China Is Not Korea's Level, 36-year-old Lee Woon-jae Sets an All-Time Record for the Most Business Trip in Chinese League History
Jul 29, 2025
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Chinese media Wang Yi said on the 29th (Korea time) 'Shandong Taishan won a valuable victory with a 3-0 victory over Major U Haaka, and legendary goalkeeper Wang Daray made a new history in the game. He broke the record of most appearances in China's Super League through this game, becoming the true 'King of Participation' reported.
The media reported 'Wang Daray made his 446th appearance on the day, surpassing the previous record holder Wang Song's 445 games. Wang Daray, 36, has been playing steadily for a long time since his debut in the Chinese league in 2006, having been through Shanghai Liancheng, Shanghai Shenhua and Shandong Taishan. His 446 appearances are more than just a number, a record that symbolizes a player's commitment and determination,' he said, shedding light on Wang Daray's historical record.
Wang Daray, born in 1989, debuted in Shanghai Liancheng in 2006. Wang Daray, who immediately moved to Shanghai Shenhua in 2007, immediately took over as the starting player for Shanghai Shenhua at an early age. Wang Daray, who began to gain attention in China even before he turned 20, quickly became the league's top goalkeeper.
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The national team spent a lot of time on the bench from 2016 to 2024, always remaining the second-ranked goalkeeper, but after Branko Ivankovic was appointed in 2024, Wang Daray became the main goalkeeper and captain. Unfortunately, however, it failed to prevent China from eliminating the World Cup.
Nevertheless, Wang Daray is considered a legend by Chinese fans. Wang Yi said, `It is both an honor and a responsibility for Wang Daray to become the most played player in the Chinese Super League. He will continue to serve as the gatekeeper of Shandong Taishan and move toward more victories. Even in Chinese soccer as a whole, legendary players like Wang Daray are a great model for young players. He praised Wang Daray, saying, `If you work hard, you can achieve your dreams in the end.'
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Wang Daray is a player with great affection for the national team, so he has often made bold remarks for the success of the national team. During the World Cup qualifying round, he confessed honestly, `China is not a strong team unlike South Korea and Japan.' After being eliminated from the World Cup "We are still lacking compared to traditional Asian powerhouses such as Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Because the Chinese Super League is not at that level yet, so it is not helpful for the World Cup qualifiers."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
