51 Chinese Super League Best Players of All Time

The Chinese Football Association Super League, more commonly known as the CSL, is the premier professional football league in China.

The league was established in 2004 under the umbrella of the Chinese Football Association, and has since grown to become one of the most exciting and well-regarded football leagues in Asia.

The league has seen some of the most talented players from China and around the world compete for the title each season, making it an exciting and thrilling experience for both players and fans alike.

The current season is sponsored by Ping An, which promises to be an exciting and thrilling season.

1. Marko Arnautović

Career

• 1995–1998: Floridsdorfer AC
• 1998–2001: FK Austria Wien
• 2001–2002: First Vienna FC
• 2002–2003: FK Austria Wien
• 2003–2004: SK Rapid Wien
• 2004–2006: Floridsdorfer AC
• 2006–2007: Jong FC Twente
• 2007–2010: Twente
• 2009–2010: Inter Milan (loan)
• 2010–2013: Werder Bremen
• 2013–2017: Stoke City
• 2017–2019: West Ham United
• 2019–2021: Shanghai Port
• 2021: Bologna
• 2007: Austria U19
• 2007–2010: Austria U21
• 2008: Austria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:21, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Arnautović is a forward who currently plays for Bologna in Italy. He has played for several clubs throughout his career, most notably FK Austria Wien and First Vienna FC.

Arnautović was born on 19 April 1989 in Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria. At 1.92 m (6 ft 4in), he is tall enough to play as a forward but also able to fill in at other positions on the field effectively due to his versatile playing style.

Arnautović started out his youth career with Floridsdorfer AC before moving on to FK Austria Wien and then First Vienna FC later on in his development period as a footballer. 

He made his professional debut during the 2002–2003 season with Austrian side FK Austria Wien, scoring two goals in twenty-one appearances over that campaign including one appearance in the UEFA Champions League group stage against Feyenoord Rotterdam.

After impressing with Austrian club Rapid Wiener Neustadt during the 2006–07 season, Arnautović transferred to Italian side Fiorentina where he would spend three seasons before moving back home to sign for Bologna ahead of their 2017–18 Serie A campaign.

Also Played For: serie a

2. Ezequiel Lavezzi

Forward

Career

• 1997–2000: Coronel Aguirre
• 2000–2001: Boca Juniors
• 2001–2003: Estudiantes
• 2003–2004: Estudiantes
• 2004–2007: San Lorenzo
• 2007–2012: Napoli
• 2012–2016: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2016–2019: Hebei China Fortune
• 2005: Argentina U20
• 2008: Argentina Olympic
• 2007–2016: Argentina

Ezequiel Lavezzi is a talented Argentine forward who has spent most of his career playing for Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain. He started out with Coronel Aguirre before moving to Boca Juniors in 2001.

Lavezzi was one of the leading scorers in Serie A during his time at San Lorenzo, helping them win the championship in 2007. 

After leaving San Lorenzo, he joined Naples where he won two titles and played 166 games over three seasons - including Euro 2012 qualifying matches -before signing for PSG in 2016.

Ezequiel Lavezzi is an allrounder who can play as a striker or on the wing, making him extremely versatile and dangerous on the pitch. 

Lavezzi is known for his technical ability, excellent shooting skills and trademark volleys from long range; he also has good heading ability and acceleration which makes him very difficult to defend against.

Also Played For: psg

3. Carlos Tevez

Forward

Career

• 1992–1997: All Boys
• 1997–2001: Boca Juniors
• 2001–2004: Boca Juniors
• 2005–2006: Corinthians
• 2006–2007: West Ham United
• 2007–2009: Manchester United
• 2009–2013: Manchester City
• 2013–2015: Juventus
• 2015–2016: Boca Juniors
• 2016–2018: Shanghai Shenhua
• 2018–2021: Boca Juniors
• 2001: Argentina U17
• 2004: Argentina U23
• 2004–2015: Argentina
• 2022: Rosario Central

Carlos Tevez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Juventus and the Argentina national team. Tevez began his career at Boca Juniors, before moving to Manchester United in 2007.

He spent three years with City before joining Juventus in 2013. Tevez has represented Argentina at the international level on numerous occasions, most notably winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2003 Copa América. 

In March 2015, he was banned from all football activity for eight months after being charged with deliberately kicking a ball into the stands during a match against Barcelona.

After serving his ban, he rejoined Juve in time for their 2016–17 Serie A campaign and scored 26 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions. 

On 24 May 2017, aged 37 years 338 days Tevez played his last game for Juventus coming on as a substitute in their 3-1 victory over Sassuolo.

His final goal came 7 minutes later when he volleyed home Douglas Costa's cross. Senior Career: Years Team Apps(Gls) 2001–2004 Boca Juniors 75 (26) 2005–2006 Corinthians 58 (38) 2006 West Ham United 26. 

2007 Manchester United 63 (19) 2009 Manchester City 113 (58) 2013 Juventus 66 (39) 2014 Shanghai SIPG 36 2015-16.

Atlanta Silverbacks 18 2016 Independiente 28 2017 Atletico Madrid 10 2018 Al Ahli Dubai 19 Total 476 (denotes clubs where Carlos Alberto Tevez won major trophies ).

Also Played For: club atlético river plate, west ham united f.c.

4. Christian Mougang Bassogog

Henan Songshan Longmen F.C.

Career

• 2013: Rainbow FC
• 2013–2015: Rainbow FC
• 2015: Wilmington Hammerheads
• 2015–2017: AaB
• 2017–2020: Henan Jianye
• 2021: Shanghai Shenhua
• 2016: Cameroon U23
• 2016: Cameroon

Christian Bassogogog is a winger and forward who currently plays for Shanghai Shenhua in China. 

Bassogog was born in Douala, Cameroon in 1995 and played youth football with Rainbow FC before moving to mainland China to join Shanghai Shenhua ahead of the 2017 season.

Bassogog made his senior debut for Shanghai Shenhua against Hebei Fortune on 14 October 2016 and has since featured in 28 league matches (including six as a substitute) scoring four goals. 

Bassoogo also represented Cameroon at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup where he scored twice during their run to the semi-finals, including an 89th minute winner against Mexico which saw them reach their first ever final appearance at international level.

Christian Mougang Bassoogo is likely to be part of the Chinese club's squad that compete at this year's AFC Champions League Competition which starts on 18 February 2018.

Also Played For: cameroon

5. Cédric Bakambu

Forward

Career

• 2000–2019: Ivry
• 2006–2010: Sochaux
• 2010–2014: Sochaux
• 2010–2014: Sochaux II
• 2014–2015: Bursaspor
• 2015–2018: Villarreal
• 2018–2021: Beijing Guoan
• 2022: Marseille
• 2022: Olympiacos
• 2009: France U18
• 2009–2010: France U19
• 2010–2011: France U20
• 2015–2022: DR Congo

Cédric Bakambu was born on April 11th, 1991 in Vitry-sur-Seine, France. He started his career at Ivry before moving to Sochaux and subsequently Olympiacos.

Cédric is a forward who can also play as a winger or second striker. In total he has made 94 appearances for Olympiacos, scoring 15 goals along the way. 

Outside of football, Cédric is studying business administration at Panthère Academie Sports Sciences in Paris suburb Pantin.[3] Bakambu began his career with French side Lille OSC and made an immediate impact, scoring 14 league goals in 24 appearances as a teenager.

He then moved to Spanish giants Villarreal for €12 million (£9 million) and went on to score 32 goals in 75 appearances over two seasons there before joining Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan for €71 million (£58 million). 

Bakambu has represented DR Congo at senior level since 2015 and scored 13 international goals in 40 appearances. In January 2019, he signed a four-and-a-half year contract with Turkish club Bursaspor.

Also Played For: villarreal cf, super league greece

6. Serginho

Midfielder

Career

• 1992–1993: Itaperuna
• 1993–1994: Bahia
• 1994–1995: Flamengo
• 1995–1996: Cruzeiro
• 1996–1999: São Paulo
• 1999–2008: Milan
• 1998–2001: Brazil

Serginho is a Brazilian defender who has played for several clubs in his homeland and abroad. Serginho made his professional debut with Itaperuna in 1992, before moving to Bahia the following year.

He enjoyed spells at Flamengo and Cruzeiro during the mid-1990s, helping each club win silverware. 

After being released by Cruzeiro in 1996, Serginho spent two seasons out of football before joining Fluminense on a free transfer in 1998.

He went on to make over 100 appearances for the "Maracanã", winning another Brazilian Cup Winners' Cup title en route as Fluminense reached the 2002 Copa Libertadores final – where they were beaten 1–0 by Valencia CF. 

Having left Flumineste at the end of 2004, Serginho joined Vasco da Gama shortly after but failed to register any goals or assists from 38 appearances across all competitions combined (35 league matches).

In January 2007 he moved back to Rio de Janeiro and signed for Milan on a three-and-a-half year contract worth €5 million (£3 million). 

However, just four months later he was loaned back out again to join Corinthians until June 2008; this time scoring twice against Braga FC in an eventual 2–1 victory that secured. 

Corinthians' place in Europe's second-tier competition UEFA Champions League 2009/10 group stage qualification round (alongside Arsenal FCPO UCL 2010/11 & Tottenham Hotspur FCPO EPL 2011/12 ).

At 34 years old Serginhi retired from professional football after appearing only eighteen times for Milan having been diagnosed with lupus nephritis As of February 2017 Sergiinho is working as Technical Director at Atlético Mineiro Sérgio Claudio dos Santos (born 27 June 1971), commonly known as Sérgio "Serginho" or simply Sergio,[1][2] is a former Brazilian footballer who last played professionally for Italian club AC Milan.

A versatile defender or left winger,[4][5] he represented Brazil internationally[6], notably playing at various FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games tournaments between 1990 and 2006. 

