Inside The Chinese Super League - Football's Sleeping Giant?

[@copa90]

Which foreign player do you think has had the biggest impact in China so far?

[@brianhinojosa9940]

COPA90 US Paulinho

[@christiangutierrez7553]

Hulk

[@TheRedDevil16]

COPA90 US zahavi

[@nabimenj641]

elkeson

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

Obafemi Martins

[@brycem1207]

I'm pretty excited to see this league continue to develop.

[@suleyman8696]

it flopped

[@skttlz5410]

@@suleyman8696 no it’s still doing well.

[@thorazine8402]

@@skttlz5410 Doing well going down the toilet.

[@DeeCire]

china has the money, population, and discipline needed to nurture young talent sure they don't have the physical stature but that's the beauty of football you can be any shape or size and become world class i wouldn't be surprised if they pumped out some gems in the future and became the dominant force in asia

[@reece42069]

eric Agreed as racist as it sounds it's true Asians dominate what ever they put their heads towards and I can see them being a massive force in the future

[@oscarchang3105]

In order for China to become dominant in football they need to get rid of their traditional system where they hand pick youths and train them. They should adopt the youth system abroad where individual talents can be recognized and scouted by the local clubs youth academy

[@DeeCire]

LUFC-RM i don't think it's racist to say people are hard working but i can definitely see them becoming a giant in asia like how mexico dominates north america especially since there's no asian country that outclasses others

[@DeeCire]

NY CITY i mean they do that already, foreign coaches are already showing them the benefits of different systems but getting in by recommendation is never a bad thing

[@giovannichao4154]

eric no asian country that outclasses the others? How bout korea or japan? They've already produced son, park, kagawa, honda, okazaki etc. Etc. More title winners and champions league and european players than mexico and the US

[@Thomazzo95]

Went to a Shanghai Shenhua match last June. Amazing atmosphere, it rivals the likes of dortmund etc. Tevez and Guarin looked like they didn't care about winning though lol

[@robertsuper6394]

Tevez is just a shit when he played for Shenhua. much money only for 3 goals and 2 assits

[@arminius6506]

Shanghai should send their players to Europ... They will get better result than these money Hungry players

[@tulstra]

If playing well here can earn you a 40 million pound move to Barcelona there must be at least something good about it

[@oscarchang3105]

xReaper tulstra tbh it was his play internationally

[@fancyfootwork8463]

Idiot comment.

[@Qwepzy]

Panic purchase by Barca

[@owenzou2673]

which just scored the last minute goal for barca you arrogant idiot.

[@Robomonkey101]

xReaper tulstra the wages i'd go for those crazy wages look at tevez has only made 12 appearances scored 2 goals and already has $26,000,000 plus

[@nabimenj641]

This was an incredible video. The fans and atmosphere and passion for the game look top notch. Honestly now I don't care that China are taking players and I would love to see this league grow in popularity and quality even more.

[@user-name3366]

Ben M can't lie it is definitely growing

[@rallygozzy9206]

3:24 Barca fans when Real Madrid enters Camp Nou

[@owenzou2673]

Glad to see COPA90 promoting our league but we still have loads of stuffs to do to make our league better.

[@copa90]

Owen Zou hey Owen, we're hoping to make more films on Chinese football in the future, if you'd like to give us your insights and get involved please email [e-mail]

[@owenzou2673]

will do if I got time hahaha

[@owenzou2673]

already sended hahaha. I know there must be so many e-mails you guys need to check but it would such an honour if you can reply mine.

[@user-qh4db9lk6u]

Owen Zou you guys should focus more on chinese talents

[@LinhLolly]

How can u even use KZbin? U sneaked in here? Ur gov bans KZbin doesnt it

[@ryanh2479]

I remember when Oscar bagged that brace against Juve in the UCL including that worldie on the turn and I thought "this kid is gonna be a star". Fuck I was wrong.

[@notperfect2389]

He did became a star but he lost visibility if u true fan of him still she is game the cuts the run the dribble the tackles the pass the long shot effort to the post nothing changed in him

[@timo42069]

Tevez 12 games 2 goals 💰💰💰💰

[@JustFun-fe7ux]

D10S thats the problem when the player play for the money and dont care about the league.

[@stephenlee3911]

Its more like a promoting and marketing strategy to lure more audiences and create a football culture in china

[@paulestrada3832]

Am Filipino but I envy this kind of progress they do in the sport of football.

