As the wave of golden dollars swept through Chinese soccer, Zhang Xiuwei's name became the focus of many giants' pursuit. Tianjin Quanjian, one of China's top teams of that era, eventually took him under their wing, directing the team's offense and defense. The "Magic Flute" of the Chinese soccer world has been on display up close and personal ever since. At that time, Zhang Xiuwei was full of spirit, running in the midfield, always able to create a threat among his teammates. He not only controlled the ball accurately, but also passed the ball with a wide field of vision, as if heralding the rise of the national football team.
However, Zhang Xiuwei, who had a smooth ride, seemed to have lost his way as a result, and the accumulation of wealth allowed him to drift a bit. Unfortunately, a car accident caused by a drunk driver got him banned by the FA and his form went downhill. Guangzhou Evergrande became his next stop, but he soon fell from the starting lineup to the bench, and was even left without a soccer ball at one point. The former "Magic Flute of China" was reduced to an unknown player.
Last season, in pursuit of freedom, he played half a season for Guangzhou for free and his form picked up. However, after his free time, he missed the European transfer window for various reasons and spent the whole season in a football-less situation.
For the past six months, Zhang Xiuwei has had to find his own training grounds and spends most of his time in the gym to maintain his fitness. His family's worries were so great that they even suggested he give up soccer and look for another way out. However, Zhang Xiowei had only one belief in his heart: to play soccer. So when Qingdao Hainiu offered him an olive branch, he accepted the offer without hesitation and prepared to return to the field.
