HISTORIC FIRST: China calls up a Nigerian player of African descent for the first time.
Meet the trending youngster, Huang Shenghao, born August 1, 2007.
He is a professional midfielder for Chinese club Guangdong GZ-Power and is eligible to represent Nigeria internationally.
Born in Guangzhou to a Nigerian father and Chinese mother, he speaks both Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.
Profile Overview:
Defensive Midfielder Current Club: Guangdong GZ-Power National Eligibility
Huang began his early football development within the youth academy of Guangzhou City.
He quickly caught attention for his work rate and strong defensive skills in the middle of the pitch, earning a youth national team call-up at a young age.
In 2023, he made the move to join Guangdong GZ-Power, where he has continued to grow his professional career and helped the club push through the competitive divisions in Chinese football.
Internationally, he has represented China at the youth level, featuring for their under-19 setup.
Because of his family heritage, he remains eligible to represent Nigeria at the senior international level despite being included in China’s recent squad list.
The news has sparked excitement and a stir across China, given the rarity of this heritage mix in Chinese football.
