On the soccer field, the 52-year-old Fan is known for his outspoken nature.
He was the "pioneer" of our men's soccer team and faced numerous challenges, "When tens of thousands of fans rebuked in unison, do you think I would be afraid? I was scared, but I also knew they needed to vent, so I had to keep playing."
His bravery and resilience have given him a strong mental capacity to "blame" and "bear the blame".
[Speaking bluntly]
"You can criticize me if I am not doing the right thing; I can criticize others if they are not doing the right thing", this is Fan's belief, but it doesn't mean that everyone agrees with him, and this cognitive difference is one of the reasons for the controversy that he later caused.
Whether one should criticize depends on the bottom line; whether one wants to criticize depends on the character. Fan Zhiyi is exactly such a person, with both backbone and character.
After our men's soccer team suffered a 1-5 defeat, an emotional Fan Zhiyi was outspoken in front of reporters. The loss was certainly related to the defense, but as captain, Zhao Peng's defensive performance was clearly the focus of his criticism.
Fan Zhiyi, who was originally a center back and had captained the national team, had excellent skills and a fiery temper that made him not appreciate an average and reticent captain like Zhao Peng, especially when the team conceded five goals in a row.
After a few years of publicly criticizing Zhao Peng, Fan Zhiyi may have realized that his words were too heavy, and then his attitude changed, fully demonstrating his character in dealing with people - he did not defend himself as to whether he should be criticized, nor did he defend Zhao Peng as to whether he deserved to be criticized, but first emphasized that "Zhao Peng treats me with great respect".
Even though the older brother may not have done exactly the right thing, the younger brother defused the conflict in a way that he knew how to do it (and didn't refute it) and didn't intensify it. A few years later, both sides got over it. Fan Zhiyi found a way for both himself and Zhao Peng with the expression "he respects me".
When it comes to Fan Zhiyi now, many people will mention the game that gave the national soccer team its only breakthrough into the World Cup qualifiers. At that time, the national soccer team had a smooth journey, and with the line in sight, journalists flocked to the Green Island Hotel where the team was staying. As the leader of the national soccer team, Fan Zhiyi often took the initiative to buy drinks and distribute them to the journalists waiting at the hotel.
At that time Fan Zhiyi, may not accept interviews, but when the national football team won the game, we celebrate together, buy some drinks to take care of the reporters who follow the team, this is Fan Zhiyi. This is Fan Zhiyi, a man with his own "big brother" aura!
Money can be scattered, mistakes can be made, but the scene and face can not be lost. This is a very "big brother" way of doing things, "General Fan" name, not just stay on the nickname.
Fan Zhiyi enjoys the halo brought by his big brother, but also consciously assume the responsibility of his big brother.
[Courageous]
Many people only saw the national football team out of the line, saw the world preliminaries, "Fan DaGong", in fact, Fan Zhiyi has been eager to play back, he has expressed this idea to the media. After all, in the league, he is also an excellent Golden Boot winner, on their own offensive ability has enough confidence, which can be seen from his free kick penalty goal.
However, taking into account the actual situation of the national football team at the time - the national football team used a 442 formation, single back Li Tie is responsible for defense, front Qihong is responsible for the organization and attack. If from a defensive point of view, Fan Zhiyi and Li Tie's functions slightly overlap; if you play the front, and authentic front Qihong compared to Fan Zhiyi may not be more outstanding, and Qihong and Li Tie's condition is extremely excellent, for the head coach Milu, there is no need to replace the candidate.
Of course, Milu may have other considerations at that time, General Fan, after all, carries an attacking heart, if standing in the back position, his position at least is a b2b midfield, when the national football diamond midfield position, Qihong's defensive ability in general, if the back from time to time to rush up, on the middle of the defense pressure is greater. In this regard, the rules and regulations of the defense Li Tie role is not bad.
On the contrary, in the back line, playing center back Fan Zhiyi, partnering with teammate Li Wei Feng, there is no denying that the big head is an excellent center back, but at that time he was just a U23. the other two in the defense, Wu Chengying is a famous boring gourd, and there is no intention to change his character; Sun Jihai is a young and famous representative of the prick, and even dared to call the shots with the Mi Lu.
Such four people with very different personalities composed of the defense, there must be a big brother who can hold down the scene to unify and coordinate, in the case of Zhang Enhua is not trusted, Fan Zhiyi is the one who is the rightful candidate.
Understanding Milo's ideas and the actual needs of the team, Fan Zhiyi had no second thoughts and worked diligently to complete his job in the center back position, showing a sense of responsibility in the core of the defense.
Do the national team needs the most people, even if they make some sacrifices, Fan Zhiyi also have no complaints. Just as he was in England in the period of smooth sailing, received an invitation from Liverpool, just because the other side asked "focus on club matches", Fan Zhiyi did not hesitate to refuse. Must serve the country, in the General Fan, this matter is not negotiable.
Many years later, Fan Zhiyi criticized his junior Zhao Peng and flirted with youngsters such as Zhou Qi and Guo Allen, sparking all kinds of heated debates. On the issue of playing for his country alone, Fan is qualified to evaluate his peers.
Fan Zhiyi's problem is that when he faces Zhao Peng, he takes his own standard of competence to demand others; when he flirts with the men's basketball team, he takes his own tolerance to take others for granted ......
Fan, who is over 100 years old, is actually a straight man.
[Conclusion]
Fan Zhiyi for the national football team, has contributed, made mistakes, has been recognized, criticized, but also scolded. Of course, in a society governed by the rule of law, it is definitely inappropriate to lose your temper and hurl abuse, Fan Zhiyi himself realized: "I have eaten the loss of temper in my life. Bad temper is the fatal flaw of my life, temper has harmed me all my life. I want to change, I told myself many times must change, but just can not change."
