Novels like The Light of the Champion
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Light of the Champion, best match first.
- 1 The Emperor of Football 足球皇帝 My name is Qin Xiong. I am ambitious. I never give up. I am focused and resolute. I yearn to rule. Step by step, I make my way to the throne of the football world! Football became part of my life, and the pitch gave me wings. On that blood-pumping battlefield, I am the one who rules all! In the summer of 2003, a young Chinese man suffering from mild depression went to the Netherlands, where he struck sparks with the rising stars of Ajax's 2002–03 generation. From that moment on, the European foo 0Votes147.6kRecs63.8kFans
- 2 The Legendary Wage Earner 传奇打工者 Florentino: “Not being able to work with Su for longer is my greatest regret in life.” Mansour: “We’re willing to offer Su a salary of fifteen million pounds.” Su Yun’s fans call him the greatest football manager of the 21st century. His critics say he built his success with money. “I know Chinese football very well. Tou is an outstanding representative of Chinese football.” Gotze secretly breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank goodness they didn’t keep asking. Tou’s the only person in Chinese footba 0Votes31.7kRecs31.8kFans
- 3 Champion Legend 冠军传奇 “My country isn't a soccer powerhouse, so I might never get the chance to play in the World Cup during my career. That's why the Champions League final is my World Cup!”, Chu Zhongtian A Chinese student who had once been forced to give up soccer started playing again in England's amateur leagues. He never imagined that one day he'd have a chance to say something like that. Back then, all he wanted was to add a few different memories to his otherwise uneventful life as an overseas student. In the 0Votes928kRecs119.7kFans
- 4 The Godfather of Football 绿茵教父 That was the year the Italian league's Seven Sisters were at their peak, German powerhouses lorded it over their rivals, Spain sang the praises of dark horses, and the Premier League fell under the Red Devils' rule. That was the year Barcelona remained in turmoil, Real Madrid underwent a once-in-a-century transformation, Manchester United reached a historic pinnacle, Bayern swept through Europe undefeated, and Chelsea was still waiting for Russian rubles. That was the year Jose Mourinho was stil 0Votes6.1kRecs23.9kFans
- 5 The Football Coach 足球教练 A championship? Absolutely. Developing young players? You bet. I only manage championship teams, and I only develop Ballon d’Or winners. The legend of a generation of championship-winning coaches awaits in this novel. 0Votes35.7kRecs25.3kFans
- 6 The King of the Penalty Area 禁区之雄 He's one of the most controversial players in world football. His achievements on the pitch speak for themselves, but he's also impulsive, arrogant, and obnoxious. He shoves referees, provokes opponents, and starts brawls... He gives referees a headache. He gives opposing defenders and goalkeepers a headache. He even gives both his own manager and the opposing manager a headache... He has the media chasing after him like mad. He delights fans with his goals. He's a mix of angel and devil. For ev 0Votes601.5kRecs289.2kFans
- 7 The Winner Takes All 胜者为王 My name is Chang Sheng. It means “ever victorious,” like the legendary General Chang Sheng. I’m not after football that’s merely fun. I want football that brings victory. Victory sets my blood racing; victory is what makes football fun! If you’re sick of being a loser too, I think we’ll have plenty to talk about. My name is Chang Sheng, and this is my story. It’s also a story about dreams. 0Votes973.7kRecs171.9kFans
- 8 Long Live the Goal 进球万岁 “I’m going to keep scoring goals: goals, goals, goals!” “Padding my stats? Yes. If I could, I’d love to score a hat trick in every match.” This is a book about putting goals above all else, and a story about a king’s return. [Zhutou Qi’s brand-new 2018 work!] 0Votes263.1kRecs116.4kFans
- 9 The Bull's Heir 公牛传人 He is farewell, and he is the White Wolf; He is the favored one, and he is the castoff; He once played alongside the great Michael Jordan and was hailed as Jordan's successor, though he never wanted the role. This is no fairy tale about rising effortlessly to the top and being crowned king. It is an epic about a man who endured hardship, was reborn, and rose to the pinnacle of the world. In an age teeming with heroes, a legend is about to begin. “Make way, will you? It's my turn to take the stag 0Votes35.2kRecs44.3kFans
