The young power of Chinese soccer is quietly rising, its potential should not be underestimated, and there are even views that the possibility of them surpassing the veterans of the national team is increasing. In retrospect, the national soccer team has frequently used veterans such as Zhang Linpeng and Wu Xi in recent years' preseason matches, while young talents such as Lin Liangming and Chen Pu have gradually emerged as Jankovic's national soccer team continues to update its lineup. In fact, many of the young players in the Chinese men's soccer team are talented enough to be comparable to Wu Lei, and more Wu Lei level talents are expected to emerge in the future.
Wu Lei, the central midfielder born in 1991, has become one of the leading players in Chinese soccer with his exceptional skills and leadership. However, a new generation of young players is rising with unstoppable momentum, and the best of them, such as Efirdin, Mutalipu, and Hu and Tao, have already managed to join the U22 national soccer team. And He Xiaoke, a player who studied at Savadel U19A, has also shown remarkable strength and is about to become a stalwart of the U22 national soccer team.
Some young players chose to go abroad for further studies, such as Liu Shao Ziyang and Li Hao, who performed equally well abroad. They said they will continue to pursue higher soccer achievements. Currently, they are actively preparing for the Olympic preliminaries to contribute to the national team. The performance of these players is remarkable, and they have great potential and are even expected to reach the level of the 1985 Golden Generation.
Bugrahan, a young player of Guangzhou Evergrande, has become a mainstay of the team with his outstanding strength and competitive level. The fact that Evergrande's soccer school has produced such outstanding players as Bugrahan reflects the remarkable progress of Chinese soccer youth training.
He Xiaoke studied at Sabadell U19a and helped score goals for the team during that time. He was then promoted to the first team for the third season of the Spanish league. Now, he joins the Olympic team as an 04-year-old player and is expected to be a starter in the U22 national soccer team when he is less than 20 years old, which demonstrates his outstanding soccer talent.
The younger generation of Chinese soccer is on the rise, with the U22 Olympic team showing strength in their two matches against Uzbekistan. Since '03, the 2004 age group has gradually become an important part of the soccer population, which undoubtedly lays a solid foundation for the prosperity of Chinese soccer.
Abraham Khaliq, the 2001-born player, has also become a mainstay of the Olympic team. He was the top scorer in the 2018 Junior Premier Soccer League and has huge potential. Joining Abraham in making the leap to the U24 national soccer team is Tao Qianglong, who, despite their age, have become stalwarts of the team, showing their extraordinary soccer potential.
The China Youth League is in full swing, covering the U13, U15 and U17 divisions. The FA's refinement of the U19 and U21 leagues, as well as the positioning of the U21 league, has led to a more complete youth league system for Chinese soccer. These initiatives provide more opportunities for young Chinese players to showcase their talents, signaling a brighter future for Chinese soccer.
