Data map: Li Ke is in the game. Image source: Osports All Sports Pictures
China News Service, June 15th, a few days ago, Chinese naturalized player Li Ke said in an interview with the AFC that it is his great honor to be able to play on behalf of the Chinese team: "This is a challenge, but it is a time for me Great experience. I feel very proud and honored."
Li Ke is 27 years old and currently plays for Beijing Guoan Football Club. Last May, Li Ke became the first naturalized player to enter the Chinese national men's football team. Recalling this unforgettable experience, he said frankly: "That was the first time I was selected for the national team. I was nervous, but I was also honored that I became the first naturalized player to play for China."
In a warm-up match in June 2019, Li Ke completed his debut in the national team. Although the language is not clear, Li Ke also said that his teammates are very good to him, and everyone is helping him adapt.
Information picture: September 2, 2019, Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center, Chinese national men's football team players Exxon (second left) and Li Ke (second right) participated in the training. On the same day, in preparation for the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifying round of the Asian Top 40, the Chinese National Men's Football Team held a training camp in Guangzhou. China News Agency reporter Chen Jimin
Unconsciously, it has been more than a year since Li Ke came to China. Recalling his time in China, Li Ke felt that he had gained a lot. "The first year was an invaluable experience for me. It is a huge change to know. I grew up in the UK, and I have to change many things in China."
"I want to accept different lifestyles, accept changes in football style, and accept different languages and cultures. This is a huge change in my life. Although I felt very difficult at first, I love China. I love the experience in this experience. Every minute, I hope I can do better." Li Ke said.
Li Ke is also very satisfied with his performance in the past year: "Adapting to Chinese life does not take too long, because the club is very good to me. Teammates and staff are helping me adapt quickly. Our coach is from Europe, adapt to him. The style of play is not difficult. Although the game atmosphere has changed a little, I adapt quickly and I am satisfied with my first year performance."
Affected by the epidemic, the Super League of the new season has not yet opened. Li Ke is currently sticking to the team's training plan to maintain a competitive state. He hopes to win more honors for the team in the future: "I hope I can play more games and help the team win more honors. I hope to hit the championship trophy again. I hope we have better luck and I hope to win the Chinese Super League. Good results in the AFC Champions League." (End)