- 10 The Basketball God 篮神 The Pack-Up System gives its user the ability to collect skill packs. Whenever he beats an opponent in a one-on-one basketball match, he can knock a skill pack off them, such as the Flying Man Isolation Pack (a hundred ways to score), the Cute Curry Three-Point Pack (all you need is a three), or the Harden Baiting-Fouls Pack (you know what I mean). Tang Shuai is a benchwarmer in the CUBA. By chance, he obtains the Pack-Up System and begins his pack-collecting journey. Adam Silver: For the first 0Votes77.4kRecs81.1kFans
- 11 Midfield Dominator 中场统治者 P.S. New book: Who Let Him Play as a False Nine? I hope all my old and new patrons will show their support! This is the story of a man who is both angel and devil, from his youth to the present day. Wherever he goes, he means genius and victory, but also wild abandon and troublemaking. ---------------From the 2019 France Football article “The Absolute Superstar” P.S. New book: This Player’s Style Is Far Too Flashy. I hope my old and new readers will show their support! 0Votes41.4kRecs66.4kFans
- 12 You Are a Pearl, Mo Mengchen 你是明珠，莫蒙尘 Let us return together to the magnificent year of 1995. This was the best of times. The blood on the bull’s horns had not yet dried, and Jordan, carrying a heart bent on revenge, was preparing to establish the Bulls’ second dynasty; The four great centers stood tall and mighty, each ruling their own corner of the court; Webber, Garnett, Duncan, and Nowitzki were gathering strength for the coming golden age of power forwards; The golden generation of 1996 made its dazzling debut. The future belon 0Votes64.5kRecs44.4kFans
- 13 The Young Manager of the Crazy Lions 狂狮少帅 In the summer of 1994, Millwall's young squad, led by their young manager Aldridge, set out to rewrite a century-long history without a trophy. That deep blue, the mark of the ferocious Lions, was determined to sweep across Europe… 0Votes94.7kRecs71kFans
- 14 The God’s Whistle: A Basketball Story 篮球之上帝之鞭 He is a sly fox, a valiant lion, a shrewd barbarian who suddenly burst into the basketball world, the new ruler of the East's old dynasty, the basketball emperor who trampled the old era to usher in a new century. He is the Attila of the NBA, the whip in God's hand. He is Fox-Leon, God's whip in the world of basketball. 0Votes141.6kRecs105.4kFans
- 15 The Super All-Round Superstar 超级全能巨星 He is the most versatile superstar in history, capable of playing any position on the field. Starting out at Ajax, he will conquer European football step by step, and then take on the world! This is a world full of fire and passion! The word “give up” has never existed in Chen Fan’s dictionary. He is the very definition of never giving up! 0Votes72.6kRecs70.7kFans
- 16 Red Rebels 红叛军 In 1998, Rupert Murdoch's takeover of Manchester United is about to become a reality. A group of young, passionate Red Devils fans launch a revolt and form a brand-new club to replace Manchester United, a club already corrupted by capital and liable to be bought out by a financial giant at any moment. They set their training ground in Newton Heath, where Manchester United first rose to prominence. They adorn their jerseys with green and gold stripes. They believe they are the truest heirs to the 0Votes120.9kRecs50.3kFans
- 17 The Super Ring King 超级指环王 When he first entered the NBA, people called him the “Leech King,” the “Cancer King,” the “One-on-One King,” the “Chucker King,” the “Brick King,” the “Real C King,” and more... When he retired, only one nickname remained: Super Ring King! 0Votes315kRecs154.5kFans
- 18 Rebirth in the Online Game 网游之复活 Prophecy rises again in a tumultuous world: Evil claws its way out of the City of Death, and the apocalypse draws near! A fallen angel appears on the Demon God Continent. Lucifer’s army is reborn, unleashing bloodshed and chaos! By the Creator’s divine command, the heroes of ancient times are reborn! I’m just a low-level office worker, but now my own legendary tale is beginning. As my identity in the game keeps changing, the person I am in real life begins to transform as well! 0Votes497.5kRecs304.1kFans
