Zhang Chenglin, a former Beijing Renhe star and Guangzhou Evergrande defender, has officially announced his move to Kunshan FC. The former centerpiece of the national team's defense has finally embarked on a journey to the Central League. There are many opinions, some people think that he joined Evergrande is a mistake, and some people think that Zhang Chenglin's strength is limited. Today, let's find out.
Born in Changsha Jinde, he was named in the Asian Best XI and left his name on the national team roster.
Fans who know something about Zhang Chenglin know that he is from the same hometown as Li Yi Daidi and Wei Shihao, and he stepped into the Genbao soccer school with his cousin in his early years. As a side defender, Zhang possesses excellent positional sense and breakthrough ability, and he can also launch quick counterattacks for his team with accurate long passes. Such a powerful player naturally wins the favor of teammates and coaches.
Peak Moment, Member of Asia's Best XI
In 2012, Zhang Chenglin's performance in Guizhou Renhe's defense was so heroic that the Asian media focused on it. in June 2012, he became the only player selected for the Chinese Super League in Asia's Best XI. in 2013, Zhang Chenglin won the league title with Guizhou Renhe, defeating Guangzhou Evergrande in the final of the AFC Cup. It is worth mentioning that Evergrande lost only two matches that season, in which they faced Renhe four times, Evergrande ended with only two wins, one draw and one loss.
Is it wrong or right to join Evergrande?
Zhang Chenglin joined Guangzhou Evergrande in the 2016 season. It is worth mentioning that he was named in the Asian Best XI alongside Feng Renliang on the bench. However, after the 2013 season, Feng Renliang joined Evergrande but failed to play at his level. Zhang Chenglin then also failed to get his footing. Some fans thought it was his fault, but in my opinion, Zhang Chenglin joined Evergrande to get closer to the Chinese Super League title and to create the conditions for himself to enter the national team and become a starting wingback. Although this attempt was unsuccessful, how can a player work hard for his future be easily dismissed?
