In the Chinese Football League A in the late 90s of the 20th century, Beijing Guoan was famous for its strong foreign aid lineup. In the 1997 season, Beijing Guoan's foreign trident became an important weapon for the team to attack the city. Although time has passed, their glory moments are still deeply imprinted in the minds of many fans.
1. 安德雷斯·瓜尔达多(Andrés Guardado)
Mexican striker Andres Guardado joined Beijing Guoan in 1997 and has been impressive with his speed and ability to break through. In that season in the A-League, Guardado scored a number of key goals for the team, helping Beijing Guoan achieve good results in the domestic league. Guardado's impressive performances in China also caught the attention of European clubs, and he eventually left Beijing Guoan to play in the Europa League.
2. 卡西亚诺·德尔菲诺(Casiano Delvalle)
Paraguayan striker Cassiano Delfino joined Beijing Guoan in 1997 and his arrival immediately boosted the team's attacking firepower. Delfino is physically strong and has a superb shooter, scoring against opponents repeatedly in the league. In addition to scoring goals, he often creates scoring opportunities for his teammates and has become a central figure in Beijing Guoan's attack. Delfino's performances in the Chinese league were widely acclaimed, and he later played for other Chinese clubs.
3. 伊拉里昂·苏格拉底(Hilário Sousa Araújo de Barros)
Brazilian midfielder Illarion Socrates joined Beijing Guoan in 1997 and his playmaking and passing skills have significantly improved the team's midfield. Socrates' dominance in midfield helped Beijing Guoan better control the tempo of the game, and he played an important role at both ends of the pitch. Although Socrates had a relatively short time in the Chinese league, his performance still left a strong impression on the fans.
In the 1997 season of the Chinese Football League A, Beijing Guoan's foreign trident Guardado, Delfino and Socrates jointly achieved a glorious moment. Their outstanding performances have helped Beijing Guoan achieve excellent results in the domestic league and have also brought countless joys to the fans. Although all these years have passed, their contributions are still remembered.