On March 13th, on the stage of the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua led the table with a proud record of two consecutive victories. Among them, Bao Yaxiong's goals became an insurmountable benchmark. A report of Xinmin Evening News pointed out that the three goalkeepers in Shenhua's lineup, Bao Yaxiong, Ma Zhen and Zhou Zhenkai, have extraordinary strength, and who is the first goalkeeper has become a sweet topic for fans to discuss.
Tracing the glorious history of Shenhua FC for more than 30 years, countless outstanding goalkeepers such as Gao Jia, Cai Jianlin, Au Chuliang, Yu Weiliang, Wang Dalei and Li Shuai have left their legends here. Among them, Chen Zhao, known for his unique celebrations, played for Shenhua from 2017 to 2019. Last weekend, Chen Zhao was honored with the Best Goalkeeper and Best XI Nominee awards in the China First Division, and he was honored as the Best Player in 2023, even though he is on Qingdao's West Coast, after helping the team to be promoted to the Chinese Super League with his outstanding performances.
This season, Chen Zhao transferred to Nantong Zhiyun, but for the time being, he did not have a chance to play. It is worth mentioning that Xue Qinghao, who is competing with him for the starting goalkeeper position, is on loan from Shenhua. This makes people think that the goalie position of Nantong Zhiyun seems to be firmly occupied by two "Shenhua-produced" players. The face of Shenhua team Bao Yaxiong, Ma Zhen, Zhou Zhengkai three strength goalkeeper, fans of the goalkeeper lineup of concern, has been transformed into "who is the main" sweet expectations.
Despite having left Shenhua, Chen Zhao's interest in his old club has never diminished. Last year, he traveled to Suzhou to watch the FA Cup final and witnessed Shenhua win the title again. According to the schedule, Nantong Zhiyun will face Shenhua at home and away on April 20th and August 10th respectively, when Chen Zhao will have the opportunity to reunite with his old friend again.
