Legendary! African Striker Reaches 171 Goals in China — Once Hailed as the “Chinese Ronaldo”

The 2025 China League One season has officially come to a close, and among the year’s standout stories, none shine brighter than 38-year-old Oscar Masuluke — a true legend. In his debut campaign with newly promoted Dalian Kuncheng, the veteran striker delivered an astonishing 18 goals, guiding the club into the league’s top eight and securing the League One Bronze Boot. With this latest achievement, the African forward has now tallied an incredible 171 goals across Chinese competitions, earning rightful status as a living “fossil” of the league.

Just last season, at age 37, Masuluke powered Yunnan Yukun to Super League promotion, finishing with 25 goals to claim the League One Golden Boot. Although Yukun did not register him for the top flight, the newly promoted Dalian Kuncheng moved swiftly to sign him — a decision that proved invaluable. At 38, his efficiency remained extraordinary: 18 goals, with only one coming from the penalty spot.

To put that into perspective, Dalian Kuncheng scored just 42 times in total this season, which means Masuluke alone produced nearly half of the team’s goals. For a player of his age to maintain such physical dominance and finishing power is nothing short of remarkable. He has truly earned comparisons to “Cristiano Ronaldo of Chinese football.” This marks his 10th year competing in China — a decade of consistent excellence that firmly cements his legendary status.

Masuluke has represented several Chinese clubs across the Super League and League One, including Dalian Yifang, Zhejiang, and Yunnan Yukun. No matter the level, he remained a reliable scoring machine. Since arriving at age 28, he has collected three League One Golden Boots, two League One championships, and accumulated 171 total goals — a milestone few foreign players could dream of matching.

During his spell with Zhejiang, Masuluke famously praised Wang Yudong, even calling him the “Chinese Ronaldo.” He lauded Wang’s superb footwork, creativity, and football intelligence, believing the youngster has a bright future ahead.

Regardless of whether Masuluke remains in China next season, his legacy is already deