Novels like The Champion's Heart
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Champion's Heart, 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 Light of the Champion 冠军之光 [In the Spotlight: A Peak Achievement, Highly Recommended] He’s a complete novice: “You can’t use your hands in football, dummy!” He has big dreams: “I want to make money playing football!” And he’s a little clueless: “I’ll beat you, Kaka! I’ll definitely beat you!” A football rookie’s outrageous boasts, and a mountain boy’s impossible journey. “What else can he do besides run fast?” “He’s got a heart that wants to get stronger.” 0Votes58.7kRecs102.9kFans
- 3 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
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 6 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
- 7 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
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 10 Super Coach 超能名帅 Gao Han, a rookie coach from the countryside, dreams of becoming a professional manager. He sets out alone to make his way in European football, and through unceasing hard work, leads his team to victory in one major championship after another, ultimately becoming a legendary manager! 0Votes300.7kRecs101.3kFans
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 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
- 14 Super Sports Expert 超级运动专家 I’m a professional sports expert. I own a world-class third-rate research institute and a fifth-rate sports stadium, yet all the big-name actresses come to me for fitness and weight loss, and all the star athletes come to me for professional training. It’s such a headache! Even worse, people have started asking me to be their godfather... I’m only in my twenties! A supposedly famous boxing champion comes in for a consultation: “How much do you charge for training?” “Our gym is running a promotio 0Votes136.9kRecs93.8kFans
- 15 The Green Pitch Dragon 绿茵狂龙 This is the story of Long Ritian, Long Aotian, and Long Batian in the world of football. - 0Votes67.1kRecs53.6kFans
- 16 Glory on the Green 绿茵峥嵘 Gao Zheng joined an Italian league giant at just fifteen, carrying the hopes of countless Chinese fans. The media hailed him as a prodigy who could “change the future of Chinese football,” but fate played a cruel joke on him. Life is like a football match. His opponent, fate, is already far ahead. Should he lie flat and admit defeat, or fight the bastard to the bitter end? Gao Zheng’s comeback begins with his return to the pitch. 0Votes813.5kRecs209.6kFans
- 17 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
- 18 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
- 19 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
- 20 The Restricted Superstar 限制级巨星 I'm fat? I'm a creep, too. Greedy? I've got a dirty game, too. This is the story of a creepy fat guy who takes a System and makes his way through the world of football. Football group: 608815778 (full subscription required to join) 0Votes827.6kRecs257.3kFans
- 21 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 5Votes1.9MRecs521.5kFans
- 22 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
- 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 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
- 25 Movie Mogul 电影巨匠 "I want Hollywood to become the Hollywood I want.", Lancelot Strelow His life was full of twists and turns. He was defiant and immensely talented, and no one could deny his brilliance. He held billions in box-office earnings in one hand and countless awards in the other. Even the most critical film reviewers had to bow their heads, not to mention the countless fans around the world who worshipped him. He left an indelible mark on his era. But he was a bastard. A complete and utter bastard. He re 0Votes105.2kRecs94.6kFans
- 26 The All-Around Athlete 体坛多面手 ESPN reporter: “Mr. Du Ke, over the past few years, you’ve won world championships and Olympic gold medals in swimming, track and field, shooting, triathlon, fencing, taekwondo, the Tour de France, the Dakar Rally, snooker, and many other sports. You’ve broken world records in twelve disciplines, making you one of the most versatile prodigies in sports history. How did you do it?” CCTV-5 reporter: “Mr. Du Ke, rumors say an Eastern Conference NBA team wants to sign you, and there are reports that 0Votes300.3kRecs120.1kFans
- 27 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
