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Top 15 Players of China Women’s Soccer Team

In 2023, the reigning Women’s Asian Cup winners performed poorly. Four international contests and two unofficial friendlies versus club teams were on their agenda. China’s performance versus club teams has been successful, which is to be anticipated of a national squad. The team hasn’t performed as well versus foreign opponents, though. Here we look at the Top 15 Players of China Women’s Soccer Team. They are exceptionally talented, tenacious, and tactically astute. Wu Haiyan leads the defense with her rock-solid presence, Li Ying is a clinical finisher up front, and Wang Shuang is a creative force in midfield. Each member of the squad brings their own special skills to the table, fusing speed, skill, and teamwork to forge a powerful force on the field. These athletes continue to have a big effect on Chinese women’s soccer with their everlasting dedication.

Some of the players here will be part of China team to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they confronts a difficult task to advance from their group, despite being ranked among the top 15 countries in the FIFA World Rankings.

1. Wang Shuang

Wang Shuang. , , via Wikimedia Commons

Wang Shuang is an experienced winger who has played more than 130 times for her country. She has been giving her NWSL team Racing Louisville strong performances, successfully containing Matildas teammate Alex Chidiac. Shuang has the ability to tip the scales in favor of her side if she travels to Australia and New Zealand for the competition.

Prior to winning back the AFC Women’s Asian Cup last year, China PR had gone more than 15 years without winning a significant championship. No one was more instrumental in putting an end to the agonizing wait for a country that is justifiably proud of its history in women’s football than Wang Shanshan. The large forward notched five goals, occasionally filled in on defense, and was ultimately named the Asian Championship’s MVP. She received more just last month when she was crowned Chinese Women’s Footballer of the Year, which was well-deserved. These awards gave a player a much-needed lift because his career has, despite more than ten years of great service, coincided with the team’s most trying and unsuccessful times.

As captain of the China Women’s team she will be hoping to steer them to victory and ensure they progress beyond the group stages and hopefully bring the coveted Cup home.

2. Tang Jiali

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Midfielder Tang Jiali is another highly skilled Steel Rose who has experience playing for Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid, respectively, in the WSL in England and Liga F in Spain. The 28-year-old is presently playing at the highest level of football and might perhaps be crucial in the crucial group stage match against Denmark, even if her home club in the CWSL is still Shanghai Shenli.

Her fans all over the world will be hoping that Tang Jiali replicates her goal-scoring performance during the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup, which she has produced in other competitions in the recent past.

3. Li Mengwen 

Another Chinese export, Li Mengwen is now making waves for Paris St. Germain in Europe. With 17 national appearances under her credit, the quick right back will be an important component for China in this year’s championship in both defense and attack.

She is expected to be the first choice at right back during the 2023 FIFA World Cup Tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Her experience is critical in stopping the opponents.

4. Wu Haiyan

Wu Haiyan. , , via Wikimedia Commons

Wu Haiyan, a Chinese football player who now competes for Shandong Xiangshang in the Chinese Women’s Super League, was born on February 26, 1993. Her given names are Wu Haiyan (simplified Chinese; traditional Chinese: pinyin: W Hiyàn).

Wu, who is 30 years old, should continue to have a high fantasy value in the upcoming  FIFA Women’s World Cup.

5. Wang Shanshan

Wang Shanshan, a Chinese association football player for Tianjin Tengde of the Chinese Women’s Super League, was born on January 27, 1990 . In 2011, Wang performed at the Summer Universiade. She faced Germany in March 2012 for the first time with the senior team. In an exhibition match against England in April 2015, she scored in China’s 2-1 loss. She scored nine goals against Tajikistan in the 2018 Asian Games after coming on as a replacement in the 56th minute. She has made 146 appearances and scored 55 goals thus far.

Although Wang is versatile, she mostly plays as a striker. She is compared to Ruud Gullit as a consequence in the Chinese media. At the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, coach Hao Wei took use of her versatility by using her in both defense and offense.

The pressure is on for Team China in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer, but the 33-year old Shanshan is confident the team can handle the task.

6. Gu Yasha

Gu Yasha is a Chinese football player who represented his country at the 2008 Summer Olympics, born 28 November 1990 in Zhengzhou, Henan). She plays midfield for the team. She is ranked among the most well-liked players in association football. Besides this, she is also listed among the elite list of notable Chinese-born association football players.

