The Super Cup final is just around the corner, with Shanghai Port facing their old rivals, Shanghai Shenhua. Can they avenge their previous defeat? Especially when a new foreign aid from Brazil has become the focus, we can't help but ask: Can Vitor do it? This is a topic full of suspense. Last year in the Super Cup, Shanghai Port lost to Shanghai Shenhua, a match that left the entire team and fans feeling frustrated. The image of that defeat still lingers in our minds: the opponents lifting the trophy while they hung their heads. Therefore, this year's Super Cup has everyone from the club management to the fans eagerly anticipating a revenge match. As the "secret weapon" for Shanghai Port's new season, Vitor undoubtedly carries many hopes. This name may be unfamiliar to many, but seasoned football fans who have followed Brazilian football know that this former number ten for the Brazilian national youth team is no ordinary player. His story is quite intriguing. Vitor's football career is like a roller coaster. In his youth, he was the backbone of the Brazilian national youth team, wearing the number ten jersey and excelling in international competitions. Especially during that year's Toulon Cup, he was known as an excellent player in transitioning from defense to attack, and was even once considered a football prodigy. However, on the path to becoming a genius, there are always obstacles. At the peak of his career, a severe knee injury brought him down. He lost his speed and finesse, and in the following years, he…

The final outlook for the 2025 Chinese Super League is taking shape, with the strength of each team largely settled and the situation in each division becoming increasingly clear. Fans are eagerly anticipating the championship race, the battle for AFC Champions League spots, and the relegation struggles, so let's analyze the current state and potential directions for each team! I. Championship Contenders: Peak Showdown, Championship Foundation Steady Shanghai Shenhua As a core contender for the title, Shenhua has a relatively stable lineup, mature tactics, and good chemistry among players. The addition of players like Mineluo and Li Ke has further enhanced their overall strength. As long as they avoid injury issues, they are likely to secure the championship trophy early. Beijing Guoan Guoan boasts an impressive domestic player pool and strong performances from Serbian foreign aid, giving them an excellent front line. However, instability in their defense is their biggest concern, and there is still a lack of chemistry between the coach and the players. Nonetheless, the possibility of bringing in another big-name foreign player adds a touch of suspense to their title pursuit. Chengdu Rongcheng As a rising force in recent years, Rongcheng has highly competitive foreign aid and is gradually strengthening its domestic support in the backline. However, their thin overall squad and the challenge of facing strong teams for the first time may make them slightly inferior in the championship race. II. AFC Champions League Contenders: Undercurrents Stirring, Clear Differences Shandong Taishan Despite the ups and downs of last season, Shandong remains one of the top teams…

Recently, the Chinese football scene has been graced with a notable transfer news: Lin Chuangyi, once the captain of Shanghai Port, is set to embark on a new chapter in his career. According to reports from multiple football media outlets, this experienced midfielder will make his first foray into Shandong football by joining Qingdao Hainiu Club. Lin has already begun participating in team training, and his arrival has been highly praised by Hainiu's head coach Li Xiaopeng. Lin Chuangyi's career can be described as full of ups and downs. During his time at Shanghai Port, he played alongside world-class players like Brazilian star Oscar, an experience that provided him with invaluable insights. However, his career has always been tinged with regret. On the training ground, he demonstrated top-notch technical ability and tactical awareness, with some teammates even comparing his training performances to those of Oscar. Unfortunately, whenever official matches came around, Lin struggled to translate his excellent training form onto the field. This stark contrast between training and match performance has been a long-standing challenge for Lin. Particularly in physical confrontations, he often found himself at a disadvantage, with a tendency to fall easily, hindering his ability to showcase his technical prowess in intense games. More disappointingly, during his tenure at Shanghai Port, Lin never managed to break through with goals or assists, which directly affected his standing within the team. Several coaches who initially believed in Lin's abilities and sought to heavily utilize him ultimately had to let go due to his underwhelming performances in official matches. After his…

