AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
The 20-year-old provided two assists while consistently keeping Vietnam under pressure at the Nonthaburi Stadium.
Sitting at the heart of Colin Bell’s attacking setup, the midfielder carved out chances of her own and, while a goal may have eluded her, Wang was pleased to have played a part in her team’s convincing victory.
Sitting at the heart of Colin Bell’s attacking setup, the midfielder carved out chances of her own and, while a goal may have eluded her, Wang was pleased to have played a part in her team’s convincing victory.
#U20WAC | Group A: China PR 3-0 Vietnam
“For me, the goal is to do well in every match and help the team qualify for the World Cup,” said the number 10.
“I am only thinking of the present, and while my long term ambitions are still evolving, I hope I can be a player who can have an influence on the global stage in the years to come.”
“I am only thinking of the present, and while my long term ambitions are still evolving, I hope I can be a player who can have an influence on the global stage in the years to come.”
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Like many emerging talents from China PR, Wang draws inspiration from the senior national team, who were crowned champions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2022 and went on to reach the semi-finals at Australia 2026.
“Our national team gives us a lot of inspiration and my favourite is Zhang Xin,” said the Zhoukou-born midfielder. “I think she is a very passionate player and someone who is great to look up to.”
“Our national team gives us a lot of inspiration and my favourite is Zhang Xin,” said the Zhoukou-born midfielder. “I think she is a very passionate player and someone who is great to look up to.”
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But it is not just the Shanghai RCB midfielder who fuels her dreams, but also the unwavering support of her family, who have played a key role in nurturing her talent as well as her innate love for the beautiful game.
“To be honest, I have been in love with the sport from the moment I played my first game and needed little nudging to keep at it,” she said.
“But when I started playing seriously, it was my parents who helped me realise my dreams by supporting me every step of the way and keeping my passion for the sport alive.”
“To be honest, I have been in love with the sport from the moment I played my first game and needed little nudging to keep at it,” she said.
“But when I started playing seriously, it was my parents who helped me realise my dreams by supporting me every step of the way and keeping my passion for the sport alive.”