Prolific Nigeria-Eligible Striker Named In Chinese Super League Team Of The Week

Published: October 28, 2019

Nigerian-born striker John Mary has been named in Whoscored.com's Chinese Super League Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in the division.

Mary was recognized by the football statistics website after netting a brace for Shenzhen as they were held to a 4-4 draw by Wuhan Zall on Saturday afternoon, his second consecutive brace in the league.

In a 4-4-2 formation, the Shenzhen number 12 partnered Hebei China Fortune's Brazilian star Marcão in attack.

Against Wuhan Zall on matchday 27, Mary played six shots which was a joint game-high figure, won a team high four aerial duels, won one foul and completed one take-on, and was the top rated player at 8.90.

Born in Nnobi, Nigeria twenty six years ago, he has represented the U20 National Team of Cameroon in the past and is eligible to wear the colours of the Super Eagles.

Since moving to China in January 2018, the prolific striker has racked up 45 goals in 55 appearances for Meizhou Hakka and Shenzhen.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel