The Glory and Change of Soccer Superstars
Brazilian star Hulk, a former Chinese Super League sensation, is now continuing his legacy in Brazil's Liga A. At 35 years old, not only does he keep scoring efficiently, but he is also Atletico Mineiro's top scorer, leading the Barclays Premier League's top scorer list with 15 goals. Hulk's career began in 2016 when he moved to Shanghai SIPG for €55.8 million before returning to the Barclays Premier League in 2021 to start a new chapter.
Another Brazilian star, Augusto, has also left a mark in the Chinese Super League.In 2016, he joined Guoan for €8 million and made 152 appearances for the team in five years, scoring 40 goals and assisting 45.In 2018, Augusto won the Chinese Super League title with Guoan and was named in the season's best XI for the second consecutive year.In 2021, he left the club due to a salary restriction to return to the Barclays Premier League.
Spanish player Vieira, was a powerful foreigner for Guoan.In 2018, he joined Guoan for 11 million euros and made 88 appearances for the team in three and a half years, scoring 30 goals and assisting 30 times. Vieira helped Guoan win the Chinese Super League title in the 2018 season and was named to the season's best XI for the second consecutive year.In 2021, he left Guoan due to salary restrictions and returned to Spain.
Foreigners such as Golat, Teixeira, Eder and Arnautovic have also left brilliant footprints in the Chinese Super League. They have won honors for their respective teams with their outstanding performances and contributed to the development of Chinese soccer.
The stories of these foreign aiders not only show the charm of soccer, but also reflect the changes in the soccer market. Against the backdrop of salary restriction, the fate of the foreign aiders varies, but their love and pursuit of soccer remains the same.
