Kuang Zhaolei

Kuang Zhaolei
Personal information
Full name Kuang Zhaolei
Date of birth (2009-03-13) 13 March 2009
Place of birth Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Qingdao Hainiu
Number 27
Youth career
2017–2018 Guangzhou Yuexiu Dongshan
2018–2023 Tsinghua University High School
2023 Damm
2023–2024 L'Hospitalet
2024–2025 Damm
2025–2026 Atlètic Lleida
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2026– Qingdao Hainiu 4 (0)
International career‡
2024–2026 China U17 21 (6)
Medal record
Representing  China
AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Runner-up2026 Saudi Arabia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 July 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 22 May 2026

Kuang Zhaolei (simplified Chinese: 邝兆镭; traditional Chinese: 邝兆鐳; pinyin: Kuàng Zhàoléi; born 13 March 2009) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a forward or right winger for Chinese Super League club Qingdao Hainiu and the China U17 national team.

Early life

Kuang was born on 13 March 2009 in Guangzhou, Guangdong. He began playing football at age four while attending kindergarten.[1] In 2017, he registered with Dongshan Youth Sports Club in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, and was a participant of the Chinese Football Boy development program founded by football commentator Dong Lu.[2][3]

Club career

Youth career in China

While with China Football Youth, Kuang participated in multiple international youth tournaments. In August 2018, he competed in the Starry Sky Cup International Youth Football Invitational in Germany, scoring 11 goals and winning the Golden Boot as his team defeated youth sides from Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen, and Hannover 96.[4][5] In 2019, he became the first Chinese player to receive an official invitation for a trial at FC Barcelona's La Masia academy.[6]

In 2022, Kuang led Tsinghua University High School's U13 team to the runner-up position in the inaugural China Youth Football League, scoring in the semi-final against Zhejiang Energy U13.[7][8]

Move to Spain

In March 2023, Kuang transferred to CF Damm's U14 youth team in Spain's Catalonia region.[9] He made his debut for the club on 8 April 2023 in a Spanish Cup match, scoring one goal and providing three assists.[10] In December 2023, he transferred to CE L'Hospitalet's youth team, and in January 2024, scored his first free-kick goal in the Catalan U16 League.[1] He returned to CF Damm in August 2024.[1]

CE Atlètic Lleida

On 28 July 2025, Kuang signed with CE Atlètic Lleida, competing in the Segunda Federación (Spanish fourth tier), on a contract until 2027.[11] The club had purchased a vacant spot in the league following the administrative relegation of local rivals Lleida Esportiu.[12]

During pre-season, Kuang appeared in multiple friendlies. On 22 August 2025, he started wearing the number 10 jersey in a friendly against Barcelona Atlètic.[13] On 25 August, he came on as a substitute in the 69th minute against Tudelano and scored during the penalty shootout, though his team lost 7–8.[14]

By September 2025, Kuang was not included in the club's first-team roster for the Segunda Federación campaign. Reports indicated he would instead register with the club's affiliated U19 team, AE Segre, to compete in the U19 National League (second tier of Spanish U19 football).[15]

In December 2025, Kuang suffered a significant injury requiring wheelchair assistance, marking the second major injury of his career following a similar incident five years prior.[16]

Qingdao Hainiu

On 17 February 2026, Chinese Super League club Qingdao Hainiu officially announced the signing of Kuang on a free transfer.[17]

International career

Kuang has been a regular member of the China U16 national team. In July 2024, he scored in a 4–1 victory over South Korea U15 during a training camp.[18]

During the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification in November 2025, he contributed 2 goals and 4 assists across 4 appearances, including 3 assists in the decisive match against Bangladesh, helping China qualify for the final tournament.[19] He also participated in the 2025 CFA China Team Xingtai Cup Hohhot International Football Tournament, where China U16 defeated Australia U16 5–2 to win the championship.[20]

Playing style

Kuang primarily operates as a right winger or attacking midfielder. He is noted for his first touch, acceleration, and ability to beat opponents through dribbling and feints. He is ambidextrous, capable of crossing from the right or cutting inside to shoot with his left foot.[21] His passing range includes using the outside of the foot to deliver crosses.[22]

However, evaluations have noted that his physical strength and core stability require improvement, and he occasionally holds onto the ball too long.[23][24]

References

  1. 1 2 3 网易 (12 December 2025). "16岁国少核心邝兆镭留洋西班牙突遭重伤，邝父社交媒体证实". www.163.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  2. ↑ 北京青年报 (1 July 2025). ""中国足球小将"踢了100多场国际比赛，得到认可！董路：免费为孩子们提供服务". finance.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "11岁"中国梅西"成首位试训巴萨球员，德布劳内坦言10岁没他厉害". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "[哔哔课堂]看广东小球王大杀四方，助民间U9在德国夺冠". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  5. ↑ 网易 (28 August 2018). "中国足球小将征服德国！完胜多特蒙德勇夺挑战赛冠军！". www.163.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  6. ↑ 体育综合 (22 April 2019). "中国足球新希望！小将试训拉玛西亚青训营，和巴萨新天才玩2V2". 手机新浪网 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "冠决于都，中国足球开启新长征-中国足球协会官方网站". www.thecfa.cn. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "中国足球后备人才培养持续推进_国家体育总局". www.sport.gov.cn. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "中国14岁小将邝兆镭加盟达姆，这是一支怎样的球队？|中国|北京国安|巴塞罗那|高天意|CF达姆|懂球帝". m.dongqiudi.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  10. ↑ "360体育-留洋小将邝兆镭首秀出彩，完成一球三助攻". www.ppsport.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "官方：中国小将邝兆镭签约西班牙莱里达竞技 合同至2027年". live.qq.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  12. ↑ 腾讯网 (28 July 2025). "邝兆镭的新球队莱里达竞技：参加西协乙，可与巴萨竞技交手_腾讯新闻". news.qq.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  13. ↑ 网易 (22 August 2025). "莱里达竞技友谊赛战巴萨B队，邝兆镭首发出战". www.163.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  14. ↑ "邝兆镭替补出战莱里达竞技季前赛，点球大战罚入点球但球队输球". c.m.163.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  15. ↑ 腾讯网 (2 September 2025). "媒体人：邝兆镭没进莱里达竞技一线队名单，他可在U19队注册_腾讯新闻". news.qq.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  16. ↑ "中国留洋新星重伤！疑似玻璃人体质，他能否兑现天赋？". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  17. ↑ "中超｜中国足球小将邝兆镭加盟青岛海牛". www.sohu.com (in Chinese). 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  18. ↑ "中国U15国少4-1逆转战胜韩国U15国少，邝兆镭、万项破门_凤凰网". i.ifeng.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  19. ↑ "邝兆镭助攻戴帽＋中柱闪耀！4场贡献6球，生死战全场拼尽90分钟". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  20. ↑ "中国U-16男足5:2大胜澳大利亚 获呼和浩特国际足球锦标赛冠军-中新网". www.chinanews.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  21. ↑ "为什么中国足球小将的失利，让人感到很振奋？|懂球帝". m.dongqiudi.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  22. ↑ 直播吧 (30 May 2025). "半场-邝兆镭助攻梁仕宇破门万项建功 国少队暂2-0越南U16_手机网易网". www.163.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  23. ↑ 网易 (8 July 2024). "足球报：U14、U15、U16国少三队齐头并进，主打海外拉练". www.163.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  24. ↑ 网易 (5 July 2025). "邝兆镭在国少发挥不出彩 国内踢球的就一定比留洋的差吗？". www.163.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
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