- 19 Super Coach 超级教练 A football fan from 2011, Yang Cheng, transmigrates into the body of a young coach at Chemnitzer FC in Germany's 2. Bundesliga in 1995. Using more than a decade's worth of football knowledge that others don't have, he miraculously leads Chemnitzer to safety when everyone thinks it impossible, beginning his legendary journey to become one of the world's greatest managers! 0Votes310.3kRecs161.6kFans
- 20 The Swingman 摇摆的前锋 Group number: 5.7.8.1.6.0.7.3.2. Everyone is welcome to join and discuss the plot. I look forward to seeing you all there! 0Votes54.7kRecs34.5kFans
- 21 We Are the Champions 我们是冠军 This book tells the story of Zhang Jun's football career against the backdrop of China's golden generation of football. Although it is titled We Are the Champions, Zhang Jun remains the main character. He is the protagonist, and the novel follows him from the moment he enters professional football until his retirement. Through his eyes and experiences, it sketches for readers the course of Chinese football's development. There is joy, sorrow, hope, and disappointment. Chinese football moves forw 0Votes3.8MRecs408kFans
- 22 The Era of Crowd Control 控场时代 This is the era of small-ball basketball: speed, fast breaks, three-pointers... More and more people are getting caught in this seemingly dazzling trap, sinking deeper and deeper... But one saying in basketball has never changed: intoxicate three thousand with your flowers. Whoever controls the game is that much closer to victory... So, man, put scoring, speed, explosive plays, flashy moves, and all the rest aside for now... You... can you control the game? 0Votes89.5kRecs50.7kFans
- 23 The Super Role Player 超级角色球员 In the 21st century, the league entered the small-ball era. Centers declined, point guards rose, and the three-pointer became king. A new age had arrived. Anxi was on the verge of being forced to return to China when he got a damaged jersey before the draft. It gave him the Jersey System. With his three-point shooting and defense, he became one of the league’s most valuable role players. But Anxi kept working hard, hoping that one day he could become a true superstar. 0Votes155.4kRecs114.4kFans
- 24 I Play Soccer, Do You Care? 我踢球你在意吗 If I win, will you cheer for me? If I lose, will you cry for me? If I play soccer, will you care? The setting of this story is fictional, but its characters are based on real people. The story in this book may always remain nothing more than my own wishful fantasy. Either way, soccer has moved me. During those busy, helpless years, it gave me joy and dreams. I'm sharing that feeling with everyone now, and I hope you'll find something here that moves you, too. Now that I'm about to start working, 0Votes50.3kRecs39Fans
- 25 Superstar Legend 超级传奇巨星 Fate is no match for me! When I returned to 2003, I knew I was already on the path to becoming a legendary superstar... The new book, The NBA's Strongest Streamer, is now being serialized! Check it out! 0Votes69.2kRecs73.8kFans
- 26 The Mighty Bull Taishui 立地蛮太岁 This book was originally titled The Ultimate Low-Post Killer. That makes it specific enough, right? Book discussion group: 118-493-983. Everyone is welcome to join. 0Votes96.5kRecs48.9kFans
- 27 The Legend Maker 传奇缔造者 “Half of the NBA belongs to Jordan, and the other half belongs to everyone else? Sorry, that’s something I used to say. It was true before he entered the league, but not anymore.”, Magic Johnson “I’m just here to see who gets second place. I’m not competing, but I know there’s one man like me: once he enters the competition, everyone else can only fight for second.”, Larry Bird “In the NBA, if any player starts taking reckless shots on the court, I’ll pull him out. If all five players on the flo 1Votes215.5kRecs109.2kFans
- 28 The Basketball Emperor 篮球皇帝 This is the second installment in Jingwu's Basketball Trilogy. The new book, The Edge Rules the World, is out now. The three novels have unrelated plots, but their characters are connected through a legacy, so please check out the new book. 0Votes209.1kRecs66.9kFans
- 29 The Champion's Godfather 冠军教父 The protagonist is not particularly likable. But some people love him passionately. And he himself does not seem to care what people think of him. His love life attracts widespread attention. He is the team's number-one star. He knows Chinese football inside and out. He is loved and hated by the media. But no matter what, his players are his most devoted followers. He is the most individualistic, successful, and controversial coach in the history of English football: Tony Twain. In the end, this 5Votes1.9MRecs521.6kFans
