Nantong Zhiyun's player Lu Yongtao finished second with a running distance of 11.9 kilometers. This is also the second time he got the same position in the running distance list. In the last round, his running distance was 12,849.45 meters. In the recent Round 16 match, Nantong Zhiyun hosted Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. Lu Yongtao scored the first goal for Nantong Zhiyun with a header. But unfortunately, towards the end of the match, Tianjin Jinmenhu's foreigner Školjic scored a goal to equalize the score. Nantong Zhiyun almost got 3 points, but finally got only 1 point.
On the distance list, Shanghai Seaport's foreign player Leo Chitardini is third on the list with a running distance of 11,767.06 meters. Chitardini has often appeared on the running distance list. His consistent performance has been a key factor in defending champion Shanghai Seaport's successive victories and return to the top of the table. In the latest round of matches, Shanghai Seaport defeated Wuhan Sanzhen 2-0 on the road and continued to lead the table with a two-point lead.
Beijing Guoan's foreign aid Gonzalo's performance in the game is also notable. In Beijing Guoan's 4-0 victory over Cangzhou Lions in this round, he ran a distance of 11,684.03 meters. This season, Gonzalo has played 15 league matches for Beijing Guoan, including 14 starts, which fully demonstrates his importance in the team.
Nantong Jiyun's Cao Kang is 5th on the running distance list with 11,682.16 meters. He only ran about 2 meters less than Gonzalo. This is also the 2nd highest ranked player on the Nantong Zhiyun team's running distance list in this round of the Chinese Super League. Cao Kang has been known for his resilience, in the first 16 rounds of the season, he played in 15 matches, starting in 14 of them, and scored 2 goals and 2 assists. Cao Kang's outstanding performance will be crucial for Nantong Jiyun's fight for relegation.
