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February 24, 2022 1 min read
Arsenal's recent transfer policy may have been somewhat hit and miss, but back in the old days they nearly signed the best player you've never heard of. Rewind to the 1930s, and you'll find a player who is still widely regarded as China's best ever footballer. Hong Kong-born Lee Wai Tong was a sensationally successful striker in China, spending almost his entire career at South China AA, where he helped them become the country's most successful club.
Tong played for his country at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and impressed the watching world. Among his admirers were Arsenal and Red Star FC. Arsenal reportedly tried to sign the Chinese superstar, but were unable to prise him away from his homeland.
In 1976, a German magazine listed the greatest players in the history of the game, where he was ranked fifth behind Pele, Ferenc Puskas, Alfredo di Stefano and Stanley Matthews.
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Collection of retro and vintage football shirts from the early nineties to the present day. All 100% original and shipped from the UK. Browse our shirts from Premier League clubs, Serie A, International and more.