On April 11th, Kunshan FC, a strong team in the Central League, announced in a high profile, ushering in the joining of three power players - Zhang Chenglin, Xiao Tao Tao and Cai Mingmin, who will join hands with the Kunshan team to fight in the new season of the Central League.
Here are the highlights of the official announcement:
Frontline Rookie - Xiao Tao Tao
Xiao Tao-tao, the son of Lima, Peru, born on February 7, 1997, carries the dual identity of Chinese descent and our nationality to trace his roots in Zhongshan, Guangdong. His height is only 170cm, but his weight is kept at 65kg, and he is agile at the winger position.
Xiao Tao Tao debuted in the first team of the Peruvian Sports University in 2013 at the age of 16 and helped the team win the Peruvian Primera Division title in the 2013-18 season.In 2019 he moved to Guangzhou Evergrande and then briefly on loan to Shanghai Shenxin.In 2020 Xiao Tao Tao had an impressive year with Kunshan, helping the team to a third-place finish in the Central League in six matches.
In the new season, Xiao Tao Tao will be wearing Kunshan robes, and we expect him to win more honors for the team with better performance.
Backup defense shield - Zhang Chenglin
Born on January 20, 1987, Zhang Chenglin is an experienced defender with a height of 183cm and a weight of 75kg. Originally from Bengbu, Anhui Province, he joined the Shenyang Jinde team in 2000 and later moved up to the first team.
Zhang Chenglin has performed equally well with the national team, winning the 2013 Chinese Football Association Cup and the 2014 Chinese Super Cup with the team, among other important honors. In his two seasons at Guangzhou Evergrande, he made 26 appearances for the team, contributing two goals and helping the team win the 2017 Chinese Super League title and the Super Cup.
The addition of Zhang Chenglin will bring a solid defensive barrier to Kunshan, while improving the team's offensive and defensive strength on the sidelines.
Midfield Soul - Choi Myung Min
Born on October 30, 2000, Cai Mingmin is a versatile midfielder with a height of 177cm and a weight of 70kg. A product of Guangzhou Evergrande's youth training program, he was promoted to the first team for the first time in 2017, and in the summer of the same year, he went on loan to Kunshan Football Club, where he became the youngest record holder for appearances and goals scored in the history of the Kunshan team.
Cai Mingmin has been selected for a number of national teams, including the National Junior, National Youth and U20 National Teams. He showed his all-around talent during his loan spell with Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai in the Chinese B League.
Returning to Kunshan this time, Mingmin Cai has quickly integrated into the team and will be playing for Kunshan again in the new season to energize the team's midfield.