[@ranvir5576]

I am Indian, we are progressing incredibly but not at the same level as the Chinese Super League. One problem is that China doesn't have many good young players, while India does.

[@josuesolano166]

Those aren't clouds from the view of Oscar's house... that's all polluted air 😂

[@thesurgeon6473]

English here and I watch the CSL. It's astonishing how easily and quickly China are making themselves a really great national team, while we keep relying on old players and then "the youth" and never think of blending the two together

[@jarredwickham8425]

Put this league in FIFA!!!

[@tenthemexican8391]

Jarred Wickham every chinese player would be 65 or low rated with Oscar, Hulk and Demba Ba being 86, 83, or 81

[@expat8460]

Let me tell you I travel to the future and they will next year.

[@zantleyidk4814]

China is in fifa dumy

[@jimmyyim]

@@zantleyidk4814 i think he is talking the FIFA video game

[@claretandbluearmy8014]

Zantley \\ IDK he put that 2 years ago dummy

[@shanghaiportfcfans]

Shanghai SIPG！We are red！！！！

[@RGx27]

It can't be a sleeping giant if its never been a giant

[@longslonz4982]

Sleeping giant means china was destroyed ,not united ,full of poverty but one thing is tat they speak the same language share similar culture and religion see what china has become once they united the result can be seen today

[@TheFootballScript]

Very high quality video! Great job, could have easily watched 15 minutes more

[@rosesblue1218]

finally you guys do our league. We are developing for sure but still a long way to go

[@copa90]

Roses Blue we're hoping to make more films on Chinese football in the future, if you'd like to give us your insights and get involved please email [e-mail]

[@LeeGeorge08]

You have to admit CSL is already better than MLS and China has a brighter future than the US.

[@rosesblue1218]

Then you are wrong. the resources the US has is wayyyyyyyyy better than China. But I think we maybe have better atmosphere.

[@philipp9493]

nice video 👌 lovely slow mo pictures

[@hyperion1028]

I went to a Guangzhou match a year ago and the atmosphere is very very nice!

[@RafPos13]

Still better than fucking MLS PS: I only said that cause that one guy was moaning about people dissing MLS

[@_oam_]

idiot

[@popxans3953]

true

[@konjojojo]

Lol

[@TheCrazyyGamer]

Not better, if I go to a MLS game I’m not scared that I will get attacked by fucking toxic waste in the air.

[@KornyOzzy]

What gear do you guys use to film? I like the cinematography!

[@TheeVanillaface]

great movie :) love this channel

[@Knieghtz]

You can have Messi and Ronaldo play in your local Sunday league, but that would not make your sunday league world class.

[@jinggao1003]

JuanioTigrillo oh sure it could

[@furkandilmec3560]

1:05 adamda neden Beşiktaş forması var

[@dabro4963]

So that's how you say fuck off in Chinese...

[@ryantomsheck8545]

Thanks for Ghazal and Montero :)

[@abhijithschammanads3682]

Hero Indian super league.kerala blasters 💛💛💛💛💛 .

[@Murtydaking]

Oscar is the biggest player on that continent, actually take that in and understand it.

[@AZ201195]

No they were sleeping but now they will Rest In Peace hahaha

[@gilbertoperez553]

Can you do Liga mx plz

[@KaviAck]

3 words: Financial Fair Play

[@heathsettle4619]

CSL > MLS

[@TagusMan]

Love Messi, and was a huge fan of Ronaldinho. But after I saw a doc about the Figo fiasco, and how Barcelona and Barça fans treated him, I decided Real was the only team in Spain worthy of support.

[@zakl940]

First off this whole thing has nothing to do with la Liga, secondly look how Real treated Bale it was disgusting. not saying that either team is better i couldn't care less, I mainly follow the premier League

[@geraldbutterpants5712]

In no time this shit has become better than the MLS

[@killercaos123]

Quality > Quantity

[@JoseMedina-er9rj]

Would be interesting to see a liga MX team like America, Monterey,Tigres, or Chivas play against a CSL team

[@mutlenyea6500]

Jose Medina club World Cup 2015. Club America v. Guangzhou Evergrande

[@ACBlackJ0ck]

Aaaaand now the league is on it's knees 😂😂

[@ThePaulz80]

Guangzhou Evergrande fans chants erupted like fiery volcanoes

[@EvenGhostListenToMay]

6-1

[@greyFCB]

Nothing like a state ran football league. The state owns all the teams so you see why this league will always fail.