Born into a family of modest means,[10] Sérgio started his career playing amateur football with Niloépolis Esporte Clube.

Also Played For: a.c. milan

7. Hulk

Career

• 1998–2000: Serrano-PB
• 2000: Campinense
• 2001–2002: Vilanovense
• 2002: São Paulo
• 2003–2004: Vitória
• 2004–2006: Vitória
• 2005: Kawasaki Frontale (loan)
• 2006–2008: Kawasaki Frontale
• 2006: Consadole Sapporo (loan)
• 2007: Tokyo Verdy (loan)
• 2008: Tokyo Verdy
• 2008–2012: Porto
• 2012–2016: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2016–2020: Shanghai SIPG
• 2021: Atlético Mineiro
• 2012: Brazil Olympic (O.P.)
• 2009–2021: Brazil

Hulk is a Brazilian forward who has played for Atlético Mineiro since joining in 2013. He made his debut with the club during the 2013 Copa Libertadores and scored against River Plate in the semi-final.

Hulk helped Atlético to win both of their 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro titles, scoring 19 goals along the way including two in the final against São Paulo which clinched victory on penalties after a 1–1 draw at full time.

In 2015 he signed for Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg where he won silverware with them, notably contributing 16 goals as they were runners up to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Final.

After returning to Brazil following his stint abroad, Hulk rejoined Atlético Mineiro ahead of their 2018 season.[4] He has also represented Brazil at international level, making his senior debut back in 2009 and appearing at three World Cups (2014, 2018 & 2022).

Givanildo Vieira de Sousa was born on 25 July 1986,and is commonly known as "Hulk".[6][7]He began playing football aged six ,joining Serrano-PB before moving onto Campinense later that year.

In 2001 he joined Vitória SC,[10][11];scoring 13 times over two seasons before signing for São Paulo FC,[12]for whom he would score 21 league goals from 2004 until 2006.

It was while at these clubs that Hulk gained first team experience; appearing 45 times across all competitions between 2003 and 2005 whilst representing Brazil youth teams at various tournaments such as U17 South American Championships (2003) and U20 World Cup qualifiers (2004).'

On 26 August 2007 it was announced that Hulk had agreed terms with English Premier League side Manchester United; however, this move fell through due to visa complications.

Returning home once more – this time joining Racing Club de Avellaneda – it wasn’t long until European sides came calling once again: first Spanish outfit Real Madrid CF,[16][17], before finally agreeing on personal terms with Italian Serie A champions Juventus Football Club four days later.

Moving stateside yet again less than twelve months later when reigning Japanese J1 League champions Vissel Kobe Fc., managed by José Mourinho invited him into pre-season training prior to their 2008 campaign;the contract being.

Also Played For: fc porto

8. Wu Lei

Shanghai Port F.C.

Career

• 2003–2005: Genbao Football Base
• 2006–2018: Shanghai SIPG
• 2019–2022: Espanyol
• 2022: Shanghai Port
• 2007–2008: China U17
• 2009–2010: China U20
• 2010: China

Wu Lei began his professional career with Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League. Wu Wei scored twice during Shanghai's 3-1 victory over Guangzhou Evergrande on 12 September 2018, helping secure a spot in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup for China.

Wu was born in Nanjing and started playing football at the age of six with local side Genbao Football Base. 

He made his senior debut for Jiangsu Sainty in 2009 and went on to make over 150 appearances for them before joining Shanghai Port ahead of the 2017 season.

Wu has represented China at international level, making his debut against Thailand in 2014 and appearing at both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics as part of their squads respectively Wu Lei is a prolific striker with Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League.

He has scored 151 goals in 296 appearances for the club and helped them win two East Asian Football Championships. Wu Lei was born in 1988, and started his career at Guangzhou R&F before moving to Shanghai SIPG in 2007. 

Since joining the club, he has won numerous honours, including two East Asian Football Championships (2010 and 2015).

Wu Lei's international career began when he represented China at youth level, winning an East Asian Championship title in 2010. He made his senior debut that year and went on to make 79 appearances for China over a six-year period. 

In January 2019, Wu Lei announced that he would be leaving Shanghai SIPG at the end of the season to join Spanish side Espanyol on a three-and-a-half year deal worth €10 million (£8m/$11m).

Also Played For: asian football confederation

9. Toni Šunjić

FC Dynamo Moscow

Career

• 2007–2012: Zrinjski Mostar
• 2010–2011: Kortrijk (loan)
• 2012–2014: Zorya Luhansk
• 2014–2015: Kuban Krasnodar
• 2015–2017: VfB Stuttgart
• 2017: Palermo (loan)
• 2017–2020: Dynamo Moscow
• 2020–2021: Beijing Guoan
• 2020: Henan Songshan Longmen (loan)
• 2021: Henan Songshan Longmen
• 2008–2010: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
• 2012–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 December 2022

Toni Šunjić is a center-back who has spent the majority of his career playing for Henan Songshan Longmen. He made his senior debut in 2008 and has since gone on to make over 200 appearances for the club.

Yugoslavia's under-17 team finished third at the 2004 European Championships, and he also played at the 2006 World Cup. 

In 2017, he joined Dynamo Moscow on a two-and-a-half-year contract but left after just one season due to disagreements with new manager Igor Tolousek.

5. Šunjić is considered a versatile defender who can play either as a central or defensive midfielder when required. He holds both Bosnian and Serbian citizenship. 

Toni Šunjić is married with two children. Toni Šunjić began his professional football career with the Croatian side Zrinjski Mostar.

He then moved to Belgian club Kortrijk on loan in 2010, before joining Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk two years later. After a season with Kuban Krasnodar, he signed for Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart in 2015.

Where he would remain until 2017 when he joined Serie A outfit Palermo on a temporary deal. 

In January of 2019, it was announced that Šunjić had rejoined former club Zrinjski Mostar after signing a one-year contract extension with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team squad.

He has made 41 appearances and scored 10 goals for his country since making his debut in 2008.

Also Played For: bosnia and herzegovina

10. Paulinho

Midfielder

Career

• 2004–2005: Pão de Açúcar
• 2006–2007: Vilnius
• 2007–2008: ŁKS Łódź
• 2008–2009: Pão de Açúcar
• 2009–2010: Bragantino
• 2010–2013: Corinthians
• 2013–2015: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2015–2017: Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2017–2019: Barcelona
• 2018–2019:  Guangzhou Evergrande (loan)
• 2019–2021: Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2021: Al-Ahli
• 2022: Corinthians
• 2011–2018: Brazil

Paulinho is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Corinthians. He started his career at Pão de Açúcar before moving to Vilnius and ŁKS Łódź. In 2008, he joined Corinthians and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.

He is known for his attacking play, and has been a regular starter for Brazil since 2014. 

Paulinho is a member of the Brazil national team, and has featured at both the Copa América and World Cup. He is married to model and fashion designer Larissa Zampieri.

In 2017, Paulinho was named in the FIFA 100, a list of the world's greatest living players. He has two children. Paulinho is a devout Catholic. 

Paulinho is a versatile midfielder who can play anywhere in midfield. He has been a mainstay in the Brazilian national team and has represented his country at both the Confederations Cup and World Cup.

Paulinho is a hard worker who is always trying to get better. He has a good passing range and can make some lovely passes. Paulinho is a good tackler and is always looking to make a contribution defensively. 

Paulinho is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions. He is a good team player and can play in a number of positions. Paulinho is a good crosser of the ball and can create a lot of chances for his teammates.

He is a good player who can make a big impact on the game.

Also Played For: brazil barcelona best football players, sport club corinthians paulista

11. Alex Teixeira

Midfielder

Career

• 1999–2007: Vasco da Gama
• 2008–2009: Vasco da Gama
• 2010–2016: Shakhtar Donetsk
• 2016–2021: Jiangsu Suning
• 2021–2022: Beşiktaş
• 2022: Vasco da Gama
• 2005: Brazil U15
• 2006–2007: Brazil U17
• 2009: Brazil U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:00, 13 August 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 July 2019

Alex Teixeira is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Vasco da Gama. Teixeira made his professional debut with Shakhtar Donetsk in 2010, and has since played for a number of top-flight clubs in Europe.

Teixeira has represented Brazil at international level, and was part of their 2014 World Cup squad. Teixeira is a prolific goalscorer, having scored over 100 goals in his career. Alex Teixeira is a versatile player, capable of playing as a forward or attacking midfielder.

Alex Teixeira is a hard-working player, and is known for his good technical ability and pace. Alex Teixeira is a talented player, and is likely to continue playing at a high level for many years to come. 

Alex Teixeira is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Portuguese club Vasco da Gama.

He has also played for Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk and Chinese side Jiangsu Suning. Teixeira started his career at Vasco da Gama, before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2008. 

He spent five years with Shakhtar, winning the Ukrainian Premier League twice and the Ukrainian Cup once. In 2016, Teixeira moved to China to join Jiangsu Suning.

He made his debut for the club in a 2017 Chinese Super League match against Guangzhou Evergrande, and helped Jiangsu win the league title in his first season. 

Teixeira has also represented Brazil at youth level, making nine appearances for the under-17s, and 39 appearances for the under-20s. He played in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Teixeira has been capped five times by Brazil, and has scored three goals. He played in the 2019 Copa America Centenario and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Also Played For: fc shakhtar donetsk

12. Son Jun-ho

Shandong Taishan F.C.

Career

• 2008–2010: Pohang Jecheol Technical High School
• 2011–2013: Youngnam University
• 2014–2017: Pohang Steelers
• 2018–2020: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
• 2021: Shandong Taishan
• 2014: South Korea U-23
• 2018: South Korea

Son Jun-ho is a central midfielder who currently plays for Shandong Taishan. Son Jun-ho started his career at Pohang Jecheol Technical High School and then went on to play for Youngnam University.

Son Jun-ho has represented South Korea at youth level and has been a part of the national team since 2011. Son Jun-ho is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to make a positive impact on the pitch.

