In the world of football, there are always some players who can give a unique style to unpopular jersey numbers, making them seem like their own exclusive marks, carrying unique stories and memories. Take Manchester City in the Premier League as an example. Balotelli's number 45 is very famous, especially during the Manchester derby when he showed the classic scene of "Why Always Me," which deeply engraved this number 45 in the minds of fans. It seems like this number has its own magic; whenever it is mentioned, that story plays back like a movie in front of you. Looking at Chelsea's Ballack, his number 13 is also an eternal classic. You know, number 13 in Europe is like a number cursed with "bad luck," not very popular, just like how some people in China feel about number 14, but Ballack made it shine with a different brilliance. There's also Toni Kroos' number 38 and Schweinsteiger's number 31, both leaving their unique marks on the green field. On the Serie A stage, there are even more such examples. Sha Lavi's number 92, Pirlo's number 21, Kaka's number 22, each number is like a key, opening up wonderful football memories, they are classic among classics, making people reminisce endlessly. On the Chinese Super League stage, there are also such stories. Wu Xi, the captain of Shanghai Shenhua, is one such example with his number 15. In my impression, not many players choose this number. As a main player from Shenhua's youth training and also the captain, Wu Xi wearing number 15…

With the departure of big-name stars like Oscar and Bargas from the Chinese Super League (CSL) stage, the league seems to have entered a chaotic era akin to the "Warring States," with teams gearing up and the championship race becoming increasingly unpredictable. From the current situation, Shanghai Shenhua appears to be the most likely candidate for the championship. In the next season, their lineup is as solid as a castle, with no obvious weaknesses. Shenhua is not a team that relies on foreign players; they are more supported by the tactical system meticulously crafted by Sluisky. Looking at the CSL's player value rankings for the 2025 season, none of Shenhua's players are in the top six. The highest-valued player is Klauss of Shandong Taishan, followed by Leonardo, and then Guga and Fabio of Beijing Guoan. Although there are rumors that Serginho's transfer to Beijing Guoan could strengthen their lineup, Shenhua also has its own confidence. During the 2024 season, the five major foreign players in the CSL had very few appearances among the three major clubs. Now, various intelligence suggests that the foreign player coming to replace Malele at Shenhua is just Minero from the Brazilian second division, who has a history of heart disease and serious injuries. It seems unrealistic for Sluisky to rely on foreign players to win the championship. However, Sluisky is like a magical magician, with excellent skills in promoting new talents. Look at the national players in Shenhua's current lineup: Bao Yaxiong, Yang Zexiang, Jiang Shenglong, Zhu Chenjie, Xu Haoyang, Wang Haijian, Gao Tianyi, Xie…

In the vibrant and passionate green stage of the Chinese Super League, December 31, 2024, marked a poignant pause, as two stars from the 80s generation - Beijing Guoan's Yu Dabao and Shanghai Shenhua's Cao Yunding - bid farewell to the field where they had shed countless sweat and left many memories, like meteors fading into the night sky. Yu Dabao, at the age of 36, reached the end of his career. At that moment, Beijing Guoan, like a deeply affectionate guardian, officially announced his retirement, as if solemnly holding a farewell ceremony for a companion of many years. And Guoan's teammates also sent heartfelt blessings to Cao Yunding in their own ways on social media, as if using these warm words to weave a touching ending for the time they spent together. Lin Liangming and Yu Dabao share a similar and storied past; they embarked on a journey of European training together, chasing their football dreams in foreign lands, and after returning to China, they served Dalian before reuniting at Beijing Guoan. Lin Liangming's words, "Those who like Guoan and pay attention to youth training will still see you 'every day,'" continue to resonate among fans. Other forwards such as Wang Ziming, Fang Hao, and He Yupeng also sent their blessings, which, when combined, undoubtedly prove that Yu Dabao was like a warm sun in winter within the Guoan team, winning recognition and affection from everyone around him with his enthusiasm and sincerity. This good people's edge is like a lush tree deeply rooted within the team. On the…

Recently, according to domestic media reports, the first major foreign aid for Guoan in the winter window has arrived, and it is Serginho. Serginho is a very capable player who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A. Later, Serginho caught the last train of the Super League's gold rush football and joined the Yatai team. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, and this saying applies equally to Serginho. After joining Yatai, Serginho became the core of the team. Whenever Yatai was in a stalemate during the game, Serginho could step up immediately. The main reason Serginho has become a hot new signing for Guoan is that he will obtain naturalization qualifications this month. Guoan is preparing to naturalize Serginho, hoping that he can naturalize and play for the national team, which is something many fans look forward to. As we all know, the national team lacks people in the commander position. The national team once relied heavily on Wang Shangyuan in this position. After Wang Shangyuan took the starting position as the central midfielder, his overall performance was somewhat mediocre. Therefore, the national team coach Ivankovic hopes to make new discoveries in the central midfielder position. Then, Serginho, who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A, is worth looking forward to by fans. Previously, there was no significant progress in Serginho's naturalization to the national team, mainly because no Super League club was willing to pay. Now that Guoan is willing to pay for Serginho's naturalization, the Football Association and the national…

