On February 26, Beijing time, after voting by authoritative ** and senior reporters, Wu Lei, a top player in Chinese football, won the 2023 China Golden Ball Award, which is also the fourth time he has won this honor.
In this vote, Wu Lei stood out with an astonishing number of votes and firmly topped the list with 510 points. It was followed by Yu Hanchao and Wei Shihao, who ranked second and third with 231 and 187 points, respectively.
The 32-year-old played 31 games for Harbour in the 2023 season, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists. His outstanding performance not only helped the Harbour team win the Chinese Super League championship again after five years, but also won more honors for himself.
Meanwhile, the 37-year-old played 32 games for Shanghai Shenhua and scored nine goals, including the winner in the FA Cup final, helping Shenhua win their fourth FA Cup title in their history.
The 28-year-old played 25 games for Wuhan Three Towns, scoring six goals and providing two assists, showing his strength and value on the pitch.
This Chinese Ballon d'Or is not only a recognition of these three players, but also an affirmation of their team and Chinese football. Their outstanding performance not only brought glory to the team, but also injected more vitality and hope into the future of Chinese football.