[@hyperion1028]

The Dude Why would that make it fail? It works fine so far..

[@hanhan2360]

you know nothing

[@CElsharif]

"Top down management country" is a great sugar coating for "totalitarian state". It's great to highlight alle the positives of the CSL given it's negative perception in Europe. But that doesn't mean you can just ignore it's darker side.

[@matthewjones5273]

It's all about the next generation of footballers in China. The amount of investment in grass roots is mental

[@henyz1210]

Many people will question why so many people in China don't have famous football stars. That's because the proportion of football population is too small, and professional football players are not even as many as those in some European countries.

[@JJ-fb2lp]

1.4 billion population, the word too small cannot exists for 1.4 billion population.

[@tobiuo_10969]

Wow I'm actually in the video lol

[@kevinflubacker961]

Such disrespectful towards Guangzhou Evergrande... this team should have been mentioned in this video !

[@its_fabled]

Great pictures in this film but I miss some kind of criticism.

[@EastsideEnergy]

Paulinho&Conca

[@LinhLolly]

Oscar is just like the JORDAN MORRIS OF BRAZIL -.-

[@bangboom3260]

Can see China becoming a decent side in the future trying to out-football teams and play good stuff...They should have some decent technical players but what about the grit??

[@austinfeng735]

I went to the game they called the title match.

[@-RunninNGunnin-]

Chinese league might be a big thing in the future but what about THE NATIONAL TEAM OF CHINA? It's weird that their population is about 1,37 billion people but their national team is awful. The same thing with India. I think it should be easy to find 11-20 good players to compete in the highest level when your population is that high.

[@leviwilliams9601]

Sounds bad but Asians tend to get really good at whatever they put there mind too. I can't wait to see what talent they bring up!

[@user-name3366]

Levi Williams look up (park ji sung,kagawa,Honda, okazaki,son min hung there more but kinda forgot) And park ji sung is the first Asian to win the European champions league and play with Manchester United

[@martinsebastian6724]

Great for China !

[@baichengshi1486]

THE SHANGHAI FOOTBALL IN FOREIGNER'S EYES .

[@温程-u5s]

申花是冠军! Shanghai Shenhua is The champion!

[@whocares5623]

Only Chinese players I know is hulk and Oscar

[@taoshen5078]

Guangzhou Evergrande 4：5 Shanghai SIPG

[@miguelstv1350]

Atleast they call it football..

[@steverfc7]

Players go to China because of weather march to November league no football in cold winter

[@galshemer7519]

I Cant take seriously a league that eran zahvi is its top scorer

[@LeeGeorge08]

Zahavi is better than anyone in MLS.

[@zakl940]

@@LeeGeorge08 that's not a very high bar to be honest, MLS is ranked 20th or something in terms of competitive leagues. It's below most European second tiers like the championship.

[@blamed8514]

I love asian football, great video

[@achmadichwanramadhan730]

when we talk about atmosphere, i think indonesian football (Liga 1) better than this.

[@TheLegend-hv7so]

money is what fucks european,and asian football, nothing gets better than mls,liga mx,primera division(argentina), and serie A do brasil

[@MrOasis316]

TheLegend27 Not true they don’t have any world class players in those leagues and the matches aren’t anywhere near as entertaining. Only some old good players go there when they aren’t good enough to play in Europe anymore.

[@TheLegend-hv7so]

MrOasis316 ypu havent seen a match have you?

[@MrOasis316]

TheLegend27 I have unfortunately Liga Mx and the Brazilian league are definitely the best leagues you mentioned in terms of talent but all the best players in the Brazilian league leave when they are really young. The level of football is just so low compared to how it is in Europe though.

[@TheLegend-hv7so]

MrOasis316 north america is improving but conmebol isnt and it will stay like that if they keep selling their best players

[@AndyGarcia-ud9zt]

The MLS is great but like tget should do like China to get more world class players

[@Carlos_fcb_909]

Andy Garcia these flops are from world class

[@samy8897]

so much hype and the match ends in a draw? thats how you lose fans NEED RESULTS

[@fancyfootwork8463]

Still better than MLS

[@Leave380]

Lol ok???