Son Jun-ho is a popular player with the Shandong Taishan fans, who hope he can bring more success to the team in the future. 

Son Jun-ho is currently contracted to Shandong Taishan until 2020. Son Jun-ho is a versatile midfielder who is able to play in a number of different positions on the pitch.

Son Jun-ho is one of the most promising young midfielders in South Korea and is sure to have a successful career in the future. 

Son Jun-ho is a popular player with the South Korean national team and is expected to play a major role in their future campaigns.

Also Played For: south korea national football team, k league 1

13. Yannick Carrasco

Forward

Career

• 1999–2001: Stade Everois
• 2001–2005: Diegem Sport
• 2005–2010: Genk
• 2010–2012: Monaco B
• 2012–2015: Monaco
• 2015–2018: Atlético Madrid
• 2018–2020: Dalian Professional
• 2020:  Atlético Madrid (loan)
• 2020: Atlético Madrid
• 2008: Belgium U15
• 2010: Belgium U17
• 2010–2011: Belgium U18
• 2011–2012: Belgium U19
• 2013–2014: Belgium U21
• 2015: Belgium

Yannick Carrasco is a Belgian winger who currently plays for Atlético Madrid. Yannick Carrasco has played for a number of clubs in his career, including Monaco and Genk.

Carrasco was a regular for Monaco throughout his time there, making over 120 appearances. Carrasco joined Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2015 and has since made over 30 appearances for the club.

Carrasco is a dangerous winger who can score goals from either flank. Carrasco is a key player for Atlético Madrid as they look to defend their La Liga title. 

Carrasco is a regular for Belgium at the international level and has made five appearances for his country.

Carrasco is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions on the pitch. Carrasco is a promising young winger with a lot of potential.

Also Played For: spanish fut, belgium national football team

14. Marouane Fellaini

Midfielder

Career

• 1994–1997: Anderlecht
• 1997–2000: Mons
• 2000–2002: R. Francs Borains
• 2002–2004: Sporting Charleroi
• 2004–2006: Standard Liège
• 2006–2008: Standard Liège
• 2008–2013: Everton
• 2013–2019: Manchester United
• 2019–: Shandong Taishan
• 2004–2005: Belgium U18
• 2006: Belgium U19
• 2006–2007: Belgium U21
• 2007–2018: Belgium

Fellaini is a Belgian international midfielder who has played for clubs in Belgium, France, and China. He began his career at Anderlecht, before moving to Mons in 2000.

He spent two seasons at Sporting Charleroi before joining Standard Liège in 2004. He moved to Shandong Taishan in 2018. Fellaini has represented Belgium at the World Cup twice, in 2014 and 2018.

He has also won a number of trophies with his clubs, including the Belgian Pro League (four times), the Belgian Cup (four times), and the UEFA Europa League (once). Fellaini is known for his physicality and tough play in midfield.

He has been banned from international competition on a number of occasions for disciplinary issues. Fellaini is married to Belgian model Anouk van Korte and they have three children. Fellaini is a Muslim and has spoken about his faith in the media.

Also Played For: standard de liège, everton f.c

15. Frank Acheampong

Ghana national football team

Career

• 2009–2010: King Faisal Babes
• 2010–2011: Berekum Chelsea
• 2011–2013: Buriram PEA
• 2011–2013: Buriram PEA
• 2013: Anderlecht (loan)
• 2013–2017: Anderlecht
• 2017: Tianjin TEDA (loan)
• 2018–2021: Tianjin TEDA
• 2021: Shenzhen FC
• 2012–2013: Ghana U20
• 2012: Ghana

Frank Acheampong is a Ghanaian footballer who has played for Shenzhen, Buriram, and Berekum Chelsea in the Chinese Super League. Acheampong started his career at King Faisal Babes before moving to Buriram PEA in 2011.

He made his debut for the Chinese club in 2013. Acheampong played for Ghana at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored a goal in the group stage against Ivory Coast. 

He joined Shenzhen in January 2017. He made his debut for the club in a 2-1 victory over Guangzhou R&F.

Acheampong is known for his attacking play and is a fast, versatile forward. He is a member of the Ghanaian national team and has represented his country at youth level and at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Frank Acheampong is married and has two children. Frank Acheampong is a Ghanaian footballer who has played for Shenzhen, Buriram, and Berekum Chelsea in the Chinese Super League.

Acheampong started his career at King Faisal Babes before moving to Buriram PEA in 2011. He made his debut for the Chinese club in 2013. 

Acheampong played for Ghana at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored a goal in the group stage against Ivory Coast. 

He joined Shenzhen in January 2017. He made his debut for the club in a 2-1 victory over Guangzhou R&F. Acheampong is known for his attacking play and is a fast, versatile forward.

16. Jores Okore

AaB Fodbold

Career

• 2000–2007: B.93
• 2007–2011: Nordsjælland
• 2011–2013: Nordsjælland
• 2013–2016: Aston Villa
• 2016–2017: FC Copenhagen
• 2017–2020: AaB
• 2021: Changchun Yatai
• 2011–2014: Denmark U21
• 2016: Denmark U23
• 2011–2014: Denmark
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:16, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 06

Jores Okore is a centre-back who currently plays for Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. Jores Okore started his career at French side Lille before moving to Aston Villa in 2015.

Jores Okore made his international debut for Ivory Coast in 2015 and has since represented his country at the Copa America, the African Cup of Nations, and the World Cup. Jores Okore has represented the Ivory Coast at Under-20, Under-23, and senior level.

Jores Okore is a hard-working defender who is known for his strong defensive play and aerial ability. 

Jores Okore is a regular for the Ivory Coast national team and is considered to be one of the country's most promising young defenders. Jores Okore is a versatile defender who can play as a centre-back or a defensive midfielder.

Jores Okore is a fast and physical defender who is capable of reading the game well and clearing the ball effectively. Jores Okore is a solid defender who is capable of anchoring his defence and keeping his team in the game.

Also Played For: denmark national football team

17. Nicolae Stanciu

SK Slavia Prague

Career

• 2004–2008: Unirea Alba Iulia
• 2008–2011: Unirea Alba Iulia
• 2011–2013: Vaslui
• 2013–2016: Steaua București
• 2016–2017: Anderlecht
• 2017–2019: Sparta Prague
• 2019: Al-Ahli
• 2019–2022: Slavia Prague
• 2022: Wuhan Three Towns
• 2011–2012: Romania U19
• 2011–2013: Romania U21
• 2016: Romania
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Nicolae Stanciu is a Romanian attacking midfielder who has been with Wuhan Three Towns since the beginning of the 2019 Chinese Super League season. 

Stanciu made his debut for Romania in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg and has since earned over 60 caps.

Stanciu is known for his fast speed and good dribbling skills. Stanciu is a hard worker who always puts in a shift for his team. 

Stanciu is a potential key player for Wuhan Three Towns in the 2019 Chinese Super League season. Stanciu is a strong candidate for the Romanian national team for the 2020 European Championship.

Nicolae Stanciu is a well-rounded player who can play in many positions on the field. Nicolae Stanciu has made over 100 appearances for Steaua București and Anderlecht since joining the clubs in 2013 and 2016 respectively. 

The 33-year-old has been capped 56 times by Romania and scored 11 goals. Nicolae Stanciu is a versatile midfielder who can play in either defence or midfield.

He is known for his hard work on the pitch and his ability to distribute the ball. Nicolae Stanciu is expected to join Wuhan Three Towns in the Chinese Super League in the upcoming season. 

The former Unirea Alba Iulia player is a key figure for both Steaua București and Anderlecht and is highly respected by his team-mates.

Also Played For: sk slavia prague, romania national football team

18. Matías Vargas

Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield

Career

• 2015–2019: Vélez Sarsfield
• 2019–2022: Espanyol
• 2021–2022: Adana Demirspor (loan)
• 2022: Shanghai Port
• 2019: Argentina U23
• 2018: Argentina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 May 2021

Matias Vargas was born in Salta, Argentina on 8 May 1997. He is a winger who currently plays for Shanghai Port. Vargas made his professional debut with Atlético Tucumán in 2015.

He joined Espanyol in 2019. Vargas has represented Argentina at youth level. He has won four caps for the country. Vargas is a fan of Atlético Madrid. Vargas is registered with the Chinese authorities as a player for Shanghai Port.

Matías Vargas is a 24-year-old Argentine footballer who currently plays for Vélez Sarsfield. Matías Vargas made his professional debut with Vélez Sarsfield in 2015, and has since played 75 games for the club. 

Matías Vargas has also spent time on loan at Espanyol and Adana Demirspor, and has scored 11 goals in total.

Matías Vargas has represented Argentina at youth level, and made his senior international debut in 2019. 

Matías Vargas is a hard-working and versatile midfielder, who is capable of playing in a number of positions. Matías Vargas is currently contracted to Vélez Sarsfield until 2022. 

Matías Vargas is a valuable member of Vélez Sarsfield, and is expected to be a key player for the club in the future.

19. Crysan

Al-Batin F.C.

Career

• 2013–2015: Atlético Paranaense
• 2015–2019: Athletico Paranaense
• 2016: Oeste (loan)
• 2017–2018: Cercle Brugge (loan)
• 2018–2019: Al-Batin (loan)
• 2019: Atlético Goianiense (loan)
• 2020–2022: Santa Clara
• 2022: Shandong Taishan
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:22, 21 August 2022 (UTC).

Crysan is a Brazilian winger who currently plays for Shandong Taishan in the Chinese Super League. He has made 29 appearances and scored six goals for the club so far.

Crysan began his football career with Brazilian club Goiás in 2014. He made 12 appearances and scored one goal for the club before joining Shandong Taishan in 2016. Crysan is known for his pace and dribbling ability.

