The whole of China is "going crazy" over goalkeeper Li Hao's girlfriend after the U23 Asian Championship miracle.

Following his outstanding performance that helped the Chinese U23 team advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, goalkeeper Li Hao unexpectedly revealed his perfect "lucky charm," causing a strong reaction from football fans who were extremely envious of this sweet relationship.

"Spider-Man" Li Hao and the social media sensation.

The nail-biting victory against Uzbekistan U23 in the quarterfinals propelled Li Hao (born in 2004) to widespread attention on Chinese social media platforms. Videos of his outstanding saves, his composure during the penalty shootout, and his emotional celebrations consistently topped Douyin's "hot search" list.

However, Li Hao's appeal didn't stop at his professional skills. The online community quickly shifted their attention to the young goalkeeper's personal life. Keywords like "Li Hao and his girlfriend," and "Li Hao's lover" quickly reached record search volumes. To put an end to fan speculation, images of his "other half" were soon revealed, painting a sweet love story.

She is a woman of exceptional beauty and talent, a true "support system."

Li Hao's girlfriend, affectionately known as Yuan, is one year older than him (23 years old). She's not an unfamiliar name on social media, owning her own Douyin channel with over 15,000 followers. Besides her sweet appearance and gentle fashion style reminiscent of movie stars, Yuan is also admired for her impressive academic achievements. She graduated from the University of Southampton (UK) and currently lives and works in Shanghai.

The couple celebrated their second anniversary on December 25, 2025. Although their relationship was previously quite private, after the victory on January 17th, Yuan's social media account suddenly exploded with thousands of congratulatory messages from netizens. Many fans jokingly asked her to bring them "good luck" to motivate Li Hao in the upcoming important matches.

A "romantic" love story in real life.

The connection between Li Hao and Yuan has been likened by netizens to a true coming-of-age drama. Yuan proudly shared on her personal page: "It's a feeling of happiness. Please allow me to be a little proud because I have someone to rely on." In return, the goalkeeper, born in 2004, often makes a heart gesture towards the stands where his girlfriend sits after each match.

One of the most memorable moments of this year's tournament was when Li Hao approached the stands to celebrate with Yuan after a clean sheet in the group stage. Her presence was seen as a "lucky charm" for the goalkeeper, as Yuan herself said: "From the previous competition to this one, every time I came to watch you play, you never lost. Let's keep going!"

Their perfect match in appearance, education, and lifestyle has made Li Hao and Yuan the ideal "handsome man and beautiful woman" couple in the eyes of Chinese football fans. Yuan's quiet but strong support is the most solid foundation for Li Hao to continue soaring with the Chinese U23 team on their journey to conquer the continental peak. It's clear that Li Hao's brilliance on the field stems not only from his own efforts but also from the strong support and encouragement of his talented girlfriend. In the context of increasing pressure from the high-stakes matches at the 2026 U23 Asian Championship, a strong "emotional support" like Yuan is an invaluable source of energy. Fans are now eagerly anticipating more happy moments from this "handsome man and beautiful woman" couple and hoping Li Hao will continue his excellent form to lead the team to the prestigious championship trophy.

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