June 28, the night low, Shanghai Shenhua Football Club ushered in the heavy news - Shenzhen team midfielder core Dai Weijun officially transferred to join. This around Dai Weijun's transfer storm after half a year, finally drew a conclusion. Dai Weijun, who interrupted his professional game for half a year, has finally found a brand new battlefield to show off his skills. His choice of a new owner is not only about his personal future, but will also affect the Chinese men's national team's World Cup qualifiers, Asian Cup preparations, and even the performance of the men's soccer team at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
At the age of 23, Dai Weijun made his debut in the youth camp of Reading Football Club in England.In 2017, he met the challenge of Bury Football Club. On August 5 of the same year, Dai Weijun made his League One debut in Bury's 1-0 win over Walsall.In the 2017-2018 season, Dai Weijun played 11 matches for Bury, collecting 1 goal and 1 assist.In the 2018-2019 season, he played for Oxford United FC and FC Utrecht of the Dutch League.In July 2019, Premier League Wolves officially announced the signing of Dai Weijun. This season, he played seven matches for Wolves, scoring one goal.
In July 2020, Dai Weijun moved to Shenzhen Football Club and played 60 games for the team, contributing 6 goals and 13 assists.He made his debut for the national team on January 27, 2022 in China's match against Japan in the Asian qualifying round of 12, and has so far played 7 games for his country.
As a technical midfielder, Dai Weijun's breakthrough, set-piece and passing abilities are excellent, and his on-field creativity brings many changes to the attacking end. He is regarded as the backbone of the Chinese Men's National Team's future midfield.
After two arbitrations with Shenzhen Football Club regarding salary and free agency agreement, Dai Weijun has finally gained his free agency and joined Shanghai Shenhua as expected and will wear the No. 9 gown to fight in the Chinese Super League. In response to Dai Weijun's joining, Shanghai Shenhua head coach Wu Jingui said he will enhance the team's offensive firepower and help rejuvenate the team. At a pre-match event between Shenhua and Nantong Zhiyun on Wednesday night, Dai Weijun interacted with fans in Shanghainese, expressing his expectations for his new owner and his enthusiasm for the game. He has not featured in the league for a long time since October 29, 2022, and will face an unprecedented challenge to win a starting spot with his new team.
