Gan Chao, born in Chongqing on February 13, 1995, is 175cm tall and is No. 39 midfielder in Chengdu. He serves as a defensive midfielder and center midfielder. This local hero, who is famous for his extreme self-discipline with a body fat ratio of 9%, has become an indispensable "all-rounder" in Xu Zhengyuan's tactical system with his tough style and all-around performance, and is an important guarantee for the thickness of the team's midfield.

1ˇ Defensive barrier: The game style is fierce, the steals are decisive and the resistance is strong, ranking among the top in the team with an average of 2.5 successful steals per game. The running area is wide, with a single game running up to 11 kilometers, building the first line of defense for the back line.

2ˇ Long-range shot sharp blade: Break the offensive limitations of a defensive midfield. Long-range shots and close-to-ground cuts are the best. The team can break the game with sudden cold shots at critical moments. Many goals in the 2025 season all come from iconic long-range shots.

3ˇ Tactical adaptation: The position is extremely adaptable and can be competent for the waist, center midfield and even side midfield. The pass success rate is as high as 90%. It can not only retreat in series defense, but also advance to participate in offense. It is a tactical rotation. Flexible chess piece.

Gan Chao has continued to output steadily this season, becoming a reliable jigsaw puzzle for the team's multi-line operations:

- The Chinese Super League played 24 games (18 starts), contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. In the stoppage time, 1V2 broke through from a small angle and locked in Dalian InBev, and scored the winner against the Cangzhou Lions.

- A substitute appearance in the AFC Champions League helped the team defeat Jiangwon FC 1-0, reaching a career milestone of 200 official games, including 132 games for Chengdu Chengdu, becoming a meritorious player in team history.

- The average score per game has stabilized above 6.8 points, the pass success rate has remained high at 90%, and he has completed many key interceptions and clearances in the midfield strangulation battle.

Youth training accumulation: Born in Guizhou Renhe Youth Training, he was selected for China's U19 National Youth Team, and was selected for the Football Association's Portugal overseas list with Deng Hanwen and other players.

Heroes of the rush: Helping the Shenzhen team rush to the rush in the 2018 season. After joining Chengdu Chengdu on loan in the 2021 season, it once again helped the team complete the leap from China A to the Super League. In 2022, free transfer will officially take root in Chengdu.

Self-discipline benchmark: Maintain a low body fat rate of around 9% all year round, and is known as a "practicing maniac". With extreme self-discipline, it continues its peak state and becomes a model for the professional attitude of local players.

Gan Chao has become the "panacea" of Chengdu Chengdu's Chengdu Chengdu midfielder with the all-round characteristics of "defensive hardness + offensive surprise + tactical adaptation". He does not have the aura of a superstar, but he interprets the value of "engineers" with his diligent running, key interception and fatal long-range shots in every game. As a meritorious player who witnessed the team's transition from overtaking to the AFC Champions League, his self-discipline and persistence are not only a guarantee for the thickness of the team's midfield, but also a vivid example for the growth of local players.