Yao Wei

Yao Wei is a central midfielder for Wuhan Jiangda in the Chinese Women's Super League (CWSL), showcasing her skills predominantly in a defensive role while contributing to the team's overall dynamics. At 28 years old, Yao plays as a central defensive midfielder, utilizing her abilities to control the tempo of the game and support her team both defensively and offensively. Throughout the current season, she has appeared in 18 matches, amassing 1554 minutes of game time, proving herself to be a consistent and reliable component of the team's midfield.

Described as a "Regista," Yao excels in dictating play from deep positions, a role that sees her effectively distribute the ball across the field. Her progressive passing distance per game stands at an impressive 277.1 meters, pointing to her ability to advance the ball strategically. While her goals per game tally is 0.13, with an expected goals (xG) per game of 0.05, she demonstrates her value more in playmaking and ball recovery than scoring. Notably, her defensive contributions are significant, as evidenced by her possession-adjusted 9.71 interceptions per game and 5.91 challenges per game, with a solid challenge success rate of 53%. Yao's playmaker ranking is 3.5, highlighting her strategic importance on the field. With an estimated transfer value of €87K, she remains a poised and effective midfielder, essential to her team's structure and success in the league.