Wang Shijie (footballer)

Wang Shijie (born 22 January 2004) is a Chinese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Guangzhou F.C.

Club career
Wang started his career with Jiangsu Suning, before joining the Evergrande Football School. He was promoted to the senior team and made his debut in a Chinese FA Cup game on 16 November 2022 against Sichuan Jiuniu. He had a run of games with the team as the club went through a turbulent period beginning in 2022, suffering financial instability and, ultimately, relegation following the 2022 Chinese Super League campaign, ending their twelve-season stay in the top flight. Wang remained with the team and went on to establish himself as a regular with the club.

Style of play
Wang has drawn comparisons to Japanese footballer Shinji Kagawa for their similar physique and style of play.

Career statistics
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