Stepping into the new year, China's football birthday boy Yan Junling celebrated his 32nd birthday, and the national team was not shy about recognizing him by raising a glass together to celebrate.
Dating back to 1991, Yan Chunling was born in the Changning district of the Magic City, and since 2000, he has stepped through the doors of a basic soccer training base. Five years later, he joined Shanghai Dongya Football Club (now known as Shanghai Port), which won the Chinese League One title in 2012 and successfully entered the Chinese Super League. In the same year, Yan Junling made his debut for the national team, winning the title for his country.
Today, Yan Junling is still playing for Shanghai Port Football Club. According to officials of the national soccer team, Yan Junling has always remained at the top of his game and has been a solid barrier on the defensive end of the team this season. Looking ahead to the new year, we are full of expectations and hope that he will guard the door for the national team and achieve another successful season.
