Hao Haidong (left) provides a big goal threat (Allsport)

Position: Forward
Born: 05.09.70
Club: Dalian Shide

Much responsibility will be piled on the Dalian player as he is seen to be China's most offensive-minded stars.

He netted 16 goals for his club side last season to land the C-league's golden boot and will provide a serious attacking threat against group rivals Brazil, Costa Rica and Turkey.

Behind the scenes, Fan Zhiyi took the initiative to resolve a long-standing feud with him, and the two now appear to have put this behind them.

He recently spoke in an interview of his belief that China can shock the Brazilians when they clash, and if Bora Milutinovic's side are to have any chance of such a surprise, he will need to be firing on all cylinders.