- 28 The All-Around Athlete 全能运动员 Track and field, basketball, soccer, tennis... I am proficient in every sport. The Olympics are my battlefield for breaking records. I am the person who has won the most gold medals in the world. I am the person who has won the most championships in the world! I am an all-around athlete. I am a miracle! A brand-new concept in web fiction, bringing you the all-around competitive sports genre! 0Votes725.3kRecs342.2kFans
- 29 I Am Valdi 我是瓦尔迪 System: My goal isn’t to develop the best footballer on the planet, but the funniest one. Vardy: Can I swear? System: No. Vardy: %￥#@#￥%@ Daily Antics: Complete two “existential reflections” during the match against Real Madrid. Vardy: I’m a superstar, and I’m the face of comedy on the pitch! 0Votes380.3kRecs157.6kFans
- 30 Long Live the Coach 教练万岁 A new book by the author of "All-Round Athlete". Can’t run fast? Can’t jump high? No stamina? Overweight? Bad at free throws? Can’t hit three-pointers? Injured? Need rehab training? I can help you fix it all! I’m a coach, a coach who creates miracles! A new and innovative work from Guo Guan Zhan Jiang. This is my first attempt at writing sports fiction in an alternate setting. Hope you enjoy it. 0Votes465.4kRecs220.4kFans
- 31 The Boxing Superstar 拳坛巨星 In an age when traditional Chinese martial arts are declining, a Chinese boxing champion sweeps through the professional boxing world. Huang Yifei, reborn in 2006, perfectly combines Wing Chun's inch power and Tai Chi breathing techniques with boxing, striking fear into every opponent in the ring. He becomes an Olympic gold medalist, then turns professional and becomes the first Chinese fighter to win a world title belt! He is hailed as the greatest boxer of the twenty-first century. Time magazi 0Votes194.5kRecs129.6kFans
- 32 The Zero-Second Game Winner 零秒绝杀 New book: The Basketball Tyrant's Black Tech System I used to think that if I grew just a little taller, I could dunk. I used to think youth would last forever. I used to think I could make it to the NBA. I used to think the Nationals arc of Slam Dunk would air someday. Then one day, I stopped growing, and the rim was still out of reach. One day, I took off my school uniform and put on a work suit. One day, I turned off the TV and no longer wanted to watch the lights on the court. One day, I f 0Votes230.7kRecs54.9kFans
- 33 NBA Myriad Worlds Mall NBA万界商城 Trade with thousands upon thousands of NBA stars from parallel dimensions! Allen Iverson: "Kid, I'll sell you my crossover for twenty percent off!" Hakeem Olajuwon: "Young man, I can see that you have extraordinary bones. I'll pass these dreamlike footwork moves on to you!" Rick Barry: "Um, this underhand free-throw technique of mine... do you want it...? No charge, it's free..." Some Big Black Guy: "Brother, even if you bought these signature moves of mine, you wouldn't be able to use them. Rea 0Votes227.5kRecs112.7kFans
- 34 Master of Body Tempering 横炼宗师 After entering a wondrous martial arts space and unlocking his first body-tempering talent, Li Xuan embarks on a rugged road that leads straight to the top. He's shared laughs with righteous and wicked heroes, swordsmen and demons alike, and left a place in his heart for fairies and enchantresses. A man should be strong, and hard! 0Votes147.8kRecs95.5kFans
- 35 King of Singers 歌王 … Once, I had a dream in my heart, To use my songs to make you forget all your pain. Beneath the brilliant stars, who is the true hero? Ordinary people move me the most. … Reborn in a parallel world, he forges a legend as the King of Singers! 0Votes401.3kRecs245kFans
- 36 Reborn as a Boxing-Ring Killer 重生之拳台杀手 If you could live your life over again, what would Gao Yuan, born with an exceptionally strong physique, choose to do? Do you even have to ask? Come on! Step into the boxing ring! Listen to the roars that shake the heavens! Welcome the flashing lights, one wave after another! Conquer those fierce, headstrong opponents! Rake in stacks of crisp new bills and dazzling championship belts! The ring is all about passion! A real man only moves forward! I dedicate this book to the world's heavyweight bo 0Votes198.8kRecs108kFans
- 37 Reborn with a Dream of Go 重生之围棋梦 Fujisawa Shuko said: "Of the one hundred aspects of Go, I understand only six." Cho Chikun said: "If there were a God of Go and he gave me a two-stone handicap, I would still have no chance of winning." Throughout history, who has come closest to the God of Go in playing strength? The three ancient Chinese Go Saints, Huang, Fan, and Shi, or Japan's three ancient Go Saints, Dosaku, Jowa, and Shusaku? Was it Go Seigen? Or Lee Chang-ho? Perhaps it was Gu Li or Lee Sedol. When our protagonist, Li Xi 0Votes295kRecs98.6kFans
