Football News: The U23 Asian Cup is about to start, and 9 new stars are worth paying attention to

The U23 Asian Cup clash is just around the corner, and although there are plenty of players of the right age who are unable to compete due to the tight club league schedule, there is still plenty to see in this tournament. Football has also put together nine players to keep an eye on.

1.藤田让瑠奇马（日本，22岁）

2. Jung Xiangbin (South Korea, 22 years old)

3. Radif (Saudi, 21)

4. Jabeur (Qatar, 22 years old)

5. A. Kuorn (Australia, 22)

6. Blind Hassan (Iraq, 20)

7. Soyrov (Tajikistan, 21 years old)

8. Jenner (Indonesia, 20 years old)

9. Tao Qianglong (China, 22 years old)

Here's a closer look at the key players.

Fujita Jean Rukima, Japan

Originally from Machida Okura FC, Fujita played for Tokyo Green's youth team and entered their first team in 2020. He played for Tokushima Vortex in 2021 and Yokohama Mariners in 2022. After moving between the J2 and J1 leagues, he moved permanently to Sint-Truiden in the Belgian First Division in July 2023. He made his debut for the Japanese national team in 2022 and played in two international A-level matches. He is a right-footed player, 175 cm, 76 kg. Fujita Jean Rukima is a naturalized player of mixed Japanese and Nigerian descent, and with some of the foreign midfielders unable to return to the team, the prospects of the Japanese team in this Asian Cup will largely depend on this "broad-minded" midfielder.

Jung Xiangbin South Korea

Jung is a rising star striker in South Korean football, known for his speed and tenacious attacking style. At the age of 22, he has made his mark on the international stage and in the MLS. He started his career in the K-League at Suwon Samsung, where his ability to beat defenders and create scoring chances led him to move to Premier League side Wolves. Despite his loan spell at Zurich Grasshopper interrupted and his move to Minnesota United, Zheng is still a top player at Under-23 level. He is a right-footed athlete with a height of 173 cm and a weight of 72 kg.

Jenner Indonesia

Born in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Jenner is an Indonesian footballer. He plays as a midfielder and now plays for Utrecht FC in the Eredivisie. Born in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in 2004, Jenner holds dual Dutch and Indonesian citizenship at the same time, which qualifies him to represent either of these countries in international competitions. In the end, he chose to represent Indonesia.

Jenner's career in football began as a young boy at his local club, before joining the Ajax and Utrecht academies. His talent has earned him recognition from the youth team, including representing the Netherlands Under-15s. Jenner is known for his calm style of play, creative passing, and ability to control the tempo of the game. He can play both the role of the heart of the midfield and the more attacking role. And in this tournament, he is also undoubtedly the main force of Indonesia.

Tao Qianglong, China

Also worthy of our attention in this tournament is Chinese player Tao Qianglong.

The Chinese Olympic team is in a group with Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates in this event, and the possibility of qualifying is not high. Tao Qianglong, who became famous at a young age and was once selected by The Guardian as one of the world's top 60 talented players, will be the core figure of the team in this event. Tao Qianglong won the Golden Boot of the National U17 League when he was 15 years old, and scored five goals in a single game in the U18 National League, was selected for the U19 national youth team at the age of 16, was selected for the senior national football training list at the age of 17, and was selected for the national Olympic team (U23) list at the age of 18, and scored in his debut season in the Chinese Super League. In this U23 Asian Cup, Tao Qianglong is also one of the three captains.