks, contributing to the future of Chinese football.
However, despite achieving remarkable success in youth training, Su Maozhen never returned to the first team of Shandong Luneng. He went in and out of Qingdao men's football several times and served as the executive coach of Beigti University, but he never found the stage that would allow him to soar again. It wasn't until December 2023 when Su Maozhen returned to Qingdao Hainiu as the head of the Chinese coaching staff that his football career seemed to have a new turning point.
But Su Maozhen's football story did not end there. Recently, he passed the interview for the public recruitment of vice president of Shandong Luneng and is about to return to the team he loves dearly in a new capacity. This news has excited many fans who are looking forward to Su Maozhen continuing his glory in his new position.
It is reported that Su Maozhen's interview performance was excellent, and both parties are currently discussing specific details. If all goes well, he will officially return to Shandong Taishan in the near future to serve as the vice president of Shandong Luneng Club. This position not only means that he will participate in the daily management and decision-making of the club but also may pave the way for him to become the head coach of Shandong Luneng in the future.
Su Maozhen's return undoubtedly injects a new vitality into Shandong Luneng. His football wisdom and leadership abilities will bring about new changes and developments for the team. At the same time, his presence will inspire more young players to train hard and contribute to the future of the team.
For fans, Su Maozhen's return is not just the return of a football star, but also the continuation and transmission of a spirit. His football career was filled with tenacity and fighting spirit, which will inspire Shandong Luneng to keep moving forward and bring more victories and joy to the fans.
After many years, Su Maozhen is returning to Shandong Luneng to write a new chapter in his new position. We look forward to him showcasing his talents and charm on the new stage once again, contributing more strength to the future of Shandong Luneng and Chinese football. We believe that under his leadership, Shandong Luneng will welcome an even more brilliant tomorrow.