Xiao Zhi Retirement Interview
On October 22, the news came that 39-year-old soccer legend Xiao Zhi officially hung up his boots. In the face of an interview with soccer newspaper, Xiao Zhi recalled with deep emotion.
When asked why he chose to retire at the age of 39, Xiao Zhi confessed that he thought long and hard about the fact that he had accomplished his mission as a player.
Every step of his career has been full of challenges, Xiao Zhi recalled the drop in Nanjing have have, Henan Jianye, Guangzhou R&F and other teams, mentioning that he was the last of the players born in 1985 to retire, can not help but lament the passage of time.
In 1985, he started from a small team, then joined Henan Jianye, and has accumulated rich experience through the Super League, relegation and relegation, participating in the four levels of the Chinese Super League, the Chinese First Division, the Chinese Second Division and the Chinese Championship.
At the national team level, Xiao Zhi appeared in 17 games, scoring three goals and contributing one assist in the 2017 World Cup qualifiers and the 2019 Asian Cup. His goals helped China turn the tide in key matches.
Regarding his career, Xiao Zhi said it has been relatively successful, from Guangzhou R&F to Guangzhou Leopard, he has always faced challenges with a positive attitude.
Xiao Zhi shared his story with Xavi, mentioning that Xavi's focused attitude and goal-seeking had a profound impact on him.
Xiao Zhi hopes to inspire the younger generation through his own experience and the power of example, so that they can be more confident on the path of soccer.