He has also been praised for his attacking play. Crysan is a member of the Brazil under-20 national team. He made his debut for the team in 2016 and has since played six matches. Crysan is married to Brazilian model and actress Giuliana Queiroz.

The couple has one child. Crysan is a devout Christian and frequently posts about his faith on social media. Crysan is a Brazil national youth team regular and was part of the team that won the U-17 World Cup in 2017. 

Crysan is a Portuguese citizen and played for Portuguese club Rio Ave during the 2016-17 season. Crysan is set to become a Chinese citizen in 2020 and will then be able to play for the Chinese national team.

20. José Kanté

Legia Warszawa

Career

• 2007–2009: Gimnàstic
• 2009–2011: Manresa
• 2011–2012: Rubí
• 2012–2013: Prat
• 2013: Málaga B
• 2013–2014: Prat
• 2014–2015: AEK Larnaca
• 2016: Górnik Zabrze
• 2016–2018: Wisła Płock
• 2018–2021: Legia Warsaw
• 2019: Gimnàstic (loan)
• 2021–2022: Kairat
• 2022: Cangzhou Mighty Lions
• 2016: Guinea
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:37, 6 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 January 2022

José Kanté was born in Sabadell, Spain on September 27th 1990. Kanté started his career with Gimnàstic de Tarragona before moving to China to play for Cangzhou Mighty Lions in 2016.

Kanté has scored 35 goals in 142 appearances for Cangzhou and is a key player for the team. Kanté has represented Spain at Under-21 level and has also played for the Under-19, Under-16 and Under-15 teams.

Kanté is known for his forward play and is a threat in the penalty area. Kanté is set to return to Spain in the near future and is likely to join another club in the Liga BBVA. 

Kanté is an integral part of the Spain national team and has made two appearances for his country.

Kanté is married and has two children. Kanté is a devout Christian and volunteers with a charity that helps children with disabilities.

21. Franko Andrijašević

Croatia national football team

Career

• 2001–2009: Hajduk Split
• 2009–2014: Hajduk Split
• 2011–2012: Dugopolje (loan)
• 2014–2016: Dinamo Zagreb
• 2015–2016: Lokomotiva (loan)
• 2016–2017: Rijeka
• 2017–2021: Gent
• 2019: Waasland-Beveren (loan)
• 2019–2021: Rijeka (loan)
• 2021: Zhejiang
• 2006–2007: Croatia U16
• 2007–2008: Croatia U17
• 2008–2009: Croatia U18
• 2008–2010: Croatia U19
• 2010–2011: Croatia U20
• 2010–2012: Croatia U21
• 2013–2019: Croatia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:52, 31 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 January 2017

Franko Andrijašević is a Croatian footballer who plays for Chinese club Zhejiang. He began his career with Hajduk Split, making 71 appearances and scoring 12 goals for the club.

He then signed for Dinamo Zagreb, making 10 appearances and scoring three goals. He most recently played for Dugopolje (loan) in Serbia. Franko Andrijašević is a versatile midfielder who is known for his ball control and passing ability.

He is also capable of scoring goals, having scored four times in senior club football. Franko Andrijašević is a regular member of the Croatia national team. 

He was part of their squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He is expected to be a key player for Croatia at the tournament.

Franko Andrijašević is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian club Gent and the Croatian national team. 

He has also played for Rijeka, Waasland-Beveren, and Zhejiang. Andrijašević started his career with Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb, spending time on loan with Rijeka and Waasland-Beveren before joining Gent in 2019.

He has represented Croatia at various youth levels, including the U16, U17, and U18 teams. He made his senior international debut in 2018. 

Andrijašević is known for his strong passing ability, and has been praised for his leadership qualities by his peers. He is a regular starter for Gent and is known for his hardworking style of play.

22. Nebojša Kosović

FC Kairat

Career

• 2007–2011: Vojvodina
• 2011–2014: Vojvodina
• 2014–2015: Standard Liège
• 2014–2015: Újpest (loan)
• 2015–2019: Partizan
• 2019–2021: Kairat
• 2022: Meizhou Hakka
• 2010–2011: Montenegro U17
• 2014: Montenegro U19
• 2013–2016: Montenegro U21
• 2016: Montenegro
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:38, 13 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00

Nebojša Kosović, born in Nikšić, Montenegro, is a footballer who currently plays for Meizhou Hakka in the Chinese Super League. Kosović has played for Montenegro at U-17, U-19 and U-21 levels.

He made his senior international debut in March 2019. Kosović has spent most of his career playing for Vojvodina in Serbia. He made his debut for Meizhou Hakka in the Chinese Super League in March 2019.

Kosović was born in 1995, making him one of the youngest players in the Chinese Super League. Kosović is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in either central or attacking positions. 

Kosović is a hard-working and tactically astute player, and he is known for his speed, passing ability and dribbling skills.

Kosović is Montenegro's most-capped player with eight appearances to his name. Kosović is a regular for Montenegro at youth level, and he has also represented Serbia at U-17, U-19 and U-21 level. Kosović is hoping to play for Montenegro at the 2020 Olympic Games.

23. Borislav Tsonev

NK Inter Zaprešić

Career

• 2005–2009: Pirin Blagoevgrad
• 2009–2013: Levski Sofia
• 2011–2016: Levski Sofia
• 2016–2019: Beroe Stara Zagora
• 2019–2020: Inter Zaprešić
• 2020–2021: Levski Sofia
• 2022: Chornomorets Odesa
• 2022: Slavia Sofia (loan)
• 2022: Dalian Professional
• 2011–2012: Bulgaria U17
• 2012–2014: Bulgaria U19
• 2015–2016: Bulgaria U21
• 2021: Bulgaria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:09, 1 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18

Tsonev is a Bulgarian midfielder who currently plays for Dalian Professional. He started his career at Pirin Blagoevgrad before moving to Levski Sofia in 2009.

Tsonev made his senior international debut for Bulgaria in a friendly against Hungary in March 2017. Tsonev is a creative midfielder with good passing and shooting abilities.

He is likely to be a key player for Bulgaria at the 2019 World Cup. Borislav Tsonev started his senior career with Levski Sofia. He played for Beroe Stara Zagora in the Bulgarian top division before moving to Inter Zaprešić.

In 2020, he joined Slavia Sofia on loan. Tsonev has made five appearances for the Bulgaria national team. 

He is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to get forward. Tsonev is a key part of Levski Sofia's squad and is expected to feature in their upcoming UEFA Europa League matches.

He is a player with a lot of potential and is only getting better. Tsonev is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions. He is a player with a bright future and is destined for big things.

24. Peter Žulj

Austria national football team

Career

• 1999–2007: Wels
• 2007–2008: Red Bull Salzburg
• 2008–2010: Rapid Wien
• 2010–2014: SK Rapid Wien II
• 2011–2012: Grödig (loan)
• 2013–2014: Hartberg (loan)
• 2014–2015: Wolfsberger AC
• 2015–2016: Admira Wacker
• 2016–2017: Ried
• 2017–2018: Sturm Graz
• 2019–2021: Anderlecht
• 2021: Göztepe (loan)
• 2021–2022: İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2022: Fehérvár (loan)
• 2022: Changchun Yatai
• 2009: Austria U17
• 2011: Austria U19
• 2014: Austria U21
• 2018: Austria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 March 2019

Peter Žulj is an Austrian midfielder who currently plays for Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. Wels in 1999 before moving to Red Bull Salzburg in 2007.

SK Rapid Wien II in 2010. Austria at youth level, winning the under-19 European Championship in 2009. 5. Žulj is a hard-working midfielder who is excellent at passing the ball forward.

Changchun Yatai could be his next destination. 7. Žulj is a versatile player who can play as a central midfielder or as a winger. Changchun Yatai in the future. 9. Žulj is a player with a lot of potential, and he is likely to improve even more in the future.

25. Rade Dugalić

FC Kairat

Career

• 2005–2010: Radnički Niš
• 2010–2013: Radnički Niš
• 2011: Olimpic Sarajevo (loan)
• 2011–2012: Radnik Surdulica (loan)
• 2012–2013: Car Konstantin (loan)
• 2013–2014: Sinđelić Niš
• 2014–2015: Ulisses
• 2015–2016: Torpedo Armavir
• 2016–2018: Tosno
• 2018–2019: Yenisey Krasnoyarsk
• 2019–2021: Kairat
• 2022: Meizhou Hakka
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:41, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Dugalić is a centre-back who has played for Meizhou Hakka in the Chinese Super League. He started his career with Radnički Niš in 2005. Dugalić made his international debut for FR Yugoslavia in 2011.

He represented his country at the 2014 World Cup and the 2017 European Championship. Dugalić was born in Prokuplje, FR Yugoslavia in 1992. He is 1.93 metres tall and has played for Meizhou Hakka in the Chinese Super League since 2018.

Dugalić is a defender who can also play as a midfielder. He is a member of the FR Yugoslavia national team and has played at the 2014 World Cup and the 2017 European Championship. 

Dugalić is married and has two children. Dugalić is a Serbian international midfielder who plays for Kairat.

He previously played for Radnički Niš, Olimpic Sarajevo, and Car Konstantin. Dugalić is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in any midfield position. 

Dugalić is known for his strong passing ability and accurate shooting. Dugalić is a hard worker and is known for his defensive contributions.

Dugalić is a valuable member of Kairat and is expected to continue to produce strong performances in the upcoming seasons. Dugalić is a key player for the national team and is expected to lead Serbia to success in the future. 

Dugalić is a popular figure in the Serbian football community and is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.

