In a fierce battle with Zhejiang, Huang Zichang skillfully utilized a corner kick attack and accurately shot the ball into the far corner of the dead corner, helping Henan complete the reversal with a score of 2-1. Recalling the last AFC Cup match, Huang Zichang even hit the bull's-eye, contributing the only goal of the match. After the match, Henan's foreign aid Nasario took a photo with Huang Zichang on social media and left an enthusiastic message, "Go, Messi!"
This season, Huang Zichang has scored four goals and recorded two assists in all competitions. But into the last month, his form has been like a volcanic eruption, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist in 7 consecutive matches. Henan managed to win all the matches they were involved in!
Huang Zichang, 27, was once hailed as a talented rising star in Chinese soccer. He started his career at Jiangsu Suning and stood out with five goals and one assist in his first Chinese Super League season. Subsequently, Huang Zichang has been selected for the national team at various levels and has become a regular in the ranks of international players. Despite standing at only 1 meter 73, his skills and talent have led many fans to compare him to "China's Lionel Messi".
On May 26, 2018, the Chinese men's football team made their debut for the national team under the coaching of Lippi with a 1-0 win over Myanmar, with 20-year-old Huang Zichang making his debut. Immediately six days later, Huang made his debut again, playing 45 minutes in a friendly match against Thailand, which the national team won 2-0. Under Lippi's tutelage, Huang has been heavily utilized, and many fans are looking forward to his future.
However, frequent national team call-ups caused Huang Zichang to suffer from injuries, which directly affected his competitive performance. In the following years, Huang played for Jiangsu Suning, Wuhan Zall and Henan. Although he scored 7 goals and 5 assists in the 2022 season, the door to the national team was closed to him.
Now, 27-year-old Huang Zichang has regained his form in Henan and is gradually becoming a key player in the team's forward line. Will coach Ivan give him a chance in the upcoming 18-team tournament? Local scorers are scarce in the Chinese Super League, with the likes of Byeloram and Xie Weijun having caught Ivan's attention. Judging from his league performance, Huang Zichang is no less than them. The former soccer genius has undergone a rebirth, and Ivan should probably give him a stage to show his talent.
