First Signing in 2025! 1.88m Striker Joins Shandong Taishan, Cui Kangxi Has Two More Advantages, Aiming for the Championship Beijing time January 11th, let us continue to pay attention to the domestic football circle. The Super League giant Shandong Taishan team has already rushed to Shanghai on January 8th for a one-month winter training. This time the team chose Shanghai, which is convenient for travel and AFC Champions League matches, secondly, the training base facilities are better than Haikou, and in fact, Cui Kangxi has settled in Shanghai, which is beneficial for the old man to take care of his family. Currently, other Super League teams such as Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, Shanghai SIPG, Beijing Guoan, etc., have announced new foreign players or introduced local players, while Shandong Taishan team has not yet had specific news. However, on January 10th, according to media person Miao Yuan, the team officially announced that the first foreign player in 2025 has been released, which is 1.88 meters tall Tang Chuang. Many fans may not be very familiar with Tang Chuang. He is a forward player who played for Chengdu Rongcheng last season and has played for many teams such as Qingdao Hongshi. Overall, his physical quality is still very good, and he has become a reinforcement for Shandong Taishan in the forward position. As we all know, Shandong Taishan currently has Zeka, Bi Jinhuo, Delgado, Crespo, Xie Weneng, Yang Yongqi and other attacking players in the forward position. With the joining of Tang Chuang, the team can match more combinations in the forward position,…

Recently, the new signing center forward Tang Chuang of Shandong Taishan has joined the team for winter training. Many fans in Shandong are puzzled and believe that the team did not need to sign him. This is because Tang Chuang is already 29 years old and has been playing in the China League One in recent years. Shandong fans think it would be better to focus on the young talent Lu Yongtao from their youth training system, especially since the tall striker Liu Guobo, who was signed from Beijing Guoan, has yet to make his debut. Liu Guobo was a key player cultivated by Guoan, and he was originally thought to be as capable as Zhang Yuning. Liu Guobo's talent when he first started out was indeed remarkable, not inferior to Zhang Yuning at the same time. However, due to his thin physique, he struggled to establish himself in the Chinese Super League. Guoan gave Liu Guobo many opportunities to prove himself, but his highlights were few. In the 2022 season, he came off the bench in a CSL match for Guoan and performed a feat of dribbling past two defenders. Afterwards, Liu Guobo passed the ball to Zhang Yuning, who scored directly. Throughout his tenure with Guoan, this was one of his better performances, and as a forward, he only managed to score one goal for the team. With such underwhelming performances, Liu Guobo was naturally not offered a renewal by Guoan. Surprisingly, after his contract with Guoan expired, he secured a big contract with Shandong Taishan. Shandong Taishan…

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…

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…

Shandong Luneng has already started their winter training in Shanghai, which has surprised many fans. After all, the temperature in Shanghai is also quite low, far from ideal compared to Hainan for winter training. Hainan currently boasts a pleasant climate, particularly suitable for trial training for teams like Luneng in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Additionally, Hainan is home to many teams, making it convenient for Luneng to play friendly matches. So, under these circumstances, why did Luneng choose not to train in Hainan? For this situation, Luneng's assistant coach, Tang Tian, provided an official explanation. Tang Tian mentioned that before the start of last season's CSL, Luneng indeed chose to train in Hainan. However, the result was a series of injuries among the players, especially the new center forward Zeke, who was out for the entire season. Therefore, the coaching staff believed that going to Hainan wasn't lucky for the club. It seems that under these circumstances, Luneng decided to conduct their winter training in Shanghai instead. Recently, there were rumors that Luneng had disagreements with head coach Choi Kang-hee over recruitment, and they even considered stripping him of his recruitment rights. In reality, doing so would undoubtedly lead to a fallout with Choi Kang-hee. Since Luneng can't afford to let him go, they must continue to trust him. At the same time, regarding the recruitment of foreign players, everyone needs to compromise. For example, the selection of the central defender can be left to the senior management of Luneng. Choi Kang-hee only needs to consider the selection of…

Recently, Jinmen Tiger has made significant progress in recruitment, with new additions to the center-back, center-forward, defensive midfield, and attacking midfield positions. Among them, familiar faces like Yang Fan, Sun Mingqian, and Zhang Wei are expected to take on important roles. However, the right-back position still needs reinforcement. Jinmen Tiger's head coach, Yu Genwei, may be looking for a suitable right-back at the last moment to replace the departing player, Tomorrow. Tomorrow performed exceptionally well after joining Jinmen Tiger, becoming a core player on the right flank with his solid defense and ability to deliver impressive crosses in attack. Unfortunately, just as he was establishing himself at Jinmen Tiger, he chose to leave and join Shanghai Port. This situation has left the right-back position a headache for Yu Genwei. Many fans believe that he should consider bringing in Ji Xiang from Luneng to strengthen the right-back lineup. Ji Xiang is a proven talent who once captained Luneng. Moreover, Luneng won the double of the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup in the 2021 season, with Ji Xiang playing a crucial role. Ji Xiang is a versatile player capable of playing both left and right full-back positions, as well as center-back, defensive midfield, and winger. During his time at Jiangsu, Cuilongzhu even placed him in the center-forward position, where he became a fan favorite and an all-round captain. However, Ji Xiang has been relegated to the bench in the past two seasons at Luneng and did not participate in the team's winter training, which is quite concerning. From this detail,…

