At one time, the country's
China Super League (soccer league)
The field of play, the foreign players became the protagonists.
However, to this day, numerous
China Super League (soccer league)
Clubs are under financial pressure.
One by one, they are strapped for cash and some clubs are even having trouble paying their salaries.
Against such a background, where is the ability to attract good foreign aid?
How are we going to cope without the foreign aid?
The only ones who have stepped up are the local players, especially the seasoned veterans.
It is these veterans, in the middle
national soccer team
The ball is in the middle of a talent shortage, holding up the national team.
The average age of the national team's starting lineup is already over 30.
For example, the back position of the
Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer
, even at over 40 years of age, remained steadfast on the field.
Because he has no one to replace him, he can only hold on until his strength is gone.
Such a veteran in the middle
China Super League (soccer league)
The field abounds.
On the one hand, because of their love of soccer and self-discipline; on the other hand, because they can't quit.
The team and the country needed them, so these veterans became indispensable pillars.
This season, another veteran joins the ranks.
The 37-year-old "old monster", is already relegated Dalian people team player Yan Xiangguan.
It is well known that Dalian have been strapped for cash in the last two years and have even been banned by FIFA from registering new players.
Coupled with salary disputes with foreign aid workers, it is feared that this ban will continue.
Meanwhile, Dalian kept losing talents, with players like Sun Guowen, Tong Lei and Dong Yanfeng leaving the team one after another.
This has led to a steady decline in the team's overall strength, but the fate of relegation cannot be changed.
However, in order to survive and fight for better results, someone from Dalian had to step up.
Thus, the older players became the team's last hope.
And Yan Xianggang, did not live up to everyone's expectations.
Despite being 37 years old and not having played in a Chinese game for nearly a decade before joining Dalian Ren
China Super League (soccer league)
The game debuted, but he shone last season, contributing four goals and nine assists to help the team survive relegation.
This season, Yan Xiangguan is even more fully committed.
He made 27 appearances, including 13 starts, scoring six goals and an assist in a difficult team situation.
He became the team's highest goal scorer outside of wide receiver Manzocchi.
It can be said that Yan Xiangguan carries the banner of Lianren's offense.
It was his outstanding performances in many matches that helped keep the team's hopes of relegation alive.
Although in the end, Dalian Ren lost to Shanghai Seaport in the final round and the fate of relegation was sealed.
But it is Yan Xianggang's perseverance that makes this final suspense revealed at the last minute.
It is important to know that Yan Xianggang was born in 1986 and is already 37 years old.
But he was still able to put together a high-speed counterattack and play the entire game.
It all started with his perseverance and hustle, his love for soccer and his strict self-discipline.
Today, many believe that the presence of older players will take away positions and playing time from younger players.
But when you look at data like this, do you still think so?
Aren't these great veteran players the kind of players that young players learn from on the field?
At the very least, they have a genuine love of soccer, respect for their profession and self-discipline in body management that young players can learn from up close and personal.
