Once upon a time, the "Golden Dollar Era" of the Chinese Super League made the salaries of local players rise, and even players at the second level can easily earn more than six figures per month. Among the young players in the Central League and the Chinese Super League, annual income of more than a million is a common occurrence. At that time, countless parents sent their children to the soccer field. However, nowadays, the number of local players has shrunk dramatically, and it has become a question of whether parents are still willing to devote their children to soccer.
In order to realize the jump in salary, Chinese men's soccer players must show more powerful performance in the game. If the national team can seize the opportunity of this World Cup expansion, they are expected to reach the top 18 in the 2026 World Cup. By then, the salaries of Chinese soccer players are expected to rise. May the Chinese men's soccer players explode in future tournaments, earn themselves more favorable treatment and a more comfortable life, and live up to expectations.
