Wu Lei (武磊) was born on November 19, 1991 in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Currently, he is considered one of the most outstanding footballers in the recent history of Chinese football, standing out both in the Chinese Super League and internationally.
The player managed to build a solid reputation thanks to his impressive abilities in the game, related to his great speed and all the goals he has scored in his career. In this way, his skills have led him to play in some of the most important clubs in China and Europe, where few Chinese footballers have managed to break through.
Wu Lei becomes the top scorer in the Chinese Super League
Wu Lei has been a football fan since he was little. He began his professional career in the lower divisions of the Shanghai East Asia club, which would later change its name to Shanghai SIPG.
At the age of 14 he made his debut in the first team, which marked the beginning of his successful sports career. Over the years he established himself as one of the best players in the Chinese Super League.
In 2013, the Chinese footballer established himself as the top scorer in the Chinese Super League, an achievement and recognition that would be repeated several times throughout his career. During his time at Shanghai SIPG, he won several titles, including the Chinese Super League in 2018, a success that led him to become the club’s all-time top scorer.
An exceptional performance in Espanyol and in Shanghai Port
Wu Lei’s arrival to European clubs took place in 2019, when he signed with Espanyol de Barcelona and thus became the first Chinese footballer to play in the Spanish First Division in more than a decade. In his first season with Espanyol, the young athlete caught the public’s attention for his adaptability and ability to score goals. During his time at the Catalan club, he played 126 games and scored 16 goals.
Despite his visible success in Europe, in 2022 he decided to return to his native country and join Shanghai Port again. This return to the club where he was born as a professional footballer resulted in an extraordinary season. With 18 goals scored that year, Wu Lei played a central role in the team en route to the Chinese Super League title.
Beyond his involvement in club sports in both Europe and China, Wu Lei has also been a prominent player for the Chinese national team. He debuted with the senior team in 2012 and has since represented his country in several international competitions, including World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers.
The best moment for the Chinese player
The Chinese player is experiencing one of the best moments of his career. Currently, he is the player with the most goals this season, with a total of 32 goals and 12 assists in 32 games, surpassing figures such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé. His average of one goal per game has been especially striking to fans and experts alike. Thus, Wu Lei has become one of the top scorers in the world so far this year.
Throughout his career, the outstanding footballer has received several awards and recognitions. He has been named the best Chinese footballer of the year on numerous occasions and has been included in various teams of the Chinese Super League season.
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