It's safe to say that Hou Yongyong has been at a career low point in his four years at Guoan, with the exception of the second half of the 2019 season and the first half of the 2020 season. It was this frustration that led Hou Yong Yong to leave China to re-naturalize in Norway, returning to the place where his dreams began and once again making an important decision in his life.
Hou Yongyong joined Lanheim last season with an average performance, only played 15 games for the team in the Norwegian League, and his stats stayed at 1 goal and 1 assist. This season, Hou has transformed like a phoenix rising from the ashes. He scored 5 goals for the team in only 7 rounds of league matches.
After joining Langheim, he was given more opportunities to play and was reused by the head coach. With no language barrier and a familiarity with Norwegian soccer, Hou has been able to work more closely with his teammates, while making the most of his excellent skills, good passing sense and open field vision.
As a Chinese player, Hou Yong Yong has found the perfect blend between two cultural backgrounds. This unique experience has made him look more confident on the pitch, and after shaking off his injury troubles, he has made the most of his strengths. For Lanheim, Houyonaga's role in the midfield is indispensable. On the field, he not only effectively linked the team's midfield to the center of the attack, but also greatly enriched the team's tactical system.
However, Ranheim's current league results are not very good. After 7 rounds of league matches, their record is 1 win, 3 draws and 3 losses, and they are in the bottom 4 of the league table. There is only a 3-point difference with league vice-president Sta. If they can't get out of the doldrums soon, they will have to fight for relegation this season.
Ranheim, despite its poor performance, still can't hide Hou Yongyong's brilliant performance in the Norwegian League. From this perspective, the general environment of Norwegian soccer may be more suitable for Hou Yongyong. Apart from making a few million euros, his joining Beijing Guoan didn't help his career much.
