The 39-year-old Wang Song's return to the Chinese Super League was impressive enough when he put on a shutout. However, it was nothing compared to the Chinese soccer records he has set. After scoring that strike, Wang Song has now scored in the first team for 22 consecutive seasons, which is the best thing about him. It's hard to achieve that!
Scoring goals in 22 consecutive seasons is rare in world soccer.
In world terms, Ibe, who has just announced his retirement, has already surpassed that statistic. Of course, don't rule out other players who have done it or are about to do it, but they should be few and far between.Crowe is on the verge of catching up with that statistic, Messi will be able to do it for the most part in the future, but in general, there are very few players who will be able to achieve it.
Although Wang Song's league level, strength and fame are not on the same level as the world's soccer superstars, being able to match them in terms of professionalism is enough to be proud of. Especially in the environment of Chinese soccer, Wang Song can stick to the present more valuable.
Achievement is difficult, and just two stats is a high bar.
It's not an easy thing to achieve, and only the following two are unattainable by most players.
career
In 1999, at the age of 16, Wang Song entered the first team of Sichuan Quanxing, and his career officially began. Later experienced Chengdu Sheffield United, Zhejiang Greentown, Guangzhou R&F, Jiangsu Suning... From the Chinese Super League to the Chinese B League, and then step by step back to the Chinese Super League, his career has reached the 25th year.
For the past 25 years, almost a third of life. With the love of soccer and persistence, Wang Song is still active on the field, which few people can do. In the same year, few players are still playing in the professional league. He is the best big brother in the Chinese Super League.
attendance rate
Wang Song made more than 20 appearances per year from 2002 to 2019, with a maximum of 39. If there are no delays in the 2020 and 2021 seasons (while playing for Sichuan Jiuniu), with his physical condition, he can keep his attendance above 20 games per season.
One of the key factors in Watson's record-breaking performance was that he was not plagued by particularly serious injuries. It's fair to say he's been lucky in his career. However, luck doesn't just sit and wait. It often cares for those who are prepared. Wang Song's hard work and self-discipline were not only the basis for his guaranteed attendance, but also an important reason for fewer injuries.
Therefore, in order to reach Wang Song's current achievement, we must first do the above two points and do it for more than twenty years!
Such an achievement is not a statistic swipe, and it's no less gold.
Wang Song's record is not about brushing up statistics, but bringing real help to the team. Last season, the 39-year-old Wang Song suppressed foreigners and young players to become the assists leader in the Central League. So far, he has played as an incomplete starter, becoming the team's first player with key passing stats and temporarily ranking in the top ten of the Chinese Super League's key passing list.
In addition, Wang Song has played most of his time in the top tier of Chinese soccer (AAA) and the Chinese Super League), with only five seasons in the second tier, and his goal content is not insignificant. Especially when he played for Jiangsu Suning in 2019, the 36-year-old contributed 3 goals and 5 assists in the league. Keep in mind that the Chinese Super League level was still acceptable at the time, with a lot of big-name foreigners.
Wang Song has not had a standout career. He was once a fringe international player and his star did not shine. But whenever he appeared, even if he was just sitting on the bench, the appearances weren't low, and the language mentioned in the commentary wasn't missing. Not just because he's old and senior, but because he deserves respect.
