The 2022 Chinese Super League was the 19th season of China\“s top-tier professional football league since its establishment in 2004. Despite facing challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions, the season featured 18 teams competing in a centralized format across several host cities.
Shandong Taishan successfully defended their title, winning their fifth Chinese Super League championship. Wuhan Three Towns finished as runners-up in their debut top-flight season, while Guangzhou FC and Hebei FC were relegated after struggling throughout the campaign.
The season was notable for the emergence of several young Chinese players and the continued presence of foreign stars, though many clubs faced financial difficulties that led to reduced spending on international talent. |
