When Yun Sheng brought Yu Dabao to Juventus, he had already thought about using the system and spells to fully support Yu Dabao and help him grow.
Among the current young players in China, Yu Dabao’s experience is quite special.
In 2006, Yu Dabao and his youth team teammate Yang Xu left China and came to Europe for trial training. Finally, they officially joined Benfica in 2007, becoming the first Chinese player to join the Portuguese Super League.
However, although the Portuguese Super League is not one of the five major leagues, Benfica, as a Portuguese giant, is still one of the best in Europe. In the following seasons, Yu Dabao has been loaned out to practice in lower-level leagues. Although he has repeatedly scored goals, But the distance from the Portuguese Super League is still getting further and further away.
According to the parallel world of later generations, he ended his study abroad in 2010 and returned to China. In the following ten years, he bounced around many teams in the Chinese Super League. Although his performance was outstanding, he could no longer live up to his previous bravery.
Former Benfica youth team coach Antonio Carrassa said of Yu Dabao: "Obviously, he is the future of Benfica. His skills, abilities and development space are second to none. More importantly, he has given us great opportunities here. We bring joy.”
After watching Yu Dabao play, Portuguese star Rui Costa also recognized him very much: "Yu Dabao has very good skills and he has a broad future."
When he was playing in China, his teammates all praised his skills, and Yu Dabao's ability was unanimously recognized by everyone.
In particular, Yu Dabao's best friend Zhang Chendong, who played with him in Portugal, believed that he was the most talented player in China.
In terms of national team experience, Yu Dabao entered the national junior team in 2003 and helped the team win the Asian Junior Championship in 2004.
As for Yu Dabao and Juventus, there was a very interesting experience.
In July 2005, the Chinese National Youth Team came to Spain to participate in the "Don Quixote Cup" invitational tournament. Their opponent in the first game was the Juventus youth team.
In that game, Yu Dabao stole the show and scored two goals to help the national junior team defeat the Juventus junior team 4-2. In the end, Yu Dabao was elected the top scorer of the tournament with four goals.
So when Yu Dabao came to Juventus, many Juventus players and staff still remembered this young Chinese man who had penetrated their goal twice.
Whenever a reporter questions Yu Dabao's strength, Juventus fans will stand up to protect him.
"He was once the most talented forward in China, and he even scored our Juventus goal. How dare you say that he has no strength or talent? You just look down on our Juventus!"
In the following years, Yu Dabao was continuously selected for national teams at all levels and scored key goals many times, becoming the team's lucky star.
Finally in 2017, Yu Dabao wore the armband of the Chinese national team captain for the first time and became one of the leaders of Chinese football.
At the press conference announcing the joining of Zheng Zhi and Yu Dabao, Yun Sheng once said that Zheng Zhi and Yu Dabao are the Chinese players with the most comprehensive skills, and he speaks highly of them.
Regarding Zheng Zhi's technical comprehensiveness, Chinese fans are very aware of it.
Since his debut, Zheng Zhi has played in all positions except goalkeeper, and his skills are quite comprehensive.
Zheng Zhi first played as a forward and shadow forward. Later he moved deeper and played best as a central midfielder.
After joining the national team, he often played as a defensive midfielder; while in the national team, he often played as a central defender.
When playing in England, Zheng Zhi's comprehensiveness was brought to its fullest.
He has scored goals at both the forward and shadow forward positions, and has left good statistics in both the Premier League and the Championship.
And he still appears more often in the midfield position, because the offensive and defensive rhythm of the Premier League is extremely fast, and he likes that kind of comprehensive player. Zheng Zhi is good at both offense and defense, and his style of play is hard. Even in the British Championship, which is a muscle forest, he still plays in the midfield position. Don't suffer.
And his excellent defensive ability allows him to perform well when he plays as a central defender.
However, compared to the all-round Zheng Zhi, Yu Dabao, who has only played as an attacking midfielder and forward, is considered by many fans to be unworthy of the words "the most technically comprehensive".
Even Liu Surong later asked Yun Sheng why he commented so much on Yu Dabao?
Yun Sheng said: "Because he has the potential to play as a central defender."
Coming to this conclusion also has something to do with Yun Sheng's memory of later generations.
In the parallel world of later generations, Yu Dabao was once trained as a defender as he grew older, and he also played well.
While moving around various teams in China, Yu Dabao played as a center, winger and midfielder, and his excellent defensive ability allowed him to also play in the backcourt.
The reason why he has these characteristics is because when Yu Dabao debuted, he was good at speed and strength, which is somewhat similar to Dong Fangzhuo.
But unlike Dong Fangzhuo, who likes to ride alone to overcome obstacles, Yu Dabao has a strong header ability and a very keen sense of smell in front of the goal.
When he later played as a central defender, he was very familiar with the offensive habits of forwards, so he could only perform targeted defense to be competent in his new position.
That's why Yun Sheng spoke so highly of him.
In this recruitment, Yunsheng also considered several other players, such as those young forwards and those talented young midfielders. However, after comprehensive consideration, Yu Dabao was finally selected and given a brand new Zebra jersey.
At the age of 16, he scored twice against Juventus, which made Yu Dabao have a deep connection with this Serie A giant.
When it comes to talent, Yu Dabao may not be as good as Chen Tao, Dong Fangzhuo, and Wang Chuhe, but when it comes to diligence and hard work, he definitely doesn't give in.
The professional attitude of a player who is willing to transform into a central defender in order to get a chance to play is evident.
Don’t hesitate to use the A-level talisman [Diligence Can Make Up for Clumsiness] in your hand directly to Yu Dabao!
Not only that, Yun Sheng also used an S-level talisman [Mentor and Friend] in his hand on Yu Dabao!
Now Juventus has top powerful centers like Trezeguet, as well as technically flexible shadow forwards like Del Piero and Raul. They are Yu Dabao's best mentors.
Assistant coach Cannavaro can also impart his defensive experience to Yu Dabao, allowing him to grow in an all-round way.
S-level [mentor and helpful friend], use it on Yu Dabao! Let him establish a master-disciple relationship with Del Piero, Raul, Trezeguet and Cannavaro!
Young man, you still lack a lot of ability. You won't get many playing opportunities this season.
But on the training ground, I will help you get more help and improve your strength as quickly as possible!
Yu Dabao, you will become one of the most versatile players for Juventus and even the Chinese national team!
Come on, young man!
