Dong Fangzhuo

Dong Fangzhuo, born in 1985, is a former Chinese footballer known for being the first Chinese player to sign with Manchester United, where he played from 2004 to 2008, albeit with limited appearances due to loan spells. After his time in England, he played for clubs in Poland, Portugal, and China before retiring in 2014. Recently, he has been critical of the current state of Chinese football, comparing the national U23 team's playing style to 'bad chocolate' and expressing concerns about their lack of technical ability.