26. Zhang Yuning

China national football team

Career

• 2008–2014: Hangzhou Greentown
• 2015: Hangzhou Greentown
• 2015–2017: Vitesse
• 2016–2017: Jong Vitesse (loan)
• 2017–2019: West Bromwich Albion
• 2017–2018: Werder Bremen (loan)
• 2018–2019: ADO Den Haag (loan)
• 2019: Beijing Guoan
• 2011–2012: China U-17
• 2015–2016: China U-20
• 2015–2020: China U-23
• 2016: China
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 March 2022

Zhang Yuning is a forward for Beijing Guoan. Zhang was born on January 5, 1997 in Cangnan, Zhejiang, China. Zhang began his career with Hangzhou Greentown in 2008.

Zhang made his senior debut for Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League on November 10, 2017 against Guangzhou R&F. Zhang has scored four goals in league play for Beijing Guoan.

Zhang is a member of the Chinese national team. Zhang has represented China at the U-20, U-23, and senior levels. Zhang is a six-foot-one-inch tall forward. Zhang is expected to play a significant role for Beijing Guoan in the upcoming season.

Zhang Yuning is a Chinese international footballer who has played for the China U-20, China U-23, and China national teams. Zhang Yuning started his career with Hangzhou Greentown before moving to Dutch side Vitesse in 2016. 

Zhang Yuning joined Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on loan in 2017, before joining Dutch side Werder Bremen on a season-long loan in 2018.

Zhang Yuning joined Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan in 2019. Zhang Yuning has made 93 appearances and scored 43 goals for Beijing Guoan since joining the club. Zhang Yuning is currently contracted to Beijing Guoan until 2020.

27. Rômulo

Busan IPark

Career

• 2011–2014: Bahia
• 2014–2017: Bahia
• 2016: Bragantino (loan)
• 2017: Busan IPark (loan)
• 2018–2021: Busan IPark
• 2021: Chengdu Rongcheng
• 2015: Brazil U23

Rômulo is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Chinese club Chengdu Rongcheng. Rômulo made his senior debut for Bahia in 2014 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

Rômulo is known for his passing ability and is a key part of the midfield for Chengdu Rongcheng. Rômulo has represented Brazil at youth level and was part of the team that won the Under-17 World Cup in 2014.

Rômulo is expected to feature for Brazil at the 2019 Copa America. Rômulo is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith in the past. Rômulo is a popular figure with the Chengdu fans and is known for his infectious smile.

Rômulo is a candidate for the Ballon d'Or award in 2019. Rômulo is a native of Recife, Brazil and is of Portuguese descent. Rômulo has represented Brazil at youth level and is now looking to make a name for himself in the senior side.

The midfielder has been prolific in the club game, netting 55 goals in just six seasons with Bahia. Rômulo has also played for Bragantino on loan, scoring two goals in all competitions. 

He is currently with Busan IPark in South Korea, and is set to join Chengdu Rongcheng in China in 2021.

Rômulo has represented Brazil at the Pan American Games, where he helped the team to a silver medal. He is a hard-working midfielder who is constantly looking to improve his game.

28. Oscar

Brazil national football team

Career

• 1998–2004: União Barbarense
• 2004–2008: São Paulo
• 2008–2010: São Paulo
• 2010–2012: Internacional
• 2012–2017: Chelsea
• 2017: Shanghai Port
• 2011: Brazil U20
• 2012: Brazil U23
• 2011–2015: Brazil

Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Júnior is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Shanghai Port. He began his career with União Barbarense in 1998, before moving to Sao Paulo in 2004.

He then spent two seasons with Internacional before joining Chelsea in 2012. Oscar has represented his country at youth level, and made his senior international debut in 2014. 

He has won several accolades during his career, including two Premier League titles and the 2014 FA Cup.

Oscar is known for his attacking play and is a key player for Shanghai Port. Oscar is a Brazilian footballer who has played for his country at both the youth and senior levels. 

He made his professional debut with Shanghai Port in the 2017 Chinese Super League season. Oscar has also represented Brazil at the Confederations Cup and the Olympic Games.

He is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to put in a performance for his club and country. 

Oscar is a talented player who has the ability to cause problems for opposing defences. He is a versatile player who is capable of playing in various midfield positions. Oscar is a determined player who is always looking to win matches for his team.

He is a popular player with the Shanghai Port fans and is highly respected by his peers. Oscar is a player with a bright future and is sure to achieve even more success in the future.

29. Ademilson

São Paulo FC

Career

• 2005–2012: São Paulo
• 2012–2016: São Paulo
• 2015: Yokohama F. Marinos (loan)
• 2016: Gamba Osaka (loan)
• 2017–2020: Gamba Osaka
• 2021: Wuhan Three Towns
• 2011: Brazil U17
• 2012–2013: Brazil U20
• 2014: Brazil U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 January 2023 17:42 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 September 2014

Ademilson Braga Bispo Junior is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Chinese club Wuhan Three Towns. Ademilson started his youth career with Brazilian club Corinthians.

He made his senior debut for Corinthians in 2011 and has since played for Atlético Mineiro, Internacional, and Wuhan. 

Ademilson is known for his speed and dribbling ability. He has represented Brazil at under-17, under-20, and under-23 levels.

Ademilson is likely to feature for Brazil at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Ademilson is a devout Christian and often posts religious messages on his social media accounts. 

Ademilson is a Brazilian midfielder who has played for São Paulo and Gamba Osaka in his senior career.

Ademilson has been a regular for Brazil at youth levels and has made one appearance for the senior team. Ademilson is a versatile player who can play in midfield or as a forward. 

Ademilson is known for his passing and ball control. Ademilson is a hard worker who is always looking to create chances for his team.

Ademilson is a good team player who is always willing to work for the team. Ademilson is a young player with a lot of potential, and he is expected to continue his career with Gamba Osaka. 

Ademilson is an ambassador for the club and is involved in a number of charity events. Ademilson is a talented player who has the potential to become one of the best midfielders in the world.

30. Yan Junling

Shanghai Port F.C.

Career

• 2001–2006: Genbao Football Academy
• 2007–: Shanghai SIPG
• 2009–2010: China U-20
• 2011–2012: China U-23
• 2015: China
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 January 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 March 2022

Yan Junling is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Shanghai SIPG. Yan Junling started his career at Shanghai SIPG and has since played for the club in a number of different positions.

Yan Junling is a very dependable goalkeeper and is known for his excellent shot-stopping abilities. Yan Junling is a very popular player with the fans and has been named captain of the Shanghai SIPG team.

Yan Junling is a member of the Chinese national team and has played at various international tournaments. Yan Junling is a very promising goalkeeper and is expected to continue to develop his career at Shanghai SIPG.

Yan Junling began his youth career with Genbao Football Academy before joining Shanghai SIPG in 2007. 

Yan Junling made his senior debut for Shanghai SIPG in 2007 and has since played for China at international level. Yan Junling has been a regular in the Chinese team and has made 43 appearances, scoring zero goals.

Yan Junling is a versatile defender and has been used in a variety of positions for Shanghai SIPG. Yan Junling is a hard-working defender who is also known for his strong tackling. 

Yan Junling is a promising defender who is set to continue playing at a high level for Shanghai SIPG. Yan Junling is a passionate defender who is always looking to improve his game.

Yan Junling is a promising defender who is set to continue playing at a high level for Shanghai SIPG. 

Yan Junling is a versatile defender and has been used in a variety of positions for Shanghai SIPG. He is a promising defender who is set to continue playing at a high level for Shanghai SIPG.

31. Ai Kesen

Shanghai Port F.C.

Career

• 2001–2009: Vitória
• 2009–2011: Vitória
• 2011–2012: Botafogo
• 2013–2015: Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2016–2019: Shanghai SIPG
• 2019–2021: Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2022–2023: Grêmio
• 2019: China
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 November 2021

Ai Kesen was born on July 13th, 1989 in Coelho Neto, Maranhão, Brazil. He started his career at Vitória and made his senior debut in 2009. Ai Kesen is an attacking midfielder and forward.

He has played for Brazil at U-17, U-20, and U-23 levels. Ai Kesen is a regular for Vitória in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. 

He has scored 10 goals in 97 appearances for Vitória. Ai Kesen is a Brazilian international and has made one appearance for the Brazil national team.

He is currently contracted to Vitória until the end of the 2019 season. Ai Kesen is a very good player and is a major part of the Vitória squad. 

Ai Kesen is a midfielder for Guangzhou Evergrande. Ai Kesen was born on February 10, 1999 in China. Ai Kesen has played for Guangzhou Evergrande since 2019.

Ai Kesen has made 13 appearances for the China national team. Ai Kesen is a very talented midfielder who can score goals. Ai Kesen is a very hard working player and is always putting in a effort. 

Ai Kesen is a very good player and is a key part of Guangzhou Evergrande's success. Ai Kesen is a very versatile player and can play in a number of positions. Ai Kesen is a very skilful player and can create chances for his team.

32. Graziano Pellè

AZ Alkmaar

Career

• 2001–2004: Lecce
• 2004–2007: Lecce
• 2005: Catania (loan)
• 2006: Crotone (loan)
• 2006–2007: Cesena (loan)
• 2007–2011: AZ
• 2011–2013: Parma
• 2012: Sampdoria (loan)
• 2012–2013: Feyenoord (loan)
• 2013–2014: Feyenoord
• 2014–2016: Southampton
• 2016–2020: Shandong Luneng
• 2021: Parma
• 2004–2005: Italy U20
• 2005–2007: Italy U21
• 2008: Italy Olympic
• 2014–2016: Italy
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:23, 30 July 2021 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 October 2016

Graziano Pellè is a striker who has played for Lecce and Catania in Italy. Pellè made his Serie A debut for Lecce in 2004 and scored six goals in 15 appearances.

He moved to Catania on loan in 2006 and helped the club win promotion to Serie A. Pellè joined Southampton in 2015 and has scored six goals in 36 appearances. Pellè has represented Italy at under-21, under-23, and senior level.

Pellè is a regular for the Italy national team and has made 32 appearances. Pellè is known for his technique and goalscoring ability. 

