Yuning Zhang

Zhang Yuning attacks space, drifts into channels, and shields the ball to finish moves for Beijing Guoan. He rose in Europe with Vitesse Arnhem, then returned to Beijing Guoan to lead the line. Zhang Yuning leads the line. His 2016 China debut featured two goals and an assist. A spell at Vitesse Arnhem opened European exposure. Back in China, Zhang Yuning won the 2022 Chinese Footballer of the Year. His role as a target man who drops to link with teammates drives Beijing Guoan's tempo. He finishes moves by attacking the back post.