Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Changzhou: The AFC U23 Championship China 2018 kick-off is just days away and, as the best young talent from across the continent gather in China for this year’s competition, we take a look at five players likely to make a significant impact.
Wei Shihao (China PR)
After securing an increased amount of game time with Shanghai SIPG towards the end of the 2017 Chinese Super League season, Wei Shihao made a name for himself in Japan in December at the East Asian Championship when, in his first game for the senior national team, he scored against Korea Republic.
The pacey left sided attacker, who spent two seasons with Portuguese side Leixoes, was on target again in his side’s draw with DPR Korea as he highlighted his potential importance to the national team and showed impressive form ahead of China’s hosting of the AFC U23 Championship.
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