- 38 King of Real Estate 地产之王 Zhou Qiang is an agent at a real estate agency. Every day, he shows clients properties, helps them rent homes, and assists them with purchases, running himself ragged to make a living. By chance, he obtains a diary from the future containing information about future properties and clients. This allows Zhou Qiang to see what is coming and thrive in the real estate industry. Getting married? Buying a home? Looking to buy a home? Find Zhou Qiang! Completed work The Real Estate Tycoon, origi 0Votes164.8kRecs119.4kFans
- 39 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
- 40 The Road to Hollywood 好莱坞之路 This is a dazzling industry. Every step up the ladder takes enormous effort, and countless rivals must be trampled underfoot. Countless talented dreamers come to Hollywood, but the vast majority fall by the wayside and end up living ordinary lives. On the climb to the top, talent often matters more than hard work, but opportunity matters more than either! This is the story of an ordinary man who seizes every opportunity and sets out on the roa 0Votes274.8kRecs157.6kFans
- 41 Running Into My Life 跑出我人生 Back in his teenage years, Su Zu gets a System and sets out on the path of competitive sports he once dreamed of pursuing. New reader group: 666-502-656 2Votes487.2kRecs340kFans
- 42 Born to Run 天生就会跑 It was only when I stepped onto the track that I realized there was another path I could take in life! 0Votes426.1kRecs187.7kFans
- 43 King of the Bay Area 湾区之王 “A Chinese player could never succeed in the world of rugby!” “You’re as frail as Bambi. You can’t stand up to anyone!” “You’ve got brains and intelligence, but you lack talent.” Lu Ke: But I have a System. With the System in hand, I’ll reach the pinnacle and build a dynasty of my own! 0Votes672.9kRecs187.3kFans
- 44 The Basketball Emperor 篮坛教皇 Reborn today, a legend tomorrow! My new book, Now I Want to Be a Good Person, began serializing in the Urban section on March 15, 2020! Doing good deeds makes you stronger! I had no choice before, but now I want to be a good person! 0Votes1MRecs283.4kFans
- 45 EN The Fox in the Forbidden Zone 禁区之狐 “Mr. Hu, in today's football world, strikers like you who can only score goals are being given less and less room to survive... Even so, you have achieved dazzling success. What would you say is the secret of your success?” On a winter afternoon, Hu Lai was showing reporters from around the world the highest honor he had just received when one of them asked him that question. As Hu Lai faced the reporters' gazes, his thoughts returned to an afternoon during middle school. He had stood alone besi 10Votes2.1MRecs596.1kFans
- 46 Korean Entertainment: The Heavenly King 韩娱之天王 0Votes823.8kRecs178.6kFans
- 47 From Writer to Superstar 从写手到巨星 From a flop writer to an all-around superstar, all it takes is a set of cards! The story begins when Yun Hou gets the “Typing Speed Card,” breaks ten thousand words an hour, and starts putting out thirty chapters a day! No parallel worlds, no transmigration, no copying stories. One set of cards is all it takes to conque 0Votes159.2kRecs131.7kFans
- 48 Invincible Iron Palm Wang Xiaojun 铁掌无敌王小军 Wang Xiaojun, the fourth-in-line heir to the Iron Palm Clan, does not believe that the martial world still exists in modern society. His greatest hope is to inherit the clan leader's position, sell the clan's courtyard house for a good price, and travel around the world. But things do not go as he wishes. The police, the Divine Thief Sect, and the Tang Sect all come knocking at his door. Only then does Wang Xiaojun learn that his sect holds an important position within the mysterious organizatio 0Votes596.2kRecs348.3kFans
- 49 Korean Showbiz: The Voice in My Heart 韩娱之心里的声音 A person’s life can be one of greatness, or one of glory in death. When he looks back on the years gone by, he can proudly say that he hasn’t wasted his life. Because... He’s been unlucky as hell. Kim Tae-ho, get out here! You’re not my PD anymore, and I’m not your puppet. Get out here! I’m challenging you to a duel! When Shi Zhenqiu was eighty, he stood at Kim Tae-ho’s doorstep, leaning on his cane, and roared those words! 0Votes282.1kRecs60.3kFans
- 50 The Ming Dynasty's Literary Champion 大明文魁 Before the Forbidden City stand nine gates in succession. Officials in their caps and finery arrive from the southern gate. With palace flowers tucked in their hats, they face the emperor; in the Golden Hall, their names are announced for all to hear. They ride through the imperial avenue for ten miles, hailed as the Ming dynasty’s top scholar. 6Votes1.6MRecs544.2kFans
