Taishan has been on a winning streak recently, with consecutive victories over Shenzhen and Qingdao Hainiu. Although Huang Zhengyu has only played two matches this season, he has been favored by Cui Kangxi.
According to Sofascore data, Huang Zhengyu scored 7.4 and 7.7 in the last two rounds of the tournament, with a season average score of 7.55, second only to Kressan's 7.63, a score that surprised Shandong fans.
However, this ranking does not seem objective, as Huang Zhengyu's experience is limited and his opponents are all favorites for relegation. Even if Qingdao fans pull up the "World Qingdao" banner in the Qilu derby, they can't hide the team's relegation fate.
Huang Zhengyu joined the Taishan team, thanks to Hao Wei's discerning eye. However, Hao Wei has now faded from the field.
Huang Zhengyu, who is only 1.78 meters tall, started out as a center back and rose to prominence with his U23 status. But he didn't consistently excel in that position.
It was Hao Wei's transformation at Fulham that allowed Huang Zhengyu to find a new outlet from the back.
When Huang Zhengyu first joined the Taishan team, there was a lot of skepticism. It was thought to be a limited strength to play as a defender in a team that lacked defense.
Although Huang Zhengyu is still remembered as a center back from the R&F era, the fact is that he hasn't played that position for a long time. Even when Hao Wei signed him, it wasn't to play as a defender.
Huang Zhengyu is in fact a typical southern player, not physically superior but with excellent footwork. When he controls the ball, he always stays calm, which is the key for him to win the reputation in two matches.
Whether it's a center back or a full back, Hwang Jung Woo needs to rely on a specific team's tactical system to be able to play with skill and style. After Choi Kang-hee took over, Hwang Jung-woo's order of appearance has been improved. But the real test may be when facing strong teams.
