Qingdao West Coast Football Club recently announced the signing of 19-year-old young star Xie Chuyun, a key player in the Chinese national youth team.

Xie Chuyun's Background

Xie Chuyun previously played for the Stuttgart U19 team in Germany, where he received comprehensive training in the high-level Bundesliga youth league.

Joining Qingdao West Coast

On June 3, 2023, the Stuttgart youth academy officially announced that Xie Chuyun's contract had expired and he would be leaving the team. Despite the end of his time abroad, Xie Chuyun quickly chose Qingdao West Coast as the new starting point for his professional career.

Technical Characteristics

Xie Chuyun is a technically versatile midfielder who can play in multiple positions, including defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, and winger. In the 2025-2026 season, he played 23 times for Stuttgart U19, starting 10 times.

Future Prospects

Xie Chuyun's return and signing reflect the positive changes in Chinese football talent development. In recent years, more and more young players have chosen to go abroad to train in European high-level leagues, absorbing advanced football concepts and accumulating successful competition experience through competition with strong teams.