Playing soccer can be a condition of school attendance in some cases. In China, some high-level football players may be able to qualify for colleges and universities through their sports expertise. For example, the information for 2023 shows:
A total of 820 athletes have been recommended by colleges and universities across the country, including 149 in football.
There were 74 and 87 male soccer players who were guaranteed to go to university at different times.
In terms of footballers, a total of 87 male footballers and 58 female footballers were eligible for escort.
However, these qualifications usually require athletes to be at a very high level of competition in football and may be required to pass relevant sports testing and selection procedures. In addition, the specific policy may vary by year, region, and school.
For junior high school students, such as in Guangzhou, playing football to get the first place usually does not directly guarantee high school, but needs to pass a unified high school entrance examination to admit students, although football expertise can be used as part of the comprehensive quality evaluation.
Therefore, while it is possible for athletes to be sent to higher education with the potential for football expertise, the specific regulations and requirements need to refer to the latest policies of local education authorities and schools. Interested students and parents are advised to contact the relevant departments or schools directly for accurate information.