BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) — Veteran Wang Shanshan has been named the 2022 Chinese Women’s Footballer of the Year along with her masterclass performances eventually yr’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
“This award belongs to all the people who support me, and I want to thank my coaches, teammates and every staff member,” Wang stated through the awarding ceremony on Friday.
Wang helped China win the Asian Cup in India final yr after a 16-year wait. The 33-year-old, who performed each as a ahead and a defender, placed on decisive performances within the semifinals in opposition to Japan and the ultimate in opposition to South Korea.
“I’m better at playing as a forward, but I can try any position if the team and coach need me to do,” Wang defined.
The Steel Roses are anticipated to face challenges on the World Cup, the Asian Games and the Paris Olympic Games qualifying match within the second half of this yr.
Wang was assured that the Chinese workforce would present their greatest aspect in essential matches whereas additionally being able to face difficulties forward.
“Every tournament is important to us, and we want to approach it step by step,” Wang stated. “On the international stage like the World Cup and the Olympics, we want to show the spirit and the best side of Chinese women’s football.”
“When we meet world-class opponents, such as some European teams, we need to make full use of our advantages of being flexible and more united although we might be not as strong as them physically,” she stated.
Also on Friday, Beijing Guoan striker Zhang Yuning claimed the Chinese Men’s Footballer of the Year award, whereas Shui Qingxia, head coach of China ladies’s nationwide soccer workforce, was awarded the Chinese Football Coach of the Year.