The organizational midfielder is known as the "midfield engine" on the football field, is the soul of the field, plays a strong role in the midfield of the football field, and is often the initiator of the team's offensive organization. The "midfield engine" requires good ball control and passing skills, a wide field of vision, a strong sense of the big picture, and a strong ability to read the game.
The most typical "midfield engine" is generally in the forward position of the "diamond" midfielder, as shown in the figure below for 10 players (6 player positions are generally referred to as "midfielders").
Representatives of the "midfield engine" include France's Zinedine Zidane, Portugal's Rui Costa, Argentina's Riquelme and others. Hidetoshi Nakata of Japan, a representative of Asia, Peng Weiguo, a representative of the men's national football team, and Liu Ailing, a representative of the Chinese women's football team, etc.
Now, the game of the national football team gives people the feeling of "messy and numb", in addition to the decline in the overall technical strength of the players, the lack of availability at all who can play as an organizational midfielder is also a major factor.
The more scarce it is, the more precious it is, and the more precious it is, the more nostalgic it is.
Since 1992 (I started watching football personally), I think the "midfield engine" of the national football team, the men's team is the bestPeng Weiguo, the women's team should beLiu Ailing。In terms of the role she plays in the team, Liu Ailing of the old women's football team can be called an international master, and there is no master-level in the men's football team, so it can only be vacant.
Now let's take a closer look at the "midfield engine" of the Chinese men's football team in the past 30 years, and sort the rankings:
Data ** "China National Men's Football Team Roster" and "China National Men's Football Team Competition").
1992-1997
The national football players who play the role of "engine" are: Xie Yuxin, Gao Zhongxun, Li Ming, Li Hongbing, Cao Liangdong, Li Chaoyang, Wen Zhijun, Peng Weiguo, Wei Kexing, Li Chaoyang, Li Bing, Han Jinming, Fan Zhiyi, Ma Mingyu, Shen Si, Sui Dongliang, etc.
At that time, the national football team was very young, taking 1992 as an example: the oldest of these midfielders, Gao Zhongxun, was only 27 years old, Xie Yuxin, Cao Liangdong was 25 years old, and Li Ming, Peng Weiguo and others were just in their early 20s. The absolute main force at that time was the precursorXie Yuxin, Gao Zhongxun,The later period isPeng Weiguo, Cao Quandong.
Since 1993, Li Bing, Fan Zhiyi and other high-impact athletes have begun to play in the midfield, but more often in the midfield position. The midfield engine is stillXie Yuxin, Gao ZhongxunLead,Peng WeiguoBegin to make a name for yourself.
years, the "engine" of the national team is basically south Peng (Peng Weiguo), Beicao (Cao Quandong) as the core.
In 1996, the "engine" of the national team was dominated by Ma Mingyu, Peng Weiguo, and Cao Liangdong.
In 1997, the "engine" of the national team was named afterMa Mingyu, Li Ming, Sui DongliangMainly.
Overall, the period from 1992 to 1997 was marked by the following:Xie Yuxin, Gao Zhongxun, Peng Weiguo, Cao Liangdong, Ma MingyuWait.
1998-2002
The national football players who play the role of "engine" are: Ma Mingyu, Yao Xia, Zhao Junzhe, Zhu Qi, Shen Si, Qi Hong, Sun Jianjun, Li Xiaopeng, Shao Jia.
1. Li Ming, Yu Genwei, etc.
In 1998, toMa Mingyu, Zhao Junzheetc.
In 1999, there were very few national team matches throughout the yearMa Mingyu, Shen Sifor "Engine".
In 2000,Ma Mingyu, Shen Si, Qi Hong, Li Mingfor the workhorse.
In 2001,Ma Mingyu, Shen Si, Li Xiaopeng, Qi Hongfor the workhorse.
In 2002,Ma Mingyu, Li Xiaopeng, Shao Jia.
1. Qi Hong and Zhao Junzhe rotated.
Overall, the period from 1998 to 2002 was outstandingMa Mingyu, Li Xiaopeng, Shen SiWait. At this time, the selection of the national football team is more focused on players with confrontation ability, therefore, in addition to Xie Yuxin and Gao Zhongxun due to age, Peng Weiguo and Cao Zhidong have faded out of the national team.
2003-2008
The national football players who play the role of "engine" are: Zhao Junzhe, Qi Hong, Li Xiaopeng, Ji Mingyi, Yang Pu, Zhou Haibin, Tao Wei, Zheng Bin, Xu Yunlong, Li Ming, Yan Song, Shao Jia.
