Since joining the Beijing Guoan team, Hou Yongyong has become a star in the eyes of the fans. Not only does he have high expectations for his individual skills, he is a shining star in Norwegian soccer. His handsome appearance has also won him many fans. When he first entered the Chinese Super League, Hou Yongyong had a lot of excitement in his heart and was eager to make a name for himself in the league, with a view to being called up to the Chinese men's national soccer team. However, as fate would have it, Hou was not able to gain a foothold at Guoan and was nicknamed the "Glass Man" by fans. Eventually, in February 2023, Hou waved goodbye to Guoan and returned to Norway, saying goodbye to his professional soccer and national team career.
But back in Norway, Hou Yongyong seemed to be transformed. He joined the Norwegian First Division club Lanheim, and upon his debut, he wore the No. 10, which symbolizes the soul of the team. After half a year of sharpening, Hou Yongyong began to show his strength in the 2024 season. As the core of the team, he started in the first 13 rounds of the league, giving his all in every game. What's more remarkable is that he delivered a magnificent statistic of 10 goals and 4 assists.
Today's Hou Yongyong is a sight for sore eyes for the fans. However, in the face of such achievements, many fans are not surprised. It turns out that Hou Yongyong has given up his Chinese citizenship, and his performance has nothing to do with Chinese soccer. However, recently, Hou Yongyong brought Chinese fans a piece of good news. He himself made it clear that he has not given up his Chinese nationality, he is always Chinese and dreams of being selected for the Chinese men's national soccer team. As a result, Hou Yongyong became a Chinese men's soccer player studying abroad and has now returned to China.
What makes Hou Yong Yong happy is that the domestic media broke the news that the national soccer team head coach Ivankovic has been paying attention to his performance. Famous blogger "Gong permit" revealed that Hou Yongyong is expected to be selected for the new national team. The blogger said, "Hou Yongyong will be selected for the first time in the national team of Ivankovic, there is no doubt." If you can be selected, Hou Yong Yong is likely to become one of the 18 core players, with his strength and form, no one in the national soccer team.