The former Russian national team coach has a big heart! There is also an option to terminate the contract with Shenhua for free! The former Russian coach's heart is as wide as the sea, and there are hidden mysteries in the Shenhua contract? Are you nervous, Shenhua fans? Hey, fellow Shenhua die-hards, today we have to talk about what's going on at our doorstep! Have you heard? The coach who once led the Russian national team to battle in all directions and was affectionately called "the four-way driver" by the fans, Slutske, actually has a "walk away" clause in his Shenhua contract! When you hear this, does your heart skip a beat? We must say that Coach Slutske's heart is not just ordinary broad! Looking at the new season of Shenhua, the winter training whistle is about to blow, and the national players are busy running around. Training, Spring Festival holidays, Super Cup, one link after another, as tight as the morning rush hour in Shanghai's alleyways. And so, when February comes, the Asian Champions League and the league will follow one after another, and Coach Slutske will start his "continuous rotation" mode again. Looking back at the 2024 season, Shenhua only won the Super Cup championship, and the FA Cup and CSL titles were out of reach. Although there was a breath of difference in the league, on the football field, without winning the championship, it was all for nothing. So, in the 2025 season, if Coach Slutske wants to keep his position, he must win at least one…

Chinese Super League: Sar to join Tianjin, Lavi to Guoan, Labu follows Dalian, 8 teams winter training in Haikou The clubs of the three-tier league that have no worries about entry have already started or are about to start preparing for the 2025 season, and the CSL teams will also announce the joining of new recruits this month. The last few teams on vacation will end their holidays within the next week and start preparing for the new year. After Tianjin Jinmen Tiger sent off three foreign players, [Hadas, Ademi] confirmed to stay, while the central defender [Grant] seems to be still waiting. In the new season, it is expected to spend 250,000 euros to introduce Spanish midfielder [Christian-Salvador], who is 30 years old, worth 800,000 euros, 183 tall and 79 kilograms. He has played 13 times and started 4 times in the Segunda Division of Elche this season, with strong physical confrontation, balanced defensive, speed, shooting, passing and dribbling abilities, and can play as a defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, and wingback, belonging to a versatile player in the midfield and backcourt. The last foreign aid quota will basically be left for the center forward position. Dalian Yingbo has already started its winter training journey. The club's foreign aid combination has taken shape this year, with three forwards, one defensive midfielder, and one central defender. In addition to [Kalanga], who successfully stayed, and [Malele] from Shanghai Shenhua, the Macedonian defensive midfielder [Alimi] is also very close to joining. The foreign aid [Labu Yade] whose contract with Yunnan Yulong expired has…

In the ever-changing landscape of the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua's announcement was like a pebble dropped into a lake, stirring ripples in the hearts of fans. Cao Yunding, Malele, Jin Yangyang, and Xu Yougang will not be renewing their contracts, yet many fans feel that the team's lineup is already largely in place. In just over a week, Slutsky will lead the team to Hainan for training, and there are many reasons behind this. Looking back at the 2024 season, Shenhua was like a machine fine-tuned to peak performance, with a well-balanced lineup. The veterans were like the team's stabilizing pillars, the "Xuanming Elders" that provided reassurance; the core strength, Zhu Chenjie and Jiang Shenglong, were like two sturdy pillars holding up the sky. There were also national team players like Wang Haijian, Gao Tianyi, and Xie Pengfei, who were like agile threads weaving through, making the team's operations smoother. When faced with tough challenges, it was left to the foreign players to resolve them: Luis, Manafa, Amadou, and Teixeira, all of whom held contracts. In the world of the Chinese Super League, breaking contracts is rare, especially since Jushi took over Shenhua, there has never been such a precedent, as if an unwritten rule firmly protects the team's personnel structure. According to international practice, the accuracy rate of foreign player selections leaked by accompanying journalists is as high as ninety percent, and once announced, it's a done deal. Currently, the rumored foreign player for Shenhua comes from Mineiro of the Brazilian second division, which may seem low-level, but…

