After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

The winning streak is like an unstoppable torrent.

After a short rest, Hoffenheim immediately headed to their next league match, an away game against Werder Bremen.

The atmosphere at the Weser Stadium was as fiery as ever, but now the Hoffenheim players were burning with an even stronger sense of confidence.

The match was not without its challenges, with Werder Bremen playing quite tenaciously thanks to the support of their home fans.

Both sides engaged in a fierce battle in the midfield, fighting for every inch of ground.

In the second half, during what seemed like a routine positional attack, the ball was quickly passed around among the Hoffenheim forwards, attempting to break through the dense defense.

Yan Yuan received the ball from his teammate on the right flank and keenly noticed the momentary hesitation between the opposing left-back and center-back.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, he deftly guided the ball forward, and at the same time, his body exploded and he squeezed through the gap between the two who were about to close in!

This is not a pure speed crushing, but a precise grasp of space and the timing of confrontation in the blink of an eye.

After breaking into the penalty area, Yan Yuan remained unusually calm in the face of the onrushing goalkeeper and the covering defender. He used the instep of his right foot to launch a tricky arc, and the ball rolled past the goalkeeper's fingertips and into the net, just inside the far post.

"Goal! Yan Yuan! It's him again! He broke the deadlock for Hoffenheim! The 15th, the 15th league goal!!!" The commentator's voice was filled with exclamation.

This goal stabilized Hoffenheim's morale and laid the foundation for extending their lead.

In the end, Hoffenheim defeated their opponents 2-0 away from home, taking away three valuable points.

Yan Yuan's name shines once again on the goal-scoring list.

Next up is the final round of the Champions League group stage.

Although Hoffenheim had already secured the top spot in the group, Nagelsmann showed no signs of complacency, fielding his strongest lineup with the goal of a perfect sixth consecutive victory.

The match proceeded smoothly, with Hoffenheim maintaining firm control of the tempo.

In a quick counter-attack, Yan Yuan made a precise run forward and received a through pass from his teammate, creating a one-on-one opportunity. Facing the goalkeeper, he once again pierced the opponent's goal with a delicate chip shot.

1-0 becomes 2-0

At the end of the match, the final score was 3-1.

Hoffenheim advances to the Champions League knockout stage with a perfect record!

Yan Yuan also scored a beautiful goal, bringing his first season in the Champions League group stage to a perfect close.

When the final whistle blew and the group stage was over, the real review began.

All eyes in European football are temporarily focused on this young man wearing Hoffenheim's number 17 jersey.

Because his data was too impressive.

[Bundesliga]: Yan Yuan played 14 games, scoring 15 goals and providing 9 assists.

[Champions League Group Stage]: Yan Yuan played 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists. (Excluding goals scored in the Champions League qualifiers)

Bundesliga Top Scorers: [1st Yan Yuan]

Champions League Top Scorers: [1st Yan Yuan]

Top scorer in both categories!

In less than half a season, a 17-year-old boy has carved his name at the top of the scorer list in two top European competitions.

The goals and assists are so balanced and dazzling that they almost overturn people's perception of the limits of players of this age.

Furthermore, Hoffenheim remains closely trailing Bayern Munich in the standings, currently trailing them by 3 points, making the Bundesliga title race extremely competitive.

The gap between Bayern and Hoffenheim is not large, but the gap widens from third place onwards. Schalke 04, in third place, is 14 points ahead of Hoffenheim and 17 points ahead of Bayern.

In the Bundesliga standings, Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim seem to exist in another world.

Meanwhile, with the conclusion of the Champions League group stage, the authoritative German transfer market website has updated the latest player valuations.

When Yan Yuan's latest valuation appeared on the screen, it caused another stir:

[1.05 million euros!]

Yan Yuan's market value has skyrocketed from 7500 million euros to this astonishing figure.

This increase is nothing short of explosive.

There's been a lot of discussion within the football industry, with some saying that considering Yan Yuan's English citizenship and his incredible goal-scoring record, his transfer fee is actually a bit "conservative."

After all, Hoffenheim's platform competitiveness is limited, and the overall strength of their group stage opponents, Sevilla, Spartak Moscow, and Maribor, is not top-tier in the Champions League; in fact, it could be said to be somewhat weak.

