Source: Soda Soccer
In the 5th round of the Chinese Super League, Stanciu once again showed his skill in free kicks and assisted Ren Hang to help Wuhan Sanzhen beat Shanghai Seaport 2-1. Wuhan Sanzhen started the season with 4 wins and 1 draw, and are at the top of the Chinese Super League with 13 points. Former international soccer player Li Yi couldn't help but marvel when commentating on the match, "Stancho is indeed a player with Champions League experience."
Although the golden dollar era of the Chinese Super League has come to an end, Stanciu, who was brought in by Wuhan Sanzhen for only 4 million euros, has become the focus of the transfer market. However, the player who only cost 4 million euros is like a descending blow in the Chinese Super League, in the first 5 rounds of the tournament, he personally contributed 2 goals and 3 assists, the average number of goals produced is as high as 1.
The 29-year-old Romanian international Stanciu played for Slavia Prague last season and has made 14 Champions League appearances in his career, including 12 starts, and has played against six of the biggest giants in the competition, including Chelsea, Bayern, Paris Major, Dortmund, Barcelona and Inter Milan. Three years ago, he even led Slavia Prague in all six group games of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League as a starter.
Stanciu is valued at €5.5 million in the German Transfer Market data, which is the second highest in the Chinese Super League, behind Oscar's €15 million. Unfortunately, Oscar was unable to make his debut in the match between Wuhan Three Town and Shanghai Seaport in this round, and the two top midfielders failed to meet each other directly.
Stanciu's highlights of the game -
1. Skillful use of positional ball to assist Renhang to score a header
This is the fourth time Stancho has helped Wuhan Sanzhen score from a set-piece in five rounds of the Chinese Super League this season. Prior to that, he scored two direct free kicks in a 6-0 thrashing of Guangzhou and used a free kick to provide an assist for Malcolm in the Wuhan derby.
2. Modric-style direct outside-the-boot kicks
Stanciu easily tore through the harbor defense with a precise straight shot off the outside of his foot, Feng Jin tried to intercept but fell to the ground helplessly, while U23 youngster Xu Haoyang's one-touch shot could not be converted into a goal, otherwise Stanciu would have given another assist.
3、World class stopping and crossing skills
After receiving a long ball from a teammate, Stanciu's stopping and crossing performance was world-class, only the final shot was slightly unfortunate, failing to continue his previous brilliant performance.