Beijing Guoan Club has delivered a satisfying year-end summary to its fans, starting with the departure of last season's heavily criticized head coach Suarez. After careful consideration, they have chosen the Spanish coach Quique Setien, known for his attacking football style, to lead the coaching team. Setien's joining makes him the most prominent head coach in the Chinese Super League (CSL), with his experience coaching Barcelona and other famous clubs, giving Beijing fans endless expectations. In terms of players, the club has renewed contracts with three veterans Zhang Xizhe, Wang Gang, and Chi Zhongguo, showing the players the care of the club. Another meritorious captain Yu Dabao has transitioned to become a coach at the Guoan Youth Training Academy, which can be considered a proper arrangement for this meritorious captain. The outstanding player Cao Yongjing, who is in his prime, has received a top salary contract for four years, which is also the greatest recognition for this newly promoted national team member. Additionally, Bai Yang and Nabi Jiang have also successfully renewed their contracts. Confirmed departing players Mamadou, Zhang Chengdong, and Li Ke may still appear on the CSL stage next year, as changing the environment is their final choice. Newcomer Serginho has confirmed his naturalization and joining, and Wu Shaocong is also very close to joining Beijing Guoan. It is reported that negotiations are underway for a powerful defensive midfielder. With strong troops and horses, Beijing Zhonghe Guoan Club's goal of always striving for first place next season may be achieved!

Translation of the article content into English: The year 2024 has come to a close, and 2025 has begun. Looking back at the past two months since the end of the season, all 16 teams in the Chinese Super League (CSL) have been subject to various transfer rumors. However, only a few of these have been officially announced, with the majority remaining unconfirmed. This article compiles the transfer rumors of each CSL team over the past two months for entertainment purposes only; they do not reflect actual confirmed information. In this context, "Incoming" represents potential signings, confirmed signings, or possible loan moves. "Outgoing" refers to potential departures, confirmed departures, or possible loan outs. Retired players are listed separately. Shanghai Port: Incoming: Vital, Tomorrow, Tao Qianglong, Liu Ruofan. Outgoing: Oscar, Bargas, Citadini, William, Liu Zhurun, He Guan, Li Shenyuan (retired). Shanghai Shenhua: Incoming: Minero, Wang Shilong. Outgoing: Malele, Cao Yunding (retired), Jin Yangyang, Xu Yougang, Wen Jiabao, Fernandinho, Zhang Wei, Dai Weijun, Xie Pengfei, Ma Zhen. Chengdu Rongcheng: Incoming: Han Pengfei, Liu Dianzuo, Liao Lisheng, Li Ke, Xie Pengfei, Wu Xiaohai. Outgoing: Yang Yiming, Geng Xiaofeng, Yang Fan, Zhang Yan, Yan Dinghao, Palacios. Beijing Guoan: Incoming: Setien (Head Coach), Serginho, Yan Dinghao, Yuan Mincheng, Liao Yangyang, Wu Shaocong, Biella. Outgoing: Yu Dabao (retired), Adebenro, Engardu/Mamadou (one of the two), Duan Dezhi, Jiang Wenhao, Li Boxi, Zhang Chengdong, Li Ke. Shandong Taishan: Incoming: Madruga. Outgoing: Marcel, Pato, Leonardo, Jadeson, Song Long, Tong Lei, Sun Guowen, Liao Lisheng, He Xiaoke, Zhao Jianfei, Duan Liuyu, Han Rongze, Ji Xiang, Fernandinho (to be determined). Tianjin…

The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League (CSL) is about to open, and Beijing Guoan has made a "big move" in anticipation. Last season, under the leadership of Portuguese coach Suarez, Guoan finished fourth in the league, missing out on the AFC Champions League, and was left behind by the top two teams, Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua, causing concern among the club's management. At this critical juncture, changing coaches became inevitable. Setien, who once coached Barcelona, quickly took office. Upon his arrival, he demonstrated a bold style, putting five players, including Yu Dabao and Li Ke, on the list for transfer, which sparked heated discussions among fans. Among those being transferred, captain Yu Dabao is a meritorious veteran with a glorious record. In the 2024 season, he played 16 times, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. Versatile enough to play as both a forward and center-back, he is known as the team's "jack-of-all-trades," ready to fill any position needed. Everyone had hoped he would retire peacefully at Guoan, but after his contract expired, he was let go by the new coach, and there are even rumors that he might retire. Fans are reluctant to see him go, and the topic "Saving Yu Dabao's Career" has gained significant online attention. They reminisce about his past highlights, such as his passionate celebrations after scoring decisive goals, which remain unforgettable to this day. Zhang Chengdong, on the other hand, played 12 games last season with less impressive statistics, but his fighting spirit on the field was evident to all.…