The Chinese Super League is in a state of flux, and on March 13th, Shanghai Shenhua led the standings with two consecutive victories. Behind this brilliant performance, Bao Yaxiong's goal is like a lightning, so far no one can match. A Xinmin Evening News report pointed out that Shenhua camp, Bao Yaxiong, Ma Zhen, Zhou Zhengkai three goalkeepers have their own characteristics, who can assume the main role, has become a sweet topic of discussion among fans.
Tracing Shenhua's glorious history of more than 30 years, many outstanding goalkeepers have emerged, including Gao Jia, Cai Jianlin, Au Chuliang, Yu Weiliang, Wang Dalei and Li Shuai. Among the star-studded names, Chen Zhao stood out with his unique way of celebrating.Chen Zhao played for Shenhua from 2017 to 2019, winning the Best Goalkeeper and Best XI Finalist awards in the China First Division League.In 2023, Chen Zhao, who moved to Qingdao West Coast, performed brilliantly, helping the team to win the second place in the China First Division League, and also won the Best Player award for his own personal performance.
This season, Chen Zhao joined Nantong Zhiyun, but temporarily failed to get the opportunity to play. Meanwhile, Xue Qinghao, who is competing with him for the No. 1 goalkeeper position, is on loan from Shenhua. Now, the goalkeeper position of Nantong Zhuyun is almost held by two "Shenhua blood" players. For the Shenhua club and the majority of fans, the once insufficient reserves of goalkeeper worries, has now become "who can become the main" sweet trouble.
Although he has left Shenhua, Chen Zhao always pays attention to the developments of his old club. Last year, he traveled to Suzhou to watch the FA Cup final and witnessed Shenhua winning the title again. According to the schedule, Nantong Zhiyun will face Shenhua on April 20th and August 10th at home and away. By then, Chen Zhao is expected to reunite with his old friends again.