As we all know, with the start of the latest round of training for the national team, fans outside are becoming more and more interested in naturalized players. After all, aside from Hou Yongyong, who is currently being evaluated by Ivankovic, it will be some time before Serginho and Little Oscar also become eligible to wear the national team's jersey. In addition to this, Shanghai Port recently completed a significant signing. This signing not only addresses the crisis of Wu Lei possibly not being able to play in the new season but also helps the national team retain a player who could potentially be their strongest naturalized player in the future. This player is Leonardo, who played for Zhejiang last season. We know that during this offseason, there has been a lot of news about Leonardo, mainly because he does not belong to Zhejiang but to Shandong Taishan. Leonardo joined the Chinese Super League in February 2021 with Shandong Taishan, but by the end of July that year, he began his loan spell. First, he was loaned to Hebei in the Chinese Super League, where he made 12 appearances, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist. Then in February 2022, he was loaned to Ulsan Hyundai in the Korean K League and won the league championship with the team. In April 2023, Leonardo returned to the Chinese Super League on loan to Changchun Yatai, where he had several outstanding performances. Finally, in July 2023, he was loaned again to the current Zhejiang team and has been playing for them until…

Currently, the Taishan team is training in Shanghai, and the team's recruitment work is also in full swing. The existing Wakko, Cressang, and Zecca will continue to stay with the team in the new season, and the team's midfield and backcourt will also buy people to strengthen their strength. It is reported that this time the team used its own connections in Brazil and did not blindly delegate power to Cui Kangxi. Compared to recruiting from the Korean league, Brazilian foreign aid with higher cost-effectiveness has become the first choice. According to media reports, Taishan team has basically confirmed two foreign players, namely Lucas and Madrugada, whose positions are central defender and defensive midfielder. Both of them are around 25 or 26 years old, with a value of between 600,000 and 700,000, which can be said to be in the prime of their lives and in excellent condition. Taishan team sent away Pato, Leonardo also confirmed to join Shanghai Port, Jadeson will also leave the team, so the team will complete the five foreign aid lineup. Such foreign aid strength is also among the best in the Chinese Super League, coupled with excellent domestic players and emerging young talents, the team is fully capable of challenging for the championship. Last season, after losing Sun Zhunhao, Moises, and Fellaini, the quality of foreign aid has not been strengthened. With only one truly healthy Wakko, it was decided that the team could not compete with top teams. This time, it is very necessary to strengthen the defensive midfielder and central defender positions.…

In preparation for the new season, Shandong Taishan is currently undergoing winter training in Shanghai under the leadership of Choi Kang-hee, effectively dispelling rumors of his dismissal. However, for Choi Kang-hee to solidify his position as head coach in the new season, he must achieve results, at the very least securing a championship trophy. Last season, Shandong Taishan finished fifth in the league and was the runner-up in the FA Cup, resulting in their exclusion from the upcoming season's AFC Champions League. The team's poor performance was attributed to Choi Kang-hee's unsuccessful recruitment strategy. According to previous media reports, Shandong Taishan has taken back the transfer authority from Choi Kang-hee. In this context, the club has successively parted ways with players such as Pato, Marcelo, Liao LiSheng, Tong Lei, and He XiaoKe, with Jia Desong's departure also imminent. With players leaving, new ones are set to join. Journalist Li PingKang revealed that Shandong Taishan should soon announce three new signings. Among them, two rumored Brazilian foreign players, Madruga and Gazal, have been secured, while the other new addition is a domestic player. All three new signings are under 30 years old, and as long as they pass the upcoming physical examinations, the two Brazilian players will join Shandong Taishan in the new season. This domestic player is Tang Chuang from Chengdu Rongcheng, a 28-year-old center forward who has already joined Shandong Taishan's winter training. He will serve as a substitute for ZeKa or an important rotational player in the central defender position in the new season. The reason Shandong Taishan…