He is currently contracted to Southampton until 2021. Pellè is a fan favourite at Southampton and is expected to feature in their Europa League campaign.

Pellè began his career with Cesena in 2006, and after loan spells with AZ and Parma, he joined Sampdoria in 2012. 

He scored 16 goals in total for Sampdoria and Feyenoord loan spells before joining Southampton in 2014. Pellè has made 20 appearances for the Italy national team, scoring 9 goals.

He was a member of the Italy squad that competed in the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 European Championship. 

Graziano Pellè is a versatile attacking midfielder, who is capable of playing on either wing or up front. He is also a reliable set-piece taker. Pellè is an aggressive player who is not afraid to take on defenders head on.

He is also capable of making quick, incisive passes. Pellè is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a popular figure with his team-mates, and is known for his dedication and work ethic. 

Graziano Pellè is a likely candidate for the Ballon d'Or, given his consistent performances at club and international level.

33. Jean Evrard Kouassi

Fatih Karagümrük S.K.

Career

• 2004–2011: Jeunesse Sportive de Bassam
• 2011–2012: Moossou
• 2013–2015: Hajduk Split
• 2015–2017: Shanghai SIPG
• 2017–2022: Wuhan Zall
• 2022–2023: Trabzonspor
• 2022–2023: Fatih Karagümrük (loan)
• 2023: Zhejiang
• 2011: Ivory Coast U-17
• 2021: Ivory Coast
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 June 2022

Jean Evrard Kouassi was born in the Ivory Coast in 1994. He began his career with Jeunesse Sportive de Bassam in 2004. Kouassi then played for Moossou in 2011.

In 2012, he joined Zhejiang. Kouassi has made over 100 appearances for Zhejiang. Kouassi is currently a forward for Zhejiang. He is a member of the Ivory Coast national team.

Kouassi was part of the Ivory Coast team at the 2016 Olympic Games. Kouassi is a very exciting player who is always looking to score goals. 

Jean Evrard Kouassi is a French-Ivory Coast midfielder who has played for Shanghai SIPG, Hajduk Split, Wuhan Zall, and Trabzonspor in his international career.

Kouassi played for Ivory Coast at the U-17 level before moving to Europe to continue his development. He made his debut for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig in March of 2019. 

Kouassi is a versatile midfielder who can play as a central or attacking midfielder. Kouassi is expected to join Zhejiang in the Chinese Super League in the near future.

Kouassi is a highly technical player who is known for his passing and ball control. Kouassi is looking to help his new team achieve success in the Chinese Super League. 

Kouassi is a hard working player who is always looking to improve his game. Kouassi is a talented player with a lot of potential, and he is looking to show off his skills in the Chinese Super League.

Also Played For: ivory coast

34. Paulinho

FC Porto

Career

• 2008–2012: Bahia
• 2012: Bahia
• 2012–2013: Córdoba
• 2013–2014: Cádiz
• 2014: Eldense
• 2015: Beira-Mar
• 2015–2016: Santa Clara
• 2016: Farense
• 2016–2020: Portimonense
• 2018: Porto (loan)
• 2018: Porto B (loan)
• 2020–2021: Hebei China Fortune
• 2021: Shanghai Port
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 January 2023

Paulinho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Shanghai Port. He was born on 10 July 1994 in Ceilândia, DF, Brazil. He is 1.66 metres tall and plays as a winger.

Paulinho started his career at Brazilian club Bahia in 2008. He made his senior debut for Bahia in a 0–0 draw with Corinthians in the Campeonato Brasileiro in January 2013. Paulinho was loaned out to Chinese side Guangzhou R&F in January 2017.

He made his debut for Guangzhou R&F in a 3–1 win over Xinjiang Beilun in the Chinese Super League in January 2017. 

He was loaned out to Shanghai SIPG in January 2019. Paulinho has represented Brazil at under-20 and under-23 level. Paulinho is a Brazilian midfielder who plays for Portuguese side Porto.

He joined the club in 2014 from Spanish side Cádiz Paulinho is known for his technical abilities and his passing range. 

He has also been praised for his work-rate and defensive prowess. Paulinho has made more than 100 appearances for Porto and has helped the club win three Primeira Liga titles. 

Paulinho has also represented Brazil at senior level and has won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. 

Paulinho is reportedly a target for many top clubs and is reportedly attracting interest from Barcelona and Manchester United. Paulinho is expected to leave Porto in the summer 2020 transfer window.

35. Davidson da Luz Pereira

S.C. Covilhã

Career

• 2013: Porto de Caruaru
• 2014: Galícia
• 2014: Fortaleza
• 2015: Jacobina
• 2015: Santa Rita
• 2015–2016: Sporting Covilhã
• 2016–2018: Chaves
• 2018–2020: Vitória Guimarães
• 2020–2022: Alanyaspor
• 2022: Wuhan Three Towns
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 December 2022

Davidson was born on 5 March 1991 in Duque de Caxias, Brazil. He began his senior career with Wuhan Three Towns in China. Davidson made his senior debut for Brazil in a friendly against Venezuela on 24 March 2014.

Davidson has represented Brazil at Under-20, Under-23 and senior levels. Davidson has scored one goal for Brazil. He scored in a 3-1 victory over Ecuador on 6 June 2017. Davidson is a winger and is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

Davidson has been described as a "talented player with great potential". Davidson is contracted to Wuhan Three Towns until the end of the 2019 season. 

Davidson is a regular for Brazil's Under-23 side. Davidson da Luz Pereira is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Portuguese club Porto de Caruaru.

Davidson da Luz Pereira has played for Brazilian clubs Galícia and Fortaleza, as well as Portuguese club Vitória Guimarães. 

Davidson da Luz Pereira has also represented his country at international level, playing for Brazil in the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Copa América. Davidson da Luz Pereira is a versatile footballer, able to play as a midfielder or as a defender.

Davidson da Luz Pereira is a promising young player, and is expected to continue his progress in Portugal. Davidson da Luz Pereira is a hard-working player, and is often involved in the action on the pitch. 

Davidson da Luz Pereira is a natural goalscorer, and is known for his powerful shots. Davidson da Luz Pereira is a popular player with the Porto fans, and is highly regarded within the Portuguese football community.

Davidson da Luz Pereira is a highly-rated young midfielder, and is expected to have a long and successful career in football.

36. Stephan El Shaarawy

A.S. Roma

Career

• 2001–2006: Legino
• 2006–2008: Genoa
• 2008–2011: Genoa
• 2010–2011: Padova (loan)
• 2011–2016: Milan
• 2015–2016: Monaco (loan)
• 2016: Roma (loan)
• 2016–2019: Roma
• 2019–2021: Shanghai Shenhua
• 2021: Roma
• 2008: Italy U16
• 2008–2009: Italy U17
• 2010: Italy U18
• 2010–2011: Italy U19
• 2011–2012: Italy U21
• 2012: Italy
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:10, 11 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 March 2021

Stephan El Shaarawy is a talented Italian winger who has represented Roma since 2016. El Shaarawy started his career with Legino before moving to Genoa.

He made his international debut for Italy in 2015 and has since played at the 2016 European Championships and the 2018 World Cup. El Shaarawy is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

He is currently Roma's top scorer with six goals in Serie A. El Shaarawy has been linked with a move to Premier League clubs in the past. 

He is a regular for Italy at youth level and has also played for the senior team at the Under-21 European Championships and the Under-20 World Cup.

El Shaarawy is married and has two children. He is a devout Muslim and often wears a Muslim headscarf. 

Stephan El Shaarawy is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for several top European clubs. Stephan El Shaarawy has been a regular for the Italian national team since debuting in 2008.

Stephan El Shaarawy is known for his speed and dribbling ability. Stephan El Shaarawy is a controversial player, often receiving yellow cards and fines from clubs and national teams. 

Stephan El Shaarawy is expected to join Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in the near future. Stephan El Shaarawy is an ambitious player and is looking to continue his career in the highest possible level.

Stephan El Shaarawy is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Stephan El Shaarawy is a popular player with fans and teammates alike.

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37. Serginho

Kashima Antlers

Career

• 2001–2008: SESC
• 2008–2011: São Paulo
• 2011–2015: Santos
• 2014–2018: Santos
• 2016: Vitória (loan)
• 2017: Santo André (loan)
• 2018: América Mineiro (loan)
• 2018–2019: Kashima Antlers
• 2020: Changchun Yatai
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November, 2022

Serginho is Changchun Yatai's attacking midfielder and second-striker. Serginho played for Brazilian club Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League Final, where they won 2-0 against J-League side Urawa Reds.

Serginho has represented Brazil at under-20 and under-23 level. Serginho is an attacking midfielder with a good eye for goal. 

Serginho is Changchun Yatai's record signing, costing them $1.5 million. Serginho is a fast, skilful midfielder with good passing and dribbling ability.

Serginho is Changchun Yatai's main attacking threat. Serginho is a regular for Brazil's under-20 and under-23 teams. Serginho is a two-time Brazilian league champion with Kashima Antlers. 

Serginho is a versatile midfielder who can play in any position on the pitch. Serginho started his career at SESC before moving on to Santos and then Santo André.

Serginho is a very good passer of the ball and is capable of creating chances for his teammates. Serginho is a very good defensive midfielder and is known for his discipline. 

Serginho is a very good set-piece taker and is always a threat from dead ball situations. Serginho is a very good leader on and off the pitch and is highly respected by his teammates.

Serginho is a very good goal scorer and has scored many goals for his clubs over the years. Serginho is a very good player and is a regular in the Brazilian national team. Serginho is a very good player and is a regular in the Santos team.

38. Eder

Portugal national football team

Career

• 1999–2006: ADC Adémia
• 2006: Oliveira Hospital
• 2006–2008: Tourizense
• 2008–2012: Académica
• 2012–2015: Braga
• 2015–2016: Swansea City
• 2016: Lille (loan)
• 2016–2018: Lille
• 2017–2018: Lokomotiv Moscow (loan)
• 2018–2021: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2021–2022: Al Raed
• 2012–2018: Portugal

Eder is a forward who has played for several Portuguese teams, most notably Braga and Académica. In 2012, Eder moved to Portugal to play for Braga. 

