Hou Yongyong's four-year journey at Guoan seemed like his career was stuck in a quagmire, except for the second half of 2019 and the first half of 2020. However, it was these setbacks that prompted him to bid farewell to his homeland and choose to naturalize his Norwegian citizenship, returning to the place where his dreams took off and making a decision that changed the trajectory of his life.
Last season, Hou Yongyong joined Lanheim, his performance did not meet expectations, the whole season in the Norwegian League only 15 appearances, delivered 1 goal and 1 assist data. However, this season, he was like a phoenix reborn from the fire and realized an amazing transformation. In just 7 rounds of the league, he has contributed 5 goals for the team.
The success of 26-year-old Houyonen in Norway is no coincidence. Since joining Lanham, he has been given more opportunities to play and has been favored by the manager. Thanks to the lack of language barriers and a deep understanding of Norwegian soccer, he has been able to work better with his teammates, while at the same time giving full play to his outstanding skills, keen passing sense and wide vision.
As a Chinese player, Hou Yong Yong has found the best balance between the two cultures. This unique experience has boosted his confidence on the field, and he has been able to utilize his strengths to the best of his ability after coming off an injury. For Lanham, Hou Yongyong's presence in the midfield is crucial, as he not only links the team's central midfield as the pivot of the attack, but also brings a great deal of variety to the team's tactical system.
Despite Langham's unsatisfactory league results, after 7 rounds of league matches, 1 win, 3 draws and 3 losses put them in the bottom 4 of the table, only 3 points away from Staad, who is the second last in the league. If they can't get out of this situation quickly, they will have to face the cruel reality of fighting for relegation.
Despite Ranheim's overall poor performance, Hou Yongyong's dazzling performance in the Norwegian League is still not to be ignored. From this perspective, perhaps the Norwegian soccer environment is more suitable for his growth. Apart from earning millions of euros, his joining Beijing Guoan did not bring a qualitative leap in his career.
