On May 27th, Chengdu Rongcheng will welcome Nantong Zhiyun to the Phoenix Hill Sports Center. In this battle, a star who has gone through many vicissitudes of life will set foot on his hometown, he used to be a teenager in Rongcheng, and now he is playing for Nantong Zhiyun, 39-year-old Wang Song. The return of this king has stirred up countless precious memories in the hearts of fans. Today, Wang Song accepted an exclusive interview to talk about his feelings of returning to his hometown.
"My story with Chengdu is like a thick history, I grew up on this piece of land, and this road trip is like returning to a cozy home for, full of expectations." After arriving in Chengdu, Wang Song made a video on Jitterbug to share the 8-hour journey from Rugao, Jiangsu Province to Chengdu hotel, he said, "I don't feel tired, perhaps, I really found a home."
Wang Song, a native of Guiyang, was introduced to Sichuan Quanxing at the age of 15. He made his debut in the A-League at the age of 17 as a "young player". After years of playing for Sichuan Quanxing, he joined Chengdu Sheffield United with his mentor, Li Bing, following the breakup of Sichuan Guancheng, and in 2007, as the team's captain and centerpiece, he made his debut in the A-League, leading Chengdu Sheffield United to a 17-goal win and being selected for the national team. Since then, Wang Song has played for Hangzhou Greentown, Guangzhou R&F, and Jiangsu Suning, and has won praise from both clubs and fans.
Wang Song was brought to Sichuan by Li Bing and began his professional career.In 2020, at the age of 36, he returned to Sichuan and almost joined Chengdu Chengdu. Although he eventually chose the Sichuan Nine Heads Bulls, many fans still hope that he can show his skills again in Chengdu. The tough times he spent with the Sichuan Nine Bulls didn't deter him, but made him more determined to pursue his beloved soccer. After moving to Shijiazhuang, Wang Song helped his team to reach the Super League and almost broke into the Chinese Super League.
This season, 39-year-old Wang Song joined Nantong Zhiyun and returned to the top league of Chinese soccer. As the oldest player in the Chinese Super League, Wang Song continues to maintain a high level this season, going from the Chinese Super League to the Chinese League A, Chinese League B, and then back to the Chinese Super League. In the match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shenzhen in the eighth round, Wang Song fought hard throughout the match, running more than 10,000 meters, ranking fifth in the running list of the Chinese Super League, and delivering six key passes. As of now, Wang Song is tied for ninth on the Chinese Super League key pass list with 15. It is important to realize that at nearly 40 years old, he has only played seven games this season and has shown such form in an average of 50 minutes per game, which is a treasure to be reckoned with. At nearly 40 years old and with a career spanning more than 20 years, the young Wang Song has illustrated the spirit of professionalism with his performances.
As a living fossil of soccer and the only active player of Sichuan Quanxing in the Chinese Super League, the news of Wang Song's homecoming thrilled many fans. "Welcome home young player", they left a message under Wang Song's social account, "Senior Houzimen watched you play soccer, and now Sanko Phoenix Hill is waiting for you to take the field". Some fans said that the years have gone by, "please go around the field after the game, let's welcome the homecoming kid".
"After the excitement, the mood is relatively calm", in an interview with the cover reporter, Wang Song said, so many years have experienced too much, the mindset is rarely a big fluctuation, "I am now the pursuit of happy soccer, to face the soccer with a happy mentality, so tomorrow's game is more like a homecoming report. " Wang Song said, in Chengdu soccer atmosphere is so good environment, facing many familiar fans, the game is like a soccer feast, they very much enjoy the process.
"I have a deep affection for Sichuan fans. Needless to say, seeing everyone is as kind as seeing a relative or friend." Wang Song said he came to Chengdu in 1998 at the age of 14 and left at the end of 2009. When he grew up in Chengdu, many old fans witnessed their growth. At that time, many of the younger fans are now married and have children. This kind of relationship is really precious.
"Will you cry if the fans chant your name together at tomorrow's game?" The cover reporter asked. "No, people who are almost 40 years old still cry!" Wang Song laughed, paused for a few seconds and added, "Not good."