Shandong Taishan FC Completes Five Foreign Players! Two Squads for the CSL, Aiming to Win the Championship Next Season January 13th, Beijing time, according to multiple media reports, Shandong Taishan FC has signed two Brazilian foreign players, Madruga and Lucas Gazal. Madruga plays as a midfielder in the holding position, while Lucas Gazal will replace Marcelo as the team's new foreign central defender. With this, the five foreign players for Taishan FC's new season have all been finalized, including forwards Zeke, Crescencio, Kazai, midfielder Madruga, and central defender Lucas Gazal.‌ In addition to the foreign players, Taishan FC is also trialing 29-year-old tall striker Tang Chuang. This domestic tall striker who scored twice against Shanghai Port last season is likely to stay with Taishan FC next season. With this, the new season's recruitment work of Taishan FC will basically come to an end. Madruga, Lucas Gazal, and Tang Chuang are the main reinforcement players for Taishan FC next season.‌ Last season, Taishan FC only ranked 5th in the Chinese Super League (CSL) and failed to qualify for the AFC Champions League. The team's performance decline was mainly due to two reasons: one was the tight schedule and fatigue from frequent matches; the other was the incomplete lineup, unable to gather five foreign players. In such a situation, Taishan FC suffered greatly in the CSL matches, leading to a continuous decline in results. Now, Taishan FC does not need to worry about the AFC Champions League in the new season, and the team has also gathered five foreign players, making the…

Although Oscar and Bargas chose to leave as free agents, transferring to the Brazilian league and the Saudi Professional League respectively, Shanghai Port continues to strengthen its lineup in an orderly manner. After spending 300,000 euros to acquire Vital, the former No. 10 player of the Brazilian national youth team for the midfield position, they also brought Leonardo, who has scored highly in the Chinese Super League over the past two years, into their ranks. It is well known that Leonardo scores many goals, but his assist ability has always been underestimated. He is not a center forward, or rather, letting him play upfront would be very ineffective because he is not fast and does not have much dribbling ability. The most suitable configuration for Leonardo is still a center forward paired with a speedy spearhead teammate, allowing him to receive the ball at a relatively advanced midfielder or winger position. On the one hand, Leonardo likes to retreat to deeper positions to receive the ball and organize the attack. On the other hand, his small-ball wall-passing cooperation in the core area is also excellent, which may all be reasons why Shanghai Port selected him. Leonardo has a flaw in that he is unwilling to defend. Once the team loses possession, he often stands completely still, which could be a significant problem. It remains to be seen whether Muscat can help him change. Considering Wu Lei's age and injuries, as well as the new foreign midfielder Vital's defensive effectiveness possibly not being as good as Oscar's, this could weaken Shanghai…

Shanghai Port performed well last season in both the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup, winning the double championship. As a result, the abilities of Shanghai Port's head coach Muscat and general manager Sun Xiang were recognized by the fans. The saying "Opportunity favors the prepared mind" is equally applicable to Muscat. Muscat was invited by Shanghai Port with great effort and expense, and he has since rejuvenated the club after taking over. Whether it's on-site command or troop deployment, Muscat has impressed the fans with his outstanding performance. Thanks to his remarkable achievements, Muscat received an early contract extension from the club. However, Muscat remained humble and began to seek new signings, selecting suitable new faces. At the same time, under Muscat's initiative, Shanghai Port recalled their loaned-out players. Among them, He Guan and Abrahim have returned to Shanghai Port and are participating in the winter training camp. It is worth noting that Shanghai Port has made significant progress in signing Brazilian striker Leonardo. Leonardo still had a contract with Luneng, but the team was not interested in keeping him and hoped to send the Brazilian striker away. Initially, Luneng believed that Zhejiang could buy out Leonardo and make him a key player in their matches. After joining Zhejiang on loan, Leonardo delivered commendable performances. Whenever Zhejiang found themselves in a deadlock during matches, Leonardo would step up and perform heroics to save the day. However, Zhejiang was unwilling to bear the high transfer fee for Leonardo, which presented Shanghai Port with an opportunity to intercept. After Shanghai…

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…