A controversial star in Chinese football, his name is Wang Dalei. In the domestic football circle, he has both a unique personality and a lot of controversy. But, no matter what you think of him, there's no denying that his football career has been full of drama.
Wang Dalei's story can be traced back to his time in the national team, whenever the national team needs him to stand in front of the goal, it seems that there will always be injuries. However, as soon as he returned to the club, he was as young as he was, full of energy and energy.
The 34-year-old goalkeeper has given people too many surprises in the past year. In Shandong Luneng, he helped the team win the runner-up of the Chinese Super League and FA Cup, becoming the mainstay of the team. When the new season was about to begin, he was even revealed to be leaving Shandong Luneng and joining Shanghai Shenhua, but in the end, he chose to stay in Luneng and fight for the honor of the team again.
However, despite his outstanding performance at the club, Wang Dalei has been controversial in the national team. He is no longer young, and he sometimes has to endure yellow cards even on the bench. Fans began to call on the national team to abandon the older goalkeeper and leave the opportunity to young potential goalkeepers such as Yan Junling. After all, Wang Dalei is about the same age as Liu Dianzuo, and for the national team, it is more important to cultivate young reserve goalkeepers.
However, just when the outside world was full of doubts about Wang Dalei's future, he announced an unexpected decision. He says he wants to give back to football, and it's not just a slogan. In the off-season, Wang Dalei devoted himself to the promotion of campus football and youth training, and he returned to his alma mater to personally coach young football players. He has also been a regular in the Academy, where he has proven his love and commitment to football. He said that everything he has is given by football, and he wants to give back to the sport he loves so much.
What's even more touching is that Wang Dalei said in an interview that if he retires one day, he will definitely change careers to become a football coach and strive to cultivate more football rookies. This commitment is awe-inspiring and shows his boundless passion for Chinese football.
Although some people think that he can't compete with Yan Junling, and some people accuse him of pretending to be injured and not playing, Wang Dalei has a very harmonious relationship with young goalkeepers such as Yan Junling. He stressed that the national team is playing for the country, and it doesn't matter who is in good shape and who plays.
In the offseason, when some players choose to go on vacation or travel, Wang Dalei has been focusing on campus football and youth training. His perseverance and hard work are admired by his teammates, after all, the physical strength and energy of a footballer are greatly tested over the course of a season, and he often persists in the fight despite injuries.
Now, Wang Dalei will be selected for the 28-man squad of the national team again, and he will start overseas training with the Chinese men's football team. It is expected that he can maintain his form, continue to perform well on the pitch, and contribute more to the cause of Chinese football.
Wang Dalei's story tells us that no matter what age you are, no matter how many difficulties you encounter, as long as you are full of love for football, you can persevere and dedicate everything to this wonderful sport. His football spirit and giving back will continue to inspire countless young football lovers and plant more hope for the future of Chinese football.