Eriksson: From a Swedish star to a legend of Chinese football
Eriksson, a name that has long been well known in football. As a Swedish footballer, his playing career was not glorious, but during his coaching career, he created immortal brilliance. Let's review the world-famous coach's indissoluble relationship with Chinese football.
In 1977, at the age of 29, Eriksson ended his playing career and devoted himself to coaching. His coaching career began with a dazzling light. In his first season, he led the team to the Swedish Cup, which established his place in the coaching world.
Subsequently, Eriksson led the team to successive league championships, UEFA Cup titles and other awards, becoming a high-profile coach. In 1997, he was invited to become the manager of Italian powerhouse Lazio and led the team to the title. In 2000, the English Football Association selected him as the head coach of the England national team, another milestone in his coaching career.
However, it wasn't until 2013 that the golden yuan era of Chinese football became associated with Eriksson. Guangzhou R&F offered him as the team's head coach with a high offer, marking his debut in Chinese football. Shanghai SIPG then poached the world-class coach, making him the focal point of Chinese football.
In 2016, Eriksson was once again the head coach of the Shenzhen men's team, and his arrival brought new hope to the team. However, in 2017, Eriksson ended his 5-year career in Chinese football and left this land full of challenges and opportunities.
Eriksson's departure makes one wonder, what does his experience in Chinese football mean. How has his coaching style and tactical philosophy influenced Chinese football? In any case, Eriksson's arrival and departure have left a deep mark on Chinese football, and his name will forever be remembered in the history of Chinese football. #Current affairs hot headlines say#