The Chinese Football Association has announced a 25-player roster for the under-17 national men’s soccer team ahead of a combined training camp in Shanghai and an upcoming trip to Qatar for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, according to an official notice published by the governing body.
Roster Selection and Coaching Staff Led by Toshimi Furushima
Head coach Toshimi Furushima will lead the squad, supported by team leader Yang Nan and administrator Fan Yueting. The coaching staff features assistant coaches Cao Yang and Ishikawa Katsura (translated from 石川桂), goalkeeper coach True Unatodoto (translated from 真尊阿道托), physical coach Wu Mingkun, and technical analysts Nikaido Yu and He Peiqi. Medical and logistical support includes team doctor Feng Sheyang, athletic trainers Deng Yongsong and Song Zhijian, team manager Guo Jingrui, and interpreters Sun Mingyu and Zhu Xi, with Gao Sheng serving as an advisor and Xia Xiaocheng acting as press officer.
The 25 selected players represent clubs and institutions across China and abroad. The roster includes Gu Boyu from Shanghai Shenhua, Shuai Weihao from Chengdu Rongcheng, and three players from Shandong Taishan: Li Junpeng, Zhang Xuyao, and Pan Chaowei. Qingdao West Coast contributes Liu Zichen, while Wuhan Three Towns sends Xu Zhengpeng, He Sifan, and Liang Shiyu. Additional domestic selections feature Kuang Zhaolei and Jiang Yuhan from Qingdao Hainiu, Li Jiarun from Meizhou Hakka, Wang Heyi from Guangdong Guangzhou Leopard, and Jiang Chengen from Hubei Youth Star.
Youth academies and schools also account for several squad members. Four players are based with international clubs: Wan Xiang at Red Star Belgrade, Jin Yucheng at Lokomotiva Zagreb, Jin Guancheng at Ulsan Hyundai, and Jin Junhu at Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
Training Schedule in Shanghai and Departure for Qatar
Management and support staff must report to Fengxian District, Shanghai, by 14:00 local time on November 1, 2026. Coaches and players are scheduled to report to the same location by 12:00 local time on November 2, 2026. The training camp runs from November 2 through December 14, 2026, encompassing the domestic preparation phase in Shanghai and subsequent competition duties in Qatar for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The Chinese Football Association will cover all expenses related to accommodation, transportation, and insurance for all rostered personnel throughout the training camp and tournament period. Player-sending units are instructed to assist and ensure athletes attend on time, while also verifying that participants are physically and psychologically prepared for the schedule.
Players Must Report Absences to Chinese Football Association
Any player unable to attend the camp due to extenuating circumstances must submit a formal written request alongside a telephone notification to the Chinese Football Association by October 30, 2026. Absences remain subject to official approval and subsequent directives from the governing body. Unapproved absences by players or their respective organizations will face disciplinary measures in accordance with the Chinese Football Association Disciplinary Code and the association’s regulations on player status and transfers.
Participants are required to adhere strictly to the articles of the Chinese Football Association, the management measures for national soccer teams, and all associated mandates. The governing body set the publication date of the directive for October 28, 2026.