In order to prepare for the remaining matches of the top 18 qualifiers, Ivan led the national football team to start training in Haikou. It is expected that the next top 18 qualifiers will be selected from these training players. The first opponent of the national team this year is Saudi Arabia, and the national team will play away. There are a total of 32 players on the list this time, and there will definitely be players who miss the top 18 qualifiers. From 32 to 23, the prediction of the national team's lineup against Saudi Arabia, with potential omissions from Port, Guoan, and Luneng. Firstly, in the goalkeeper position of the national team, Wang Dalei and Yan Junling's positions are relatively stable. Among the choices of Han Jiaqi and Jian Tao, Ivan may prefer Han Jiaqi. Last season in the Chinese Super League, Han Jiaqi performed more brilliantly, and he was full of passion in the game, which could mobilize the team's enthusiasm and fighting spirit, more like a defensive leader. Among the defenders, with the addition of overseas central defender Wu Shaocong, the national team has more options at the center-back position. After traveling to Europe, Wu Shaocong can help him squeeze out other players in the same position. Jiang Guangtai missed this time due to injury, but if there were no injuries, he would almost certainly be selected. Adding two players from Shenhua, the national team's center-back position needs to "slim down". Hai Gang's central defender Wei Zhen often makes mistakes, Wumiti Jiang from the three towns…

Let's talk about a heavyweight figure in Chinese football - Li Xiaopeng. After experiencing the ups and downs as the head coach of the national team, this former Shandong Luneng meritorious coach has finally chosen an unusual path - returning to his hometown to coach Qingdao Hainiu. This decision not only demonstrates his infinite love and dedication to football but also allows us to see the sentiment and responsibility that a professional coach should have. Li Xiaopeng's return to coaching Qingdao Hainiu is a decision with great symbolic significance in his career. As a representative figure of Shandong football, Li Xiaopeng won widespread acclaim from fans during his time at Luneng for his stable tactical layout and profound football heritage. Although he was unable to leave his name in the honor book of top league championships, the feat of leading the team to the FA Cup final twice is enough to prove that his coaching ability cannot be underestimated. After experiencing the brief ups and downs of the national team coaching position, Li Xiaopeng did not choose to escape or retreat but bravely faced the challenges and proved his worth with practical actions. This time, he chose to return to his hometown to coach Qingdao Hainiu, which is not only a nostalgic look back at his football sentiment but also a deep affection for the development of his hometown's football. Looking back on Li Xiaopeng's coaching career, it can be described as magnificent and full of legendary color. During his time at Luneng, he led the team to repeatedly challenge…

Translation of the article content into English: Not an official announcement! Not a rumor! The latest training list for the Chinese men's national football team has finally been released after much anticipation. Thirty-two players will head to Haikou to embark on a new round of preparation. This list includes familiar veterans and promising newcomers, bringing joy to some and disappointment to others. With the World Cup qualifiers in March just around the corner, facing strong opponents like Saudi Arabia and Australia, can this newly formed national team shoulder the heavy burden? Today, let's delve into the stories behind this list. Coach Ivanković's selection strategy this time can be described as seeking change within stability. In defense, experienced veterans such as Wang Dalei, Jiang Shenglong, and Zhu Chenjie continue to anchor the team, providing stable defensive support. In midfield, there is a mix of experienced veterans and energetic newcomers, aiming to enhance control and creativity. Up front, Fernandinho continues to be selected, but whether he can solve the issue of the national team's lack of firepower remains to be seen. The most attention-grabbing aspect of this list is undoubtedly the omission of several big names and the inclusion of new young talents. Core players Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Alan are absent due to injuries, which undoubtedly affects the overall strength of the national team. Wu Lei's speed and impact, Jiang Guangtai's defensive toughness, and Alan's experience and technical skills are all indispensable to the national team. Their absence also presents opportunities for other players. Especially the addition of several newcomers…

Recently, Shandong Taishan's Brazilian Sports Football Club faced off against Shenzhen Youth, who had just been promoted to the China League One. The main purpose of this friendly match for the Brazilian team was to showcase their foreign players to potential buyers. As a result, they put on an impressive performance in both attack and defense. After 90 minutes of intense play, the Brazilian team emerged victorious with a resounding 4-0 win over Shenzhen Youth. Notably, after the game, Shenzhen Youth expressed great satisfaction with the performance of two players from Shandong Taishan's Brazilian team and are interested in further discussions. The Brazilian team will continue to play against Shenzhen Youth, during which the opposing coach will make a final decision on whether these two foreign players can join their club. Since being promoted to the China League One, Shenzhen Youth has been quick to strengthen their squad. Firstly, they signed veteran goalkeeper Cheng Yuele, who is a very capable player and has previously been selected for the national team under Gao Hongbo, even earning caps. Cheng established himself as the starting goalkeeper at Guangzhou R&F and became a key player for the team. Despite his advanced age, Cheng remains a reliable presence for Meizhou Hakka. Cheng's desire to return to the Shenzhen football scene in the twilight of his career and represent Shenzhen Youth is evident. Meanwhile, under the organization of Shandong Taishan, the Brazilian team came to China to play games with the aim of promoting their players. The players of the Brazilian team are all very promising,…