He enjoyed a successful spell with the club, winning the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal in his two seasons there.

Eder then joined Académica in 2015. He spent two seasons with the club, before moving to Lokomotiv Moscow in 2020. 

Eder is a versatile forward who can play on either wing or up front. He is a fast player who is good at linking up with his team-mates. Eder is also known for his hardworking attitude on the pitch.

In his career, Eder has won several trophies, including the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. Eder is a Guinea-Bissau national and was born in Bissau. Eder is currently with Lokomotiv Moscow.

39. Guilherme

S.C. Braga

Career

• 2008–2009: Paraíba do Sul
• 2009–2010: Braga
• 2010–2015: Braga
• 2010–2011: Vizela (loan)
• 2011–2012: Gil Vicente (loan)
• 2012–2013: Braga B
• 2013–2015: Legia Warsaw (loan)
• 2015–2018: Legia Warsaw
• 2018: Benevento
• 2018–2021: G.D. S.C. Alvarenga
• 2018–2019: Yeni Malatyaspor (loan)
• 2019–2020: Yeni Malatyaspor (loan)
• 2020: Trabzonspor (loan)
• 2020–2021: Göztepe (loan)
• 2021: Guangzhou City
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 February 2023

Guilherme Costa Marques is a 31-year-old Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Guangzhou City in the Chinese Super League. He began his career with Brazilian side Paraíba do Sul in 2008, before moving to Portuguese side Braga the following year.

He made his debut for Guangzhou City in the Chinese Super League on 10 March 2018, in a 2-1 away win over Hebei China Fortune. Costa Marques is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder, or as a winger.

He is also known for his hard work and defensive abilities, as well as his Passing and Crossing ability. He is a regular member of the Brazil national team, and has made appearances at the 2014 World Cup, the Copa América Centenario, and the 2018 World Cup.

Costa Marques is married to Brazilian model Luana Piovani, with the couple having a daughter together. He is of Portuguese descent. Costa Marques is a popular figure in the Guangzhou City fanbase, and is often seen as one of the team's key players.

40. Wallace

S.S. Lazio

Career

• 2010–2013: Cruzeiro
• 2013–2014: Cruzeiro
• 2014–2016: Braga
• 2014–2016: Monaco (loan)
• 2016–2020: Lazio
• 2019–2020: Braga (loan)
• 2020–2022: Yeni Malatyaspor
• 2022: Wuhan Three Towns
• 2013–2014: Brazil U20
• 2014–2016: Brazil U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:09, 11 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2014

Wallace is a Brazilian centre-back who is currently playing for Chinese side Wuhan Three Towns. Wallace started his youth career at Tigres do Brasil before joining Monaco in 2014.

Wallace made his debut for Monaco in a 2014 Champions League match against Basel. Wallace played for Brazil at the 2015 Copa America where he helped the side reach the semi-finals.

Wallace signed for Wuhan Three Towns in July 2017. Wallace is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back or left-back. Wallace is a hard-working defender who is known for his strong tackling.

Wallace is also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder. Wallace is one of Monaco's most experienced players and is a key part of the team. Wallace is a midfielder who is known for his ball control and passing.

Wallace has played for several clubs across Europe, most notably Cruzeiro and Braga. Wallace has represented his country at youth level, and has also made a few appearances for the Brazil national team. 

Wallace is a versatile player who can play in several positions, and is known for his hard work on the pitch.

Wallace is a promising young player, and is expected to continue developing in the future. Wallace is a determined player, who is willing to work hard for the team. 

Wallace is a promising midfielder, who is expected to continue developing in the future. Wallace is a versatile player, who can play in several positions, and is known for his hard work on the pitch. 

Wallace is a promising young player, who is expected to continue developing in the future.

41. Kang Sang-Woo

Pohang Steelers

Career

• 2014: Kyunghee University
• 2014–2022: Pohang Steelers
• 2019–2020: Sangju Sangmu (army)
• 2022: Beijing Guoan
• 2011–2013: South Korea U20
• 2014–2016: South Korea U23
• 2021: South Korea
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 January 2022

Kang Sang-woo is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Beijing Guoan. Kang started his career with hometown club Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma before joining Beijing Guoan in 2017.

Kang is primarily a full-back but can also play as a winger. Kang has made 28 appearances for the Chinese Super League club so far. Kang is a product of the Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma youth system.

Kang has represented South Korea at under-17, under-19, under-21, and senior levels. Kang is expected to feature for South Korea at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Kang is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith in the media.

Kang is a passionate supporter of Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. Kang Sang-Woo is a midfielder who plays for the Pohang Steelers in the K-League. He has played for the South Korea U20 and U23 teams and has two caps for the national team.

Kang was signed by Beijing Guoan in February 2021. Kang has played for the Pohang Steelers for the past three seasons and is contracted to the team until 2022. 

Kang made his international debut for South Korea in September 2011 and has since played in four matches.

Kang is a versatile midfielder who can play as a holding midfielder or in the attacking midfield position. 

Kang is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. Kang is a fast player who can run with the ball and create chances for his team.

Kang is a determined player who never gives up on a play. Kang is a talented player who has the potential to become a top-level midfielder.

42. Bruno Viana

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Career

• 2012–2016: Cruzeiro
• 2016: Cruzeiro
• 2016–2018: Olympiacos
• 2017–2018: Braga (loan)
• 2018–2022: Braga
• 2021: Flamengo (loan)
• 2022: Khimki (loan)
• 2022: Wuhan Yangtze River (loan)
• 2023: Coritiba
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 January 2023

Bruno Viana is a Brazilian central defender who currently plays for Coritiba. Viana has made over 100 appearances for Coritiba, and has also represented his country at youth level.

He has been described as a tough defender who is good in the air. Viana is currently contracted to Coritiba until 2020. In May 2019, Bruno Viana was named in Brazil's provisional squad for the 2019 FIFA World Cup.

Bruno Viana was born in Macaé, Brazil, in 1995. He started playing football at an early age and joined local club Coritiba in 2013. Viana has made over 100 appearances for Coritiba, and has also represented his country at youth level.

He is currently contracted to Coritiba until 2020. Bruno Viana is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Cruzeiro. Viana has spent his entire career with Cruzeiro, making over 115 appearances. 

Viana has been a regular starter for Cruzeiro over the past few seasons, and has also featured for Olympiacos and Braga on loan.

Viana has represented Brazil at youth level, and is likely to feature for them at senior level in the future. Bruno Viana is a versatile player, capable of playing as a midfielder or defender.

43. Talisca

Brazil national football team

Career

• 2007: Vasco da Gama
• 2009–2013: Bahia
• 2013–2014: Bahia
• 2014–2018: Benfica
• 2016–2018: Beşiktaş (loan)
• 2018: Guangzhou Evergrande (loan)
• 2019–2021: Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2021: Al-Nassr
• 2013: Brazil U20
• 2014–2015: Brazil U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 March 2015

Anderson Talisca is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who joined Al Nassr in the 2017–18 season. Talisca has represented Vasco da Gama and Beşiktaş in his career.

Talisca is 1.90 m tall and has scored 18 goals in 81 appearances for Al Nassr. Talisca is a part of the Brazil under-23 team that won the Copa América in 2016. Talisca is set to represent Brazil at the 2018 World Cup.

Talisca is an exciting, fast forward forward that can cause problems for defenders with his quick feet and sharp passing. 

Talisca was a key player for Bahia during their time in the Brazil Serie A, and he helped lead the club to their first championship in 2013.

Talisca joined Benfica in 2014, and he helped lead the club to their first championship in 2016. Talisca joined Beşiktaş in 2016 on a loan, and he helped lead the club to their first Turkish Super Lig title in 2018. 

Talisca joined Guangzhou Evergrande on a loan in 2018, and he helped lead the club to the Chinese Super League title.

Talisca joined Al-Nassr in 2019. Talisca has been capped for Brazil at U20, U23, and senior levels. Talisca is expected to join up with Brazil for their upcoming Copa America tournament. 

Talisca is a fast, exciting forward that can cause problems for defenders with his quick feet and sharp passing. 

He is a key player for both his club and country, and he is expected to continue making an impact on the field in the near future.

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44. Cherif Ndiaye

Göztepe S.K.

Career

• 2017–2019: Waasland-Beveren
• 2019–2021: Gorica
• 2020–2021: Göztepe (loan)
• 2021–2022: Göztepe
• 2022: Shanghai Port
• 2023: Adana Demirspor (loan)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Cherif Ndiaye was born in Dakar, Senegal on 23 January 1996. He is a forward and currently plays for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig. 

Ndiaye has played for several French clubs, most notably Saint-Étienne and Lyon, and has also played for the Senegal national team.

He is a regular for the Senegal national team and has made several appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations. In 2017, he was named the African Footballer of the Year. 

Cherif Ndiaye is a powerful and quick forward, who is known for his ability to score goals. He is a popular player in Turkey, where he is highly regarded.

Cherif Ndiaye is a contender for the Ballon d'Or in 2019. He is married and has two children. Cherif Ndiaye began his senior career with Waasland-Beveren, before joining Gorica in 2019. 

Ndiaye has made 52 appearances for Gorica, scoring 15 goals. Ndiaye spent the 2019–2021 season on loan at Göztepe. Ndiaye joined Shanghai Port in the 2020–21 season.

Ndiaye joined Adana Demirspor on loan in the 2021–22 season. Ndiaye returned to Gorica in the 2022–23 season. Ndiaye joined Shanghai Port in the 2019–2021 season. 

