Hu Hetao was born on October 20, 2003 in Chengdu, Sichuan. He is 178cm tall and weighs 70kg. He is the No. 33 full-back/half-striker in Chengdu, Chengdu. He is a member of the China men's national football team. This authentic local youth training treasure, with his all-round performance of "hard work + speed + technology", has become one of the young players most relied on by Xu Zhengyuan, and can be regarded as a benchmark for players born in the 2003 Super League.
core features1ˇ Breaking points on the side: Outstanding speed and explosive power. The sprint speed reaches 35.2km/h and ranks among the top of the Chinese Super League. The average number of times per game has been successfully exceeded 2.8 times. It can not only eat opponents raw along the line, but also cut inside and cooperate with attack, showing the impact of the winger level.
2ˇ Balance of offense and defense: The defensive awareness far exceeds that of players of the same age, averaging 2.3 steals and 1.8 interceptions per game, and ranks among the top three in the team's enthusiasm for returning to defense. As a full-back, the passing success rate is 86%, and the passing accuracy is 25%. It can stably complete the connection between offensive and defensive on the flank.
3ˇ Heart of the competition: Young but not stage fright, can always stand up in key battles. Whether it is the relegation battle of the Chinese Super League or the warm-up match of the national team, they can maintain stable performance, and their psychological quality and competition maturity far exceed age expectations.
2025 season performance
This season, Hu Hetao has continued to evolve, growing from a rotating player to an absolute main force, becoming an indispensable offensive and defensive hub on the flank of Chengdu City:
- The Chinese Super League played in 28 games (22 starts) and contributed 2 goals and 4 assists, including an inner goal against Shanghai Shenhua and a precise cross assist against Henan. Felipe scored a header and directly participated in 6 goals.
- Outstanding performance in the AFC Champions League, completing 5 successful breakthroughs and 3 key interceptions in a single game against Ulsan Hyundai, helping the team draw against a strong enemy and becoming one of the highest-rated local players in the team.
- Defensive data has steadily improved, with an average running rate of 11.8 kilometers per game and a success rate of 58% in ground confrontation. It has successfully filled Yahaf's rotation vacancy and has become an important part of Xu Zhengyuan's "double card on the flank" tactics.
career highlights
Youth training foundation: Born in Chengdu's Chengdu Youth Training System, he will compete with the team in China First in 2021. In 2022, he will score in his first appearance in the Super League, becoming the team's youngest Super League scorer, setting a record in team history.
Rise of international players: Selected into the China men's national football team for the first time in 2023, completed his debut in the warm-up match against New Zealand, becoming the first full-back in the history of the national football team to play after 2003; re-selected in 2025, contributing key interception in the East Asia Cup match against Japan, helping the team draw 0-0.
Honors added: Elected as the best newcomer in the Chinese Super League in 2023, selected as the best lineup of the U23 Asian Cup in 2024, and selected as the candidate for the best lineup of the year in the Chinese Super League in 2025, continuing to refresh the growth limit of local young players.
