Wang Shanshan

Wang has previously been named Chinese Women's Footballer of the Year in 2023.

Wang played at the 2011 Summer Universiade. She made her debut for the senior team in March 2012 against Germany. In April 2015, she scored in China's 2–1 friendly defeat to England. In May 2014, Wang was called up to the China squad for the 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup. On 28 May 2015, Wang was called up to the China squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. On 7 July 2016, Wang was called up to the China squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics. On 29 March 2018, Wang was called up to the China squad for the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup. At the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, she scored 9 goals against Tajikistan after coming off the bench in the 56th minute. On 27 May 2019, Wang was called up to the China squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. On 7 July 2021, Wang was called up to the China squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics. On 5 July 2023, Wang was called up to the China squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Wang is adept at both defence and attack, thus becoming a prime example of a utility player in football. Chinese press likens her to legendary Dutchman Ruud Gullit. Her all-roundedness is most prominently demonstrated on international duty at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

China Asian Games silver medalist: 2018; bronze medalist: 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2022 Individual AFC Women's Asian Cup MVP: 2022