A total of 27 players have been recruited for the third training session of the National Football Akron Zips in 2025, the China Football Association announced Tuesday. Wu Lei, who was absent due to injury, returned to the squad for the first time with Yang Mingyang, who has recently completed his membership switch, and under-20 youngsters Wang Yudong and Liu Chengyu, who have done well in the Chinese Super League, were re-selected.
According to the announcement of the Chinese Football Association, in order to prepare for the last 18 qualifiers of the 2026 us-canada-mexico World Cup Asian region, the national team coach group has studied and approved by the Chinese Football Association, the China PR national football team will travel to Shanghai, Jakarta and Chongqing from May 24 to June 11,2025, to organize training and participate in the competition.
Wu Lei’s return as the country’s leading player has undoubtedly strengthened the team’s front line. The national football player returned from the eighth round of the CSL on April 20, making six appearances as a substitute and scoring his first goal on penalties against Shandong Taishan in the 13th round.
The inclusion of chengdu-based Chengdu midfielder Yang Mingyang for the first time in the current list is also notable. According to the FIFA membership transfer platform website, Yang has completed his membership transfer from the Swiss Football Association to the Chinese Football Association, which means he is eligible to play for the Chinese men’s team.
Born in Switzerland in 1995, Yang began his football training at the age of six and made his Swiss Premier League debut in 2013 when he turned 18. He returned to China in 2021 to join Nantong Zhiyun, who moved to Chengdu Chengdu after being demoted last season. He has also excelled in the Chinese Super League this season, starting 10 games in 13 league matches and scoring two goals, helping the team stay in second place. His background in European youth, precise passing and excellent defensive coverage could change the midfield system.
In this issue of the list, Zhang Yuning, Li Lei, Zhu Chenjie, Wang Dalei, Wang Shangyuan and other national football regulars are listed, young Wang Yudong and Liu Chengyu are re-elected. After 13 rounds of the Super League, Wang Yudong has scored 8 goals in the top scorer list, Liu Chengyu in the recent three rounds of the Super League game in a row of goals, an eye-catching performance.
According to the schedule, the national football team in June to meet the last two round of 18 matches: June 5 in Indonesia, June 10 at home against Bahrain. At present, the Chinese team with 2 wins 6 losses and 6 points in the bottom of the group, determined not to pass through the qualification of the World Cup.