[@Ben-po8kf]

The Chinese super league is doing just want mls did 10 years age so fuck off

[@hyperion1028]

Ben I don't remember young stars going to the MLS 10 years ago...and even today for that matter.

[@ryanh2479]

because the MLS has a structured wage system that can't pay 50 million for washed up wonderkids like Hulk and Oscar.

[@George_1098]

Yet, the MLS is bringing players in their mid 30's. Which the Chinese Super League is managing to bring players in their mid 20's.

[@dazzaMusic]

They need to sort out their pollution problems first

[@benmanutd2]

If China keeps on buying foreign players it will become another Russian Premier League. Got the money but not the talent PS Russia got Dzagoev and Golovin and Cheryshev tho

[@safwaanmuhidin1157]

I want this in fifa

[@brianmadrid4860]

buen video me encanto cristiano hulk e oscar

[@zhenyuliu1941]

It's shit right now but not the future

[@ramanchandel5594]

Plzzz if possible plzzz make same video to Indian super league

[@alanlars628]

sleeping giant? theyre going bankrupt they cant afford to pay their players .....how can this be a sleeping giant....more liek a ticking time bomb

[@chriss7196]

Not possible. Many teams are owned by state-owned companies. So they won't go bankrupt. You can search in Forbes to see how rich these companies are.

[@aoclive6710]

+Chris Song many Chinese companies are billions of dollars in debt and the government hides and manipulates financial data

[@chriss7196]

+AOCLIVE You can search about Evergrande Group/CITIC Group/Greenland Group/SIPG Group/Suning Group, etc. They are quite big and doing well in business. Some of them also own foreign clubs like Inter Milan.

[@hansser3]

alan lars A ticking bomb just like everything the CCP does...

[@Napru1525]

Saif Ullah Khan but chinas people belong to the poorest therefore it dosen’t matter. Wealth is irrelevant unless shared by everyone

[@jordyn3563]

With political backing, fuck ton of money behind it, a population of 1 *billion* how can the league fail?

[@user-wh7um6oz2c]

csl is not that bad tbh

[@mackyt9842]

There's 1.3 billion people in china and they still can't find 11 good football players.

[@vandanashukla1174]

Mack CS9 it sounds the same for USA they have 300 million ppl still cant find decent 11 players

[@michaelhchui]

Meanwhile Iceland... jk - there are always talent it just needs to be cultivated. Best athletes in US play other sports. If resources are flipped towards soccer we will see marked improvement.

[@deezeed2817]

The country has less registered players than Vietnam, China has not tapped into its vast population. Only state backing can change this.

[@catha86]

The difference is spain and europe is developing thousands of great players every year. China got 0 comparing to them. The talent is surely there but the developing is not. Its not like just fining 11 good players and then let them be world class by their own. They still need hundreds to compete with to become world class.

[@ayanbhattacharjee1076]

Football's dead giant

[@NeoTemplar]

I hope this league folds.

[@krazypizza1163]

👍

[@Murtydaking]

British atmosphere are fully shit compared to ROW and it's all because they price the real working man passionate fans out the game.

[@juntianwei9273]

Horrible translation!

[@biggsleezy]

All you guys that having a go at MLS for not being like the CSL, at least MLS does a better job at nurturing/promoting local talent than CSL, at least that's what local leagues should be aiming for. Note that China hasn't been in the WC since 2002 as opposed to USA, at least the CSL should have put them in the WC 2014.

[@hyperion1028]

oc2k13 thats only because all you the U.S has to face to qualify are Mexico, Canada and the Fking the caribbean islands.

[@LeeGeorge08]

No, MLS is not better than CSL in developing talent. The USA right now is much worse than China.

[@rallygozzy9206]

2:54 C'mon.. I can't be the only one that cringe when they said red "uniform".. Firefighters naw?

[@jkcyriac23]

Um FIFA called India the sleeping giant of football....

[@hyperion1028]

jkcyriac23 So? This video is not about them. India is basicaly Asia's MLS, recruiting old players.

[@jinggao1003]

Hyperion I believe they enjoy cricket a lot more

[@mengucaplah]

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[@stefane4581]

780th

[@Flatbedcruz]

360

[@MatthewKeenan03]

cruz lopez I

[@Ben-po8kf]

This video has nothing to do with mls so keep your comments about mls to yourself

[@nacz.muniii5388]

First

[@tenthemexican8391]

MLS>>>>>chinese super league