This has indeed affected the ceiling of personal worth assessment to some extent.

More importantly, the upcoming Champions League knockout stage will be the real test of Yan Yuan's strength.

All the doubts and expectations in the football world are pointing in the same direction: how far can Hoffenheim and Yan Yuan go in the next stage of the more intense and brutal Champions League knockout rounds?

Before the Champions League group stage ended, similar comments could be seen online and on fan forums:

[They're just padding their stats; Hoffenheim's group stage opponents are all weaklings!]

Maribor, Spartak Moscow? Anyone could score against teams like that!

[Sevilla and the other two clubs are pretty weak; their top scorer award isn't very prestigious!]

However, when faced with the undeniable facts of "12 goals and 6 assists", "six wins in six group stage matches", and "top scorer in both categories", these dissenting voices instantly became pale and powerless.

Even the most discerning football commentators are rendered speechless by such explosive statistics and the team's dominant performance.

Yan Yuan's irrefutable performance completely shattered all arguments about "stomping noobs".

His rise to prominence is built on continuous, efficient, and comprehensive contributions, rather than on a few flashes of brilliance.

Media outlets in the top five European football leagues also followed up with reports on this matter.

Front page headlines, in-depth sports features, rolling news... Yan Yuan's name, his photo, and goal highlights swept across the entire European football media landscape.

Kicker's headline is straightforward and powerful: "A 17-year-old prodigy worth over 00 million yuan! He's a phenomenal star who's stunned Europe!"

Bild newspaper accompanied the photo with Yan Yuan celebrating on the Champions League pitch: "The Bundesliga's first €100 million superstar born in the 2000s is born! Hoffenheim has snagged a great deal!"

The Times, The Guardian, and the Daily Mail in the UK all focused on his English citizenship and future status:

Why did England's gem end up in the Bundesliga? Will Bayern Munich compete for our talent?

Spanish newspapers Marca and AS have turned their attention to potential rivals and possible transfers: "Real Madrid, Barcelona's potential new transfer target: the top scorer born in 00 in both La Liga and the Champions League!"

Italian newspapers *La Gazzetta dello Sport* and *Tuttosport* marveled at his efficiency and age: "17 years old! Double top scorer! The next European Golden Boy?"

French newspaper L'Équipe also reported on the matter, while not forgetting to criticize Paris Saint-Germain: "PSG's outcast has become a Bundesliga superstar; just how many more super talents is PSG languishing on the sidelines?"

[PSG: That's enough, is this never going to end? What can I do if they don't want to come back?]

The reports may have different focuses, but the core message remains the same: amazement, praise, and boundless imagination for the future.

This 17-year-old boy from Hoffenheim has transformed himself from "unknown" to "potential star" and then to "phenomenal supernova" in just half a season.

This has made all of Europe's top clubs take notice, look at them with new respect, and even begin to eagerly anticipate their entry.

This storm also swept fiercely across distant China.

Yan Yuan's Chinese face, his blue and white jersey with the number 17, and his amazing performances on the top stage instantly ignited the passion of Chinese fans.

"Good heavens, a Gen Z, and a double top scorer?! Worth 1.05 million euros?! This guy's practically a novel protagonist!"

"Yan Shen's number is 17. 10 + 7 = 17. I don't need to say more, right? Those who know, know."

"This is for real. There's absolutely no chance that Yan Shen will come to the national team. England will definitely not let go of a 17-year-old double top scorer."

"Has everyone noticed? Yan Shen has never used siu to celebrate. Could Yan Shen be a Mei fan?"

"That's enough, upstairs. You drag me into everything. That Master Yan even celebrated with Tai Chi, so can I say he's a fan of Zhang Sanfeng?"

Sure enough, wherever there is football, there are Messi and Ronaldo fans.

Discussions about Yan Yuan have exploded on major sports forums and social media platforms.

In China, a country with a huge football fan base, this fervor directly translates into spending power.

Hoffenheim's No. 17 home jersey, "YAN 17", has seen exponential growth in sales at major sporting goods stores and online platforms across China.

Many fans who previously knew nothing or very little about Hoffenheim began to pay attention to the club because of this Chinese-born talent, and followed their progress in the Champions League and the Bundesliga.

