Good News! A new foreign defensive midfielder has joined Beijing Guoan, bolstering their attacking line and making them serious contenders for the Chinese Super League (CSL) championship. The excitement is palpable as Beijing Guoan fans celebrate the arrival of a new powerhouse in their midfield. The team has been eagerly anticipating reinforcements since the departure of Li Ke, leaving a noticeable gap in their defensive midfield. However, with the winter transfer window open, Guoan has made a significant move by securing the services of Da Wan, a player who has already arrived in Haikou and is awaiting an official announcement. Da Wan's reputation precedes him, having made a significant impact in Japan's J-League with Gamba Osaka. Over three seasons, he has played more than a hundred matches, scoring over ten goals, and his efficiency on the field is impressive. In the recently concluded 2024 season, he was instrumental in the team's success, averaging high numbers in tackles, interceptions, and ball recoveries. His defensive prowess is rock-solid, and he also contributes to the attack, earning him a place among the top ten players in the league in terms of average rating. He is known as the "midfield brain" of Gamba Osaka. What stands out even more is Da Wan's impeccable disciplinary record, having not received a single red card in three seasons. His clean and professional approach to the game promises to significantly enhance Guoan's midfield strength and interception capabilities. With such a formidable presence in front of the defense, fans can rest assured that their team is well-protected. The good…

With the deepening of the World Cup qualifiers, the top 18 stage has become a crucial battle for national teams to compete for World Cup entry tickets. For the Chinese men's football team, this stage is particularly critical as they face four strong opponents from different continents: Saudi Arabia, Australia, Indonesia, and Bahrain. Every match is like a decisive battle, testing not only the players' technical and tactical levels but also their willpower and team spirit. The goal of the Chinese men's football team in this World Cup qualifier is very clear: to break into the top four and strive to qualify for the playoff. To achieve this goal, the team has made meticulous preparations and adjustments in terms of lineup and tactics. Among them, the performance of the two front-line generals, Wei Shihao and Zhang Yuning, will be crucial. They not only possess excellent individual skills but can also contribute key goals at critical moments. Wei Shihao is known for his sharp breakthroughs and precise shooting, while Zhang Yuning has won the trust of coaches and fans with his comprehensive offensive ability and outstanding physical confrontation skills. Their collaboration will be an important weapon for the Chinese men's football team to impact the top four. Under the leadership of head coach Ivan, the Chinese men's football team has shown a new look in this World Cup qualifier. Ivan not only focuses on the team's overall cooperation and tactical execution but also dares to use young players to inject fresh blood into the team. These young players have shown outstanding…

With the opening of the winter transfer window, teams in the Chinese Super League (CSL) are strengthening their squads for the new season. Beijing Guoan, with its lofty ambitions, is no exception. Recently, domestic media brought exciting news to Beijing Guoan fans. It is reported that the previously rumored foreign midfielder, Dawan, has successfully arrived in Haikou and appeared at the Mission Hills Hotel where Guoan is staying. This news undoubtedly thrilled the fans, as it means that this powerful midfielder joining Beijing Guoan is only a matter of time. Since Li Ke's departure, Guoan's midfield has been somewhat stretched. Veteran Chi Zhongguo, though experienced, is getting older and cannot hold up this key position alone. Therefore, reinforcing the midfield and finding a strong midfielder to replace Li Ke and complement Chi Zhongguo became an urgent issue for Guoan during this winter window. The arrival of Dawa provides the best solution to this problem. Dawa previously played for Gamba Osaka in Japan's J-League. Over the past three seasons, he has made 114 appearances, scoring 14 goals, showing stable and efficient performance. In the recently concluded 2024 season, Dawa reached the peak of his career. He averaged 2.2 clearances, 0.8 interceptions, 1.3 tackles, and 3.9 recoveries per game, which are undoubtedly top-level defensive statistics in the CSL. More importantly, while maintaining high-efficiency defense, Dawa also demonstrated excellent offensive capabilities, with an average rating of 7.04, ranking ninth among all J-League midfielders, making him the core of Gamba Osaka's midfield. It is worth noting that in the past three seasons, Dawa has…

