On March 13th, the Chinese Super League was in full swing and Shanghai Shenhua topped the table after defeating strong opponents in the first two rounds of matches. Among them, Bao Yaxiong's goal was like a stone breakthrough, unrivaled. An article published in Xinmin Evening News pointed out that Shenhua team Bao Yaxiong, Ma Zhen, Zhou Zhenkai three goalkeeper strength is extraordinary, who can play the first, become the focus of the fans hot discussion.
Looking back at the Shenhua team's glorious history of more than 30 years, many outstanding goalkeepers such as Gao Jia, Cai Jianlin, Au Chuliang, Yu Weiliang, Wang Dalei and Li Shuai emerged. Among them, Chen Zhao is memorable for his unique celebration. He played for Shenhua from 2017 to 2019, during which time he won the Best Goalkeeper and Best XI Finalist awards in the China First Division League.In 2023, Chen Zhao's performance in Qingdao West Coast was equally spectacular, helping the team win the second place in the China First Division League and being selected as the Best Player.
This season, Chen Zhao joined Nantong Zhiyun, but did not get a chance to play. Xue Qinghao, who is competing with him for the starting goalkeeper position, is on loan from Shenhua. As a result, Nantong Zhiyun's goalkeeper position is almost occupied by two players of "Shenhua blood". For the Shenhua team with three top goalkeepers, Bao Yaxiong, Ma Zhen and Zhou Zhengkai, as well as the majority of fans, the former "goalkeeper shortage" has become a "main battle" sweet trouble.
Although he has left Shenhua, Chen Zhao always keeps an eye on his old club. Last year's FA Cup final, he also traveled to Suzhou to watch the game, witnessing Shenhua again won the championship. It is reported that Nantong Zhiyun will face Shenhua at home and away on April 20 and August 10, when Chen Zhao is expected to meet his old friends again.