1. Zheng Zhi, Cao Yang, Sun Ji, Zhao Xuri, Hao Junmin, Yu Tao, Jiang Kun, Mao Jianqing, Zhu Ting, Du Zhenyu, Huang Bowen, etc.
In 2003, the midfield "engine" toZhao Junzhe, Ji Mingyietc.
In 2004, the midfielder "engine" toZhao Junzhe, Shao Jiayietc.
In 2005, it was basically stillZhao Junzhe, Shao JiayiMainly. Zheng ZhiBegan to appear in the midfield position of the national team (midfielder).
In 2006, the midfield "engine" toZhao Junzhe, Zheng ZhiMainly. Hao JunminStarted to enter the national team.
In 2007, the midfield "engine" rotated frequently, and Zheng Zhi's position was more prominentZhao Junzhe, Shao Jia.
First, Mao Jianqing and others are mainly rotated.
In 2008, the midfield "engine" toZheng Zhi, Hao Junmin, Huang Bowenetc.
Overall, the period from 2003 to 2008 was outstandingZhao Junzhe, Shao Jiayi, Zheng Zhi and Hao JunminBegin to mature gradually.
2009 and onwards
In addition to the successive retirement of Zhao Junzhe, Shao Jiayi and others, the midfield "engine" is byZheng Zhi, Hao Junmin, Huang Bowenand so on,Deng Zhuoxiang, Yu Hanchao, Yang Hao, Zhang Xizhe, Wu XiWaiting for the spiritual light, it is obvious that there is no successor.
Since 2014, the Chinese men's football team has also begun to enter the embarrassing situation of "anyone can lose" and "no one can win", and has completely slipped to the bottom. Therefore, during this period, the author has no intention of sorting out our "engine".
With the above brief review, I think,Ma MingyuServed the longest in the position of the national team "engine";The most in line with the temperament of the midfield engine isPeng WeiguoKo Joong-hoonsecond;Zheng Zhi, Cao Zhidong, Zhao Junzhe, Shao Jiayi, etcNext up is Hao Junmin.
Here's my ranking of the 'midfield engines' over the past 30 years (with a focus on spirituality, ball sense and playmaking).
First place: Peng Weiguo
Brief facts and technical characteristics: Peng Weiguo, born in Guangzhou in 1970, is an outstanding representative of southern football. He mainly played for the club Guangzhou Sun God, and was the absolute main force of the national team at his peak. Peng Weiguo has clear thinking, accurate passing, strong overall view, delicate work at his feet, outstanding dribbling ability, strong organizational ability in the "engine" position, and super set-piece and long-range shooting ability. The only deficiency is that the physical confrontation is weak.
Second place: Ma Mingyu
Brief facts and technical characteristics: Ma Mingyu was born in Chongqing in 1970. He mainly plays for Sichuan Quanxing, and is a legend who has played for the national team for the longest time in the midfield position of the Chinese men's football team. Ma Mingyu has excellent technical skills and midfield control. He excelled in possession, passing and shooting, especially from distance. In addition, he is full of physical energy and is affectionately called "the horse that can't run".
Third place: Zheng Zhi
Brief information and technical characteristics: Zheng Zhi, born on August 20, 1980 in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, has played for Liaoning Hongyun, Shenzhen Jianlibao, Shandong Luneng, Guangzhou Evergrande and other clubs. He is excellent in attack and defense, strong in breakthrough and confrontation, passing, breaking and defending are more prominent, and he is a rare all-rounder, becoming a spiritual leader on the court. Outstanding shooting ability and long-range shooting ability. Especially in the period of continuous decline of Chinese football, he struggled to support and had a long sports cycle.
Fourth place: Ko Zhongxun
Brief information and technical characteristics: Gao Zhongxun was born in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, China in 1965, and his main team is Yanbian, Jilin during the Lao Jia period. He has the perfect combination of body and technique, and his style of play has the toughness of a Korean athlete without losing the technical delicacy of a midfielder. He has a strong thread in attack and has top-notch organizational skillsWhen defending, he is physically tough, has strong confrontation ability, and has a steady style. It is the absolute "midfield engine" main force when the author first met the national football team.
Fifth place: Cao Liangdong
Brief facts and technical characteristics: Cao Liangdong, born in Beijing in 1968, mainly plays for Beijing Guoan. Cao Liangdong is skilled at his feet, flexible in body, good in tactical awareness, has a certain speed, and is good at passing and organizing attacks. Its performance in Beijing Guoan was originally stronger than that of the national team.
Sixth place: Zhao Junzhe
Seventh place: Shao Jiayi
Eighth place: Hao Junmin
However, I personally believe that compared with Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata, there is a big gap in the midfield engine position.