Shandong Taishan has made another significant move in the transfer market, securing their second signing of the winter window. Following the recent acquisition of young winger Zhong Yihao from Henan Team, the club has now announced the addition of Tang Chuang, a towering domestic forward who played for Chengdu Rongcheng last season. Tang Chuang, born in 1996 in Handan, Hebei, stands out from many professional footballers as he did not come through the traditional youth training system. Instead, he made a name for himself in Chinese football through university futsal competitions. In 2015, while studying at Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Tang scored a hat-trick in the final of the Shandong Division of the National University Futsal League, helping his team secure the championship. This match marked a pivotal moment in his career. During his time at Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Tang received meticulous guidance from Guo Zuojin, the former head coach of Qingdao Hainiu. It was this coach's keen eye that laid the foundation for Tang's professional path. In 2017, Tang represented Qingdao Zhongqingyinglian in the Chinese City Football League, finishing as runners-up. He then joined Qingdao Hongshi to compete in the China League Two. By the 2019 season, at just 23 years old, Tang transferred to Suzhou Dongwu in the China League One, quickly becoming an important rotational player in the front line. Over three seasons with Suzhou Dongwu, Tang scored a total of 18 goals and provided 4 assists. His impressive performances in the China League One caught the attention of Chengdu Rongcheng, who…