7. Peng Shimeng

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Chinese association football player Peng Shimeng was born on May 12, 1998 (Chinese: ; pinyin: Péng Shmèng). Peng took part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019. In the draw between China PR and Spain, she was awarded Player of the Match. She draws inspiration from one of the best goalkeepers to have ever graced the game. Manuel Neuer.

The fact that Peng is one of the youngest players on the Chinese team and that this is her first FIFA Women’s World CupTM adds to the remarkableness of her composed and assured performances. Her so far sophisticated accomplishments belie her young age of 21.

8. Liu Shanshan

Liu Shanshan. , , via Wikimedia Commons

Chinese football defender Liu Shanshan (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Li Shnshn; born 16 March 1992) competes for Beijing BG Phoenix of the Chinese Women’s Super League and the China Women’s National Football Team. When Liu was five years old, she started playing football after her father, who had previously played the sport. At the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, she represented China and studied at Hebei Normal University. Liu made her national football team debut for China on December 8, 2012, in a 4-0 loss against the United States at Ford Field in Detroit. With 33 appearances under her belt, Liu, 23, was one of the more seasoned players for China at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

She is one of the veteran players who have been selected to travel to Australia and New Zealand for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

9. Tan Ruyin

Tan Ruyin, a Chinese football player who now competes for Guangdong Lottery in the Chinese Women’s Super League, was born on July 17, 1994. Her given names are Tan Ruyin (simplified Chinese:  traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Tán Ryn). She has one of the greatest shooting and finishing techniques in the game.holds the ball well and efficiently defeats her marker. She is also known to play some clever through balls to break the defenses.

10. Zhang Rui

Chinese football player Zhang Rui, also known by her pinyin Zhng Ru, was born on January 17, 1989. She now plays as a midfielder for Shandong Sports Lottery and for the China women’s national team. At the 2009 Algarve Cup, Zhang Rui made her debut for the Chinese women’s national team on March 4 in a scoreless tie with Sweden.

One of the top midfielders in the world, she has played football since she was a young girl and has exceptional game vision. Zhang Rui is renowned for her inventive and aggressive playing style. 

11. Song Duan

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019; Song Duan after the match against Germany, , via Wikimedia Commons

Football player Song Duan is a professional in China. She participates in the Chinese national team as a striker. She is frequently rated as one of the world’s top strikers. She has played football since she was a young girl and has exceptional game vision. One of the top players in the world, Song Duan is renowned for her innovative and attacking style of play.

12. Lou Jiahui

Lou Jiahui is a Chinese football player who was born on May 26, 1991 (Chinese: ). She participates in the CWSL with Henan Jianye as a midfielder. Lou’s inaugural big competition was the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008. She was the youngest player on the team at the time and without any prior Under-20 team experience. She made her debut in the first game, replacing goal scorer Han Duan in the 83rd minute as China defeated Sweden 2-1.

13. Han Peng

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019; Han Peng after the match against Germany. , , via Wikimedia Commons

Han Peng, a former Chinese football player, was born on September 13, 1983. On June 3, 2006, Han made her international debut against Switzerland in a 4-1 defeat. Despite this outcome, he rapidly established himself as a crucial member of Zhu Guanghu’s team, which qualified for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. On November 15, 2006, against Iraq, in a 1-1 draw, he even scored her first goal. Han was forced to play as the only striker during the competition when his teammate Li Jinyu was entirely cut from the team. Despite being able to score twice throughout the competition, he was unable to prevent China from having a horrible season and being eliminated from the group stage. Han was still regarded by Vladimir Petrovi, who took over as manager for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying, as China’s top striker. He participated in a number of games throughout the season, but he was scoreless since China was unable to make the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

14. Luo Guiping

Chinese footballer Luo Guiping (born 20 April 1993) competes for Meizhou Hakka and the China women’s national team as a midfielder. Luo was a member of the Chinese team that traveled to Switzerland to compete in the Valais Women’s Cup in 2013.She made a substitute appearance in both games. The team came in second place behind New Zealand. She was a member of the team for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in France in May 2019.

15. Zhang Xin

Chinese footballer Zhang Xin, who was born on May 23, 1992, now plays in the midfield for Shanghai Shengli. She attended Tongji University to study.

These athletes have contributed significantly to China’s success in women’s soccer at the highest level. They are exceptionally talented, tenacious, and tactically astute.