At just 18 years old, he is on the threshold of youth, but has already made a name for himself in Gamba Osaka's youth team and is about to step onto the first-team stage. However, we can't ignore the glorious history of Chinese soccer, which has left many figures sweating at Gamba Osaka. One such figure is women's soccer great Jia Xiuquan, who played there without detracting from his glory on the battlefield for his country. If he reaches his goal, he will be a legend of Chinese soccer, continuing the glorious chapters of his predecessors.
But Zhang Orin's choice this time is quite different, as he is determined to play for the Japanese national team rather than his native China. With his height of 1 meter 94 and weight of 81 kilograms, he caters to the large goalkeepers that the Japanese soccer world holds in high esteem. However, his decision to forgo the opportunity to play for the Chinese national team in favor of joining the Japanese ranks.
In response, the internet is full of opinions, creating a stark dichotomy. One side supports his choice, arguing that Japan is the mecca of Asian soccer, and that if he wants to improve himself, joining Japan is the best choice. On the other hand, the other side believes that the Chinese national team is not good enough to join the Japanese team in order to hopefully participate in the World Cup, which is not unreasonable.
However, there are also voices against this, "Since you have chosen this path, don't complain about our lack of hospitality in the future." Some fans even angrily accused, "We don't need a player like Zhang Olin, I believe there are many goalkeepers in his age group who are better than him. He will never understand that playing for his country is a supreme honor!"