Ndiaye has made 24 appearances and scored 9 goals for Shanghai Port. Ndiaye has made 52 appearances and scored 15 goals for Gorica.

45. Issa Kallon

SC Cambuur

Career

• 2003–2005: VV Jonathan
• 2005–2014: Vitesse
• 2014–2017: Utrecht
• 2016–2017: Emmen (loan)
• 2017–2022: Cambuur
• 2022: Shanghai Port
• 2010–2011: Netherlands U15
• 2011–2012: Netherlands U16
• 2012: Netherlands U17
• 2013: Netherlands U18
• 2013–2015: Netherlands U19
• 2015: Netherlands U20
• 2022: Sierra Leone
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:29, 16 January 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21

Issa Kallon is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Shanghai Port. Kallon has played for Vitesse and Shanghai Port in the Dutch Eredivisie and the Chinese Super League, respectively.

Kallon was born in Zeist, Netherlands and started playing football at a young age. He played for VV Jonathan before joining Vitesse in 2005. Kallon made his debut for the Netherlands in 2015 and has since played at international level for the country.

He scored his first international goal in a 4-0 win over Curaçao in November 2017. Kallon is known for his speed and attacking instincts, which has seen him score goals in the Eredivisie and the Chinese Super League. 

Kallon is a versatile footballer who can play as a winger or forward.

Kallon is a regular for the Dutch national team and was part of the squad that won the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Kallon is married and has two children. Issa Kallon is a regular for Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League.

46. Ji Xiang

China national football team

Career

• 2008–2021: Jiangsu Suning
• 2021: Shandong Taishan
• 2014: China
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2020, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2021

Ji Xiang is a versatile right winger or right back who was born in Jiangsu, China in 1990. Ji Xiang started his career with local side Yangzhou Yiteng in the Chinese Jia-A League in 2009.

Ji Xiang made his debut for the Chinese national team in a friendly against Uzbekistan in November 2009. Ji Xiang made his competitive debut for China in a World Cup Qualifier against Hong Kong in March 2010.

Ji Xiang made his first appearance in the Chinese Super League for Shanghai Shenhua in August 2010. Ji Xiang has also played for Guangzhou Evergrande, Jiangsu Sainty, Changchun Yatai and Beijing Guoan. 

Ji Xiang has made over 100 appearances for China and was part of the squad that won the 2016 AFC Asian Cup.

Ji Xiang is the current captain of Shanghai Shenhua. Ji Xiang is a regular for the Chinese national team and was part of the squad that competed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

47. Xie Pengfei

Career

• 2001–2006: Shenzhen Yantian Sports School
• 2006–2011: Hangzhou Greentown
• 2010–2011: FC Metz (loan)
• 2011: Wenzhou Provenza (loan)
• 2012–2016: Hangzhou Greentown
• 2016–2021: Jiangsu Suning
• 2021–2022: Cangzhou Mighty Lions
• 2022: Wuhan Three Towns
• 2012–2014: China U-20
• 2014–2016: China U-23
• 2019: China
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 December 2019

Xie Pengfei is a Chinese footballer who currently plays for Wuhan Three Towns. Xie Pengfei started his career at Shenzhen Yantian Sports School before moving on to Wuhan in 2016.

Xie Pengfei is known for his attacking play and is a left winger. Xie Pengfei has made 26 appearances for China and has been a part of the national team at various youth levels. 

Xie Pengfei is a member of the Chinese national team and was part of the team that won the 2017 AFF Suzuki Cup.

Xie Pengfei is considered to be a rising star in Chinese football and is expected to continue his development with Wuhan. 

Xie Pengfei is currently the captain of Wuhan and is a key player for the team. Xie Pengfei is expected to continue his development with Wuhan and is seen as a potential star in Chinese football.

Xie Pengfei is a talented player who is expected to continue developing and improve with Wuhan.

48. Deng Hanwen

Career

• 2009–2013: Guizhou Renhe
• 2011–2012: Alverca (loan)
• 2013: Real Massamá (loan)
• 2014–2016: Nei Mongol Zhongyou
• 2017: Beijing Renhe
• 2018–2021: Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2022: Wuhan Three Towns
• 2013–2014: China U-20
• 2016–2018: China U-23
• 2017: China
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 February 2022

Deng Hanwen has been playing for Wuhan Three Towns since the start of the 2017 Chinese Super League season. Deng Hanwen is a right-back and is known for his attacking play.

Deng Hanwen was born in Chongqing, China in 1995. Deng Hanwen started his youth career with Guizhou Renhe in 2009. Deng Hanwen has made 25 appearances for Wuhan Three Towns in the Chinese Super League.

Deng Hanwen is a versatile player who can play both as a right-back and as a midfielder. Deng Hanwen is a fast player with good passing and shooting ability. 

Deng Hanwen is one of the most promising young players in Chinese football and is expected to continue his development in Wuhan Three Towns.

Deng Hanwen is a Chinese midfielder who plays for Guangzhou Evergrande. Deng Hanwen has spent the majority of his career playing for Guangzhou Evergrande, making 68 appearances for them in all competitions. 

Deng Hanwen has also played for China at both U-20 and U-23 level. Deng Hanwen is known for his passing ability and his ability to create chances for his team-mates.

Deng Hanwen is set to join Wuhan Three Towns on a season-long loan in February 2021. Deng Hanwen is a very experienced player, having played in over 300 matches in his career. 

Deng Hanwen is a very important member of Guangzhou Evergrande and will be a key player for them in the future.

49. Chen Pu

Career

• 2018: Shandong Luneng
• 2015: Desportivo Brasil (loan)
• 2018–2019: Desportivo Brasil (loan)
• 2019: Shandong Taishan
• 2020: Shijiazhuang Ever Bright (loan)
• 2021: Henan Songshan Longmen (loan)
• 2020: China U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:01, 29 February 2020 (UTC)

Chen Pu is a left winger for Shandong Taishan. He made his senior debut for Shandong Luneng in 2018. Chen Pu is a Chinese youth international. Chen Pu is a fast player with good technical ability.

He is known for his dribbling and crossing. Chen Pu is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Chen Pu is a popular player with the Taishan fans. Chen Pu is expected to be a key player for Shandong Taishan in the future.

Chen Pu is a midfielder who has played for several clubs in China. Chen Pu has played for the China U23 team and has had some success. 

Chen Pu is a player that has good ball control and is very good at passing. Chen Pu is a very versatile player and can play in several positions.

Chen Pu is a very hard worker and always tries to give his all on the pitch. Chen Pu is a very good team player and always supports his teammates. 

Chen Pu is a very fast player and can run with the best of them. Chen Pu is a very good passer of the ball and has a great eye for goal.

Chen Pu is a very good player and is sure to make an impact in the Chinese Super League.

50. Wang Shangyuan

Club Brugge KV

Career

• 2006–2011: Beijing Sangao
• 2012: Beijing Sangao
• 2013–2015: Club Brugge
• 2015–2018: Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2018: Henan Jianye (loan)
• 2019: Henan Songshan Longmen
• 2012–2014: China U-20
• 2015–2016: China U-23
• 2019: China
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2020, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 December 2019

Wang Shangyuan is a defender and defensive midfielder who currently plays for Henan Songshan Longmen. Wang Shangyuan began his career with local side Zhengzhou Liansheng in 2011.

He made his debut for the senior China national team in March 2016 and has since made three appearances. Wang Shangyuan has represented China at the U-17, U-20, and U-23 levels. He is married and has a one-year-old daughter.

Wang Shangyuan is a key player for Henan Songshan Longmen and is expected to feature in the club's upcoming season. 

Wang Shangyuan is a very talented and experienced midfielder who has played for several top clubs in China. Wang Shangyuan is known for his hard work and his ability to get the team moving forward.

Wang Shangyuan has represented China at both youth and senior levels and is highly regarded by his countrymen. Wang Shangyuan is a very good passer of the ball and is able to create chances for his teammates. 

Wang Shangyuan is also a very strong defender and rarely gives up on a challenge. Wang Shangyuan is a key player for Beijing Sangao and is expected to lead the team in the future.

Wang Shangyuan is a very popular player with the fans and is highly respected by his peers. Wang Shangyuan is likely to continue playing at the highest level for many years to come. 

Wang Shangyuan is a very talented player and is a major part of the Beijing Sangao team.

51. Ricardo Goulart

Brazil national football team

Career

• 1998–2005: Moreira's Sport
• 2006–2009: Santo André
• 2009–2011: Santo André
• 2010–2011: Internacional (loan)
• 2012: Goiás
• 2013–2014: Cruzeiro
• 2015–2021: Guangzhou
• 2019: Palmeiras (loan)
• 2020: Hebei China Fortune (loan)
• 2022: Santos
• 2022: Bahia
• 2014: Brazil
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:37, 11 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 September 2014

Ricardo Goulart is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who has played for Moreira's Sport and Santo André in his country's top flight. 

Goulart made his senior international debut for Brazil in 2013 and has since played at the Copa America, the Confederations Cup, and the World Cup.

Ricardo Goulart is a key member of the Brazilian national team and is considered one of the country's most promising young players. 

Goulart is a fast and skillful player who is capable of creating chances for his team mates. Ricardo Goulart is contracted to Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande until the end of 2020.

Ricardo Goulart is a popular player with fans in his home country, and is considered to have a bright future ahead of him. Ricardo Goulart is a passionate player who is always looking to give his all for his team. 

Ricardo Goulart has been compared to former Brazilian attacking midfielder Zico. Ricardo Goulart is a talented player who is in demand with top clubs around the world.

Final Words

The Chinese Super League has produced some of the best footballers in the world. Some of the greatest players to have ever played in the CSL include Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pauleta, Didier Drogba, and Cesc Fàbregas.

These players have all achieved great honours and accolades in their career, and their skills on the pitch have been highly praised. The CSL has always been known for its high-quality football, and its stars continue to shine brightly.