- 30 Sports World: The Godfather of Basketball 体坛之篮球教父 Reborn in 2006, he gets his hands on a god-tier Coach System! It can heal people, exchange for players' abilities, and even let him draw maids?! And he starts out coaching the Yao-Ming Rockets? He's already flying! Wait, why is this the least noticeable System in history, seriously?! An NBA coaching novel! A growth story! And a novel about a coach showing off! P.S. The author has completed The Rebirth of Anthony, Basketball God, and Sports World: Summoning the Mighty. The author's track record i 0Votes209.1kRecs116.3kFans
- 31 The Legend of a Bit Player 龙套传奇 Everyone, please check out Lao Bai’s new novel, Rebooting Senior Year. It’s the story of an ordinary man who is reborn. He writes novels and borrows songs, makes movies and falls in love, starts a company and earns some money. He’s not living for anything else, just to enjoy himself and savor life. 0Votes47.3kRecs28.3kFans
- 32 The Racing Champion’s Spokesperson 车神代言人 “Fei, their car accelerates way better than ours. What do we do?” “There are cowardly drivers, but no cowardly cars! Drop into second, rev to 7,300, and take him!” “Racer Fei, your car has plenty of horsepower, but the front end is too heavy. It understeers every time you enter a corner. Unless you overcome that problem, you can't beat my GTR.” “Ever heard of taking a corner through the drainage ditch? Look it up if you don't know. Kids these days!” “Zhang Yifei, your opponent in the nex 0Votes258.8kRecs123.3kFans
- 33 EN Basketball: Invincible with Pay-to-Win 篮坛之氪金无敌 LeBron James: My biggest regret is not having the Heat draft Tang Tian! But... I can't say that out loud! I have an image to maintain! Kobe Bryant: In this league, Tang Tian is the most like me, except when it comes to having daughters! Kevin Durant: So what if Tang Tian is strong? I'll switch to my burner account and trash-talk him! Giannis Antetokounmpo: Tang Tian told me the future belongs to me, but the guy's only two years older than I am! Tang Tian, the godfather of basketball in his previ 0Votes535.5kRecs362.7kFans
- 34 The All-Around Point Guard 超级全能控卫 Two names will live forever in NBA history: Michael Jordan and Xie Chen. Like an invincible general, he leads his soldiers in conquering the NBA. Every city he visits becomes a nightmare for its fans. No one can stop him, just as no one can stop the combined might of the greatest players in the world. The new novel, NBA’s Strongest Broadcaster, is now being serialized! Follow it today! 0Votes63.6kRecs100.6kFans
- 35 The NBA's Biggest Villain NBA大反派 A talented chef with modest gifts and dreams of playing basketball crosses the ocean to America, only to be swindled out of everything he owns. Just as he manages to establish himself through his cooking skills, he finds himself at the end of his rope. Then, by chance, he gets a mysterious System... 0Votes57.3kRecs51.3kFans
- 36 The Champion's Heart 冠军之心 “Mr. Zhou, we noticed that as a child, you dabbled in a wide range of fields, including basketball, table tennis, badminton, Go, Chinese checkers, Gomoku, Chinese chess, international chess, calligraphy and painting, guitar and music. Does that mean that even if you hadn't chosen football as your career, you could have achieved the same level of success in another field?” “Well... football is the only thing I've ever been passionate about for more than three minutes.” “So all the things we liste 5Votes1.6MRecs452.4kFans
- 37 The Dynasty's Godfather 王朝教父 "Compared with Zhuang Fei, I'm still far from good enough.", Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs head coach "Am I the most successful coach in the NBA? No, Zhuang Fei is.", Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers head coach "If I could play under Zhuang, I'd keep playing until I was fifty.", Jordan, veteran Washington Wizards player "I hope to play for Coach Zhuang. He's single now, and we don't have a coach either, so why can't we choose him?", LeBron James Dynasty Godfather VIP group: 196619507 (Only 0Votes188kRecs85.2kFans
- 38 Number One Guard 壹号卫 Point guard: a noble, dreamlike title. Kidd's flying kisses, Nash's tongue. Stockton's pick-and-rolls, the French race car's acceleration. Westbrook's thunderous dunks, Curry's three-pointers. Now, Yi Yang from China is about to create his own point guard era among these legends! 0Votes117.2kRecs100.1kFans