It is well-known that recently, the national team's first training session for 2025 is underway. We are aware that this training is primarily aimed at addressing deficiencies in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers in March. During this training, the national team has called up a massive squad of 32 players, with only two naturalized players, Hou Yongyong and Fernandes. However, due to personal reasons, Fernandes did not report to the national team, which has caused much dissatisfaction and questioning among fans. Nevertheless, we do not need to dwell on Fernandes as time passes, and the national team is accelerating the naturalization procedures for Serginho and Little Oscar. If these two players complete their naturalization, it is likely that Fernandes' position in the national team will be lost. The addition of Serginho and Little Oscar will further intensify the competition for starting positions in the national team. Among them, the players affected include not only Fernandes but also Wei Shihao, who may become a victim. It should be noted that both Serginho and Little Oscar are offensive players, and their positions are in the midfield. Therefore, once they complete their naturalization procedures before March and can represent the national team in the World Cup qualifiers, changes in the starting lineup will occur in the midfield positions. In fact, in the past six World Cup qualifier matches, we can summarize that the starting forwards were Wu Lei + Zhang Yuning in the first round, Wu Lei + Fernandes in the second round, Zhang Yuning + Fernandes in the third round, Zhang…

Premier League, once the preferred destination for Chinese players to pursue their careers abroad, has seen the likes of Sun Jihai at Manchester City, Li Tie and Li Weifeng at Everton, Dong Fangzhuo at Manchester United, and Zheng Zhi at Charlton. Qu Bo had a trial with Tottenham Hotspur, and Zhang Yuning had one with Leicester City. It was a time when Chinese players were eager to go abroad, and it was also the peak period for Chinese footballers in Europe. Now, a Premier League team is preparing to bring in another Chinese player. According to Hong Kong's "Gangbo News," Leicester City is interested in signing a Chinese player, and the club has sent its chief scout to China to evaluate this particular player. On December 5th, in the second-tier Asian Champions League match, Hiroshima Sanfrecce hosted Eastern Sports from the Hong Kong Super League. An 18-year-old Chinese player named Wu Zixi broke into the Hiroshima Sanfrecce penalty area, feinted with his right foot, evaded several defenders, and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net. Despite Eastern Sports' overall inferiority, they ultimately lost 1-4 to Hiroshima Sanfrecce. The Leicester City scout was seated in the stands, watching the game. According to Hong Kong media, the scout was there specifically to observe Wu Yuxi, and the impressive performance of the 18-year-old did not go unnoticed. Wu Yuxi was born in Sichuan in 2006, stands at 1.78 meters tall, and weighs 76 kilograms. Last summer, at the age of 17, he joined Eastern Sports of the Hong Kong…

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…

The successful promotion of Dalian Yingbo not only brought Dalian football back to the stage of the Chinese Super League but also allowed many people to see the emergence of young players. Among them, Zhu Pengyu and Mao Weijie's outstanding performances have become a highlight on the road to promotion, especially Zhu Pengyu, whose growth and progress have filled people with hope for the future of Dalian football. As a new player, Zhu Pengyu's eye-catching performance in the season, especially his several key goals, demonstrated his strength and made everyone look forward to his entry into the Chinese Super League or even higher platforms. When it comes to Zhu Pengyu, many fans' first reaction may be his several key goals, especially the decisive goal in the last round of the game. At that moment, it seemed like all Dalian fans were crazy. For him, it was not just a goal but a reward for Dalian football and a symbol of his desire to contribute to his hometown's football. Looking back at this goal, Zhu Pengyu's calmness and decisiveness are enough to prove that he has transformed from a promising young man into a player who can stand out in critical moments. Reviewing Zhu Pengyu's growth process, he was not able to easily cope with the fierce competition of the China League One at first. In an exclusive interview with Football News, Zhu Pengyu mentioned the full preparations he had made to meet the challenges of the Chinese Super League. He frankly stated that if he failed to enter the Chinese…

