Chinese footballers arouse European's interest
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-09-08 13:57

Chinese footballers Li Weifeng and Zhao Junzhe have been named the brightest Asian talents due to their performance in the Asian Cup.

In an article titled "The Next Wave of Asia's European Invasion" published on a European football website, Li and Zhao rank 7th and 10th respectively among the top ten Asian hopefuls to move to the European pitch.

The article remarks that 26-year-old Shenzhen Jianlibao player Li Weifeng is strong in the tackle and meticulous in organizing defense.

While the 25-year-old Liaoning Zhongyu midfielder Zhao Junzhe is a vital part of the Chinese team and will soon follow his teammate Li Tie into European football leagues.

Other footballers among the Asian hopefuls including Ali Karimi of Iran, Yuji Nakawaza of Japan and South Korea's Lee Dong-gook.

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