- 39 The Ball Hog's Black Tech System 球霸的黑科技系统 The story of a rookie in Los Angeles who became a ball-hog... This story sounds a little familiar. “What? Playing basketball doesn't count as black technology? If I hack everyone, how is that not ‘black’ technology?” Sheep Group: 321-941-893 0Votes384.4kRecs152.9kFans
- 40 Sports World: Summoning Mighty Generals 体坛之召唤猛将 Tang Hao accidentally falls off a cliff and dies, but somehow turns his misfortune into a blessing: he gains the abilities of famous figures from ancient times. Li Guang: I hear you want to do some archery? Come on, let this old man show you how to hit a target from a hundred paces! Zhang Shun: Butterfly stroke? Backstroke? Breaststroke? Freestyle? What a hassle. Come on, let me, the White Stripe in the Waves, teach you some fancy swimming techniques. Dai Zong: All right, warm-up's over. Let's g 0Votes146.5kRecs126kFans
- 41 The Strongest Demon Vanguard 最强妖锋 Kick a ball, earn other people's admiration, and strengthen your abilities. If you had a golden finger like that, what would you do? The high school student Chu Ge set himself a small goal: he wanted to become the greatest football star. As it turned out, he went a little too far. 0Votes216.1kRecs122.5kFans
- 42 I Don't Want to Be the Boss 我不想当老大 I don't want to be the boss, and I want to keep a low profile too. But I can't help it, my abilities just won't allow it! A basketball story that begins in 2009... 1Votes1.4MRecs312kFans
- 43 The Hegemony of Shu 霸蜀 Reborn as Wei Yan's son, he will dominate the Three Kingdoms era's final chapter! Within, there is Zhuge Liang, so clever he seems almost demonic. Without, there is Sima Yi, the greatest schemer of the Three Kingdoms, as well as the emperor of Eastern Wu, sometimes friend and sometimes foe. A surprise attack through the Ziwu Valley, three battles to seize Jingzhou, a lone horse to pacify Jiangnan, a thousand cavalry sweeping across Hebei, subduing Wu, destroying Wei, and making Shu supreme. Watc 0Votes218.8kRecs137.2kFans
- 44 From Today On, I'm the King of the Ball 从今天起是球王 The biggest thug in basketball, specializing in tormenting the U.S. Dream Team! … 1Votes605.3kRecs175kFans
- 45 Life on the Pitch 绿茵人生 Themes: soccer, competition, Liverpool. The Premier League, the Champions League, the World Cup. 0Votes165.6kRecs88.2kFans
- 46 The Gaffer 球场教父 This is a story about pursuing victory. “You only need to remember one thing: here, I’m the most important person!” Li Ang declared with swagger. The head coach’s authority could not be challenged. Everyone had to understand that. Some people hated him. Others worshipped him obsessively. I’m Li Ang, and this is my story, a story about dreams and conquest. 0Votes415.6kRecs132.2kFans
- 47 Seven-Time Champion 七冠王 [Qidian’s first premium soccer novel of 2018] With a soccer champion System attached to him, Lu Wenbin becomes a champion collector. From the German Second Bundesliga to the Bundesliga, from the UEFA Cup to the Champions League, Lu Wenbin is a guarantee of victory. His ultimate goal at the club level is to win every title available to his club in a single year in the Premier League, achieving an unprecedented seven-trophy sweep in the history of world soccer! 0Votes229.6kRecs123.5kFans
- 48 Mr. Ballhandler 控球先生 This was the NBA's most glorious era since the post-Jordan years. Shaq and the Admiral took turns ruling the league. The likes of Kobe, Iverson, McGrady, and Carter each made their mark. The Class of 2003 burst onto the scene. The small-ball revolution had arrived... This was also the calm before the storm that would reshuffle the power structure of Chinese-language entertainment. Hong Kong stars headed north, Taiwan's entertainment industry waned, and mainland China's youn 0Votes232.7kRecs119.2kFans
- 49 Super Training Master 超级训练大师 “Young man, want to make a name for yourself? Veteran, hoping for a second wind?” “Not fast enough? Not strong enough?” “Injured? The doctor says it could even affect your career?” “You don’t have a shred of talent!?” He held up a finger. “No problem!” As long as you play under Wan Sheng, every problem can be solved. This is the story of Wan Sheng, a generation-defining master of soccer training! 1Votes403.3kRecs166.2kFans
- 50 My Literary Life in Japan 我的日本文艺生活 The laid-back youth's everyday life in the Japanese arts scene. 0Votes222kRecs241.9kFans