The Chinese national football team has gathered for winter training in preparation for the two matches of the top 18 qualifiers in March 2025. According to recent reports from Japanese media, several positions in the Chinese national football team lineup are about to be strengthened with the addition of several naturalized players. They will aim for second place in the top 18 qualifiers, which could pose a threat to Australia and Saudi Arabia. In the 2024 games, except for the first match against Japan that ended in a 0-7 defeat, the other five matches showed remarkable competitiveness. The 2025 national team lineup is as follows: Forwards: Zhang Yuning, Little Oscar Midfielders: Xie Weneng, Serginho, Wang Shangyuan, Wei Shihao Defenders: Gao Zhunyi, Jiang Shenglong, Jiang Guangtai, Hu Hetao Goalkeeper: Han Jiaqi Head Coach: Ivanković Substitutes: Forwards: Bai Helamu, Lin Liangming, Hou Yongyong Midfielders: Wang Haijian, Cao Yongjing, Li Yuan Defenders: Zhu Chenjie, Li Lei, Wu Shaoc Zhang Yuning, who has proven himself in the top 18 qualifiers as a pivotal player with assists and goals, will partner with Little Oscar up front. Fans have jokingly said, "Brother Yuning, please cry four more times! If you cry four more times, we can qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico!" I believe that Zhang Yuning's determination to serve the country is very strong, and those tears are both excitement and difficulty. Little Oscar, a naturalized player, despite the arrears of wages from Cangzhou Mighty Lions, did not forget to express his love for China. The 25-year-old Congolese player…

Beijing Guoan fans have finally received some long-awaited good news! During the winter training period, the team's lineup has been strengthened with the return of some key players, which has greatly boosted morale. Key players such as Zhang Yuning, Lin Liangming, and Li Lei have returned to the team one after another, and foreign players have also arrived in succession. Serginho, the newly naturalized player, is particularly anticipated. Especially after the arrival of Setien, who once coached Barcelona, the team's tactical style has gradually changed, seemingly injecting new vitality into Guoan. During the winter training, what fans are most concerned about is undoubtedly the condition of these players and the integration of the team. Looking back at Guoan's winter training, the lineup has evolved from being stretched thin at the beginning to gradually taking shape, bringing a glimmer of hope. Many fans feel that the confusion at the beginning of the season seems to have dissipated. The return of key players like Zhang Yuning and Li Lei has significantly enhanced the team's overall strength. "This is the Guoan I've been looking forward to!" Some fans commented, expressing growing confidence in the team's lineup. Especially seeing the tacit cooperation between Serginho and Zhang Yuning, it makes people look forward to their better performance in the new season. This season, Guoan not only has stable midfield coordination but also more creativity and attacking threats in the offensive end, and the overall cohesion of the entire team has been enhanced. Although the lineup is gradually complete, an important issue that has not been…

Chinese football has once again stepped into the spotlight with the potential transfer rumors of 27-year-old Chinese forward Zhang Yuning to La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid sweeping through the sports circle. Is this an opportunity to change history, or just a fleeting moment of excitement? Many people can't help but ask: Can Chinese players truly establish themselves in Europe's top leagues? This seems like a personal battle for Zhang Yuning, but it is also a reflection of the "highlight" and "embarrassment" intertwined within Chinese football as a whole. When talking about Zhang Yuning, many wonder why he has caught the attention of Atletico Madrid. In fact, all the answers lie in his growth story. Born in Zhejiang, Zhang Yuning did not come from a prominent background; his father was an ordinary sports coach who provided him with endless encouragement and support. He showed a passion for football from a young age, moving from small local pitches to the Hangzhou Greentown youth training camp. "Talent plus hard work" is an old saying in the football world, and Zhang Yuning is a perfect example of this. During his time at the Greentown academy, he stood out among his peers with his excellent physical attributes and keen tactical awareness. Later, his performances with China's U19 and U23 teams were remarkable, scoring crucial goals multiple times and helping the team reach higher stages in Asian youth competitions. The process of this unremarkable child growing into the "future hope" in the eyes of domestic fans is touching: personal effort is indeed a key factor in…