Hoffenheim, a small club that was once very little known in China, has gained unprecedented attention and commercial potential overnight.

The enormous energy of the Chinese market is beginning to flow towards this small German club.

This craze naturally also affected Yan Yuan's agent; in the past two days, Yan's father's phone has been ringing off the hook.

Invitations for business collaborations from major domestic brands, ranging from sports equipment and electronic products to food and beverages and fashion endorsements, have poured in, with attractive offers.

However, faced with this sudden "financial prospect", Yan's father demonstrated the calmness and professionalism expected of an excellent businessman.

He was not blinded by immediate gains, but decisively declined all the invitations.

"Thank you for your kind consideration," Mr. Yan replied to emails and phone calls with a polite yet respectful tone.

"Currently, Yan Yuan and his team (only Yan's father) believe that focusing on football itself is the most important thing."

He's just getting started, and while his outstanding performance in the first half of the season is certainly encouraging, the road to professional football is long and full of uncertainties. Getting involved in a lot of commercial activities too early might distract him and affect his training and match performance.

We hope he can establish a solid foundation through consistently high-level performances on the court. As for endorsement deals, we will definitely consider them seriously when the time is right.

When Yan's father spoke to his son privately, he was even more direct:

"Son, you are like a piece of raw jade that has just been unearthed. It is priceless, but it has not yet undergone the most exquisite carving and testing."

Signing these contracts now might seem like you're making a lot of money, but it shows a lack of vision!

Once you truly prove yourself in the Champions League knockout stages and at a higher level, once you truly establish yourself in European football and win significant championships, your market value and commercial worth will be ten or even dozens of times greater than they are now!

Signing these contracts now is like selling yourself cheap. Stay calm, just focus on playing your game well, Dad will oversee everything. There will be plenty of money later!

Yan Yuan fully agreed with his father's decision. He said this during a phone call with his father:

"Dad, you're right. I also think now is not the time. The Champions League knockout stage hasn't even started yet, and the second half of the league season is even more intense. If we really sign an endorsement deal, there will be a ton of photoshoots and events, which will definitely distract us. If we don't play well, all of this will be gone in the blink of an eye."

Mr. Yan was very satisfied with his son's attitude:

"It would be best if you thought that way. Remember, kid, you're a professional player; the court is your foundation."

The rest will come naturally once you've truly proven yourself on the highest stage and received the honors you deserve.

The fame and fortune under the spotlight may be tempting, but the green field beneath his feet is his foundation and battlefield.

After the phone call with my dad ended.

Yan Yuan lay on his bed in the dormitory, looking out the window at the quiet winter night in Hoffenheim. The town's lights were not dazzling, but they made him feel incredibly at ease.

A market value of €1.05 million, the dazzling title of double top scorer, endless praise from the media, the overwhelming enthusiasm of fans, and endorsement deals pouring in from all directions...

All this tremendous noise seemed to be shut out by the doors and windows of the Hoffenheim training base dormitory.

Xiao Yan is indeed a key player for Hoffenheim.

But Xiao Yan is also a 17-year-old boy.

At 17, his inner world was actually quite simple.

He doesn't care about those astronomical transfer valuations, nor is he obsessed with the impressive title of "Top Scorer of the Post-00s Generation".

Those things are just symbols that others attach to him, just the focus of the media and fans' discussions.

For him, the most authentic feeling football brings is the soreness in his muscles after training, the complex running lines on the tactical board, the feedback from the grass under his feet every time he touches the ball during a match, the trusting eyes of his teammates, and the strict requirements of his coach Nagelsmann.

What he really cared about was whether his teammates' running coordination on the training field could be improved by a few seconds.

It refers to one's position and role on one's mentor's tactics board;

In the next match, how will Hoffenheim coordinate with their teammates to break down the opponent's tight defense? How far can Hoffenheim go in the Bundesliga and in the Champions League?

And of course, there's the upcoming Champions League knockout stage, the stage that truly defines the strong.

Hoffenheim advanced to the knockout stage with a perfect record, making club history, but this is just the beginning. In a few days, Hoffenheim will participate in the Champions League knockout stage draw.

That is the most brutal and dazzling arena in European football.

Xiao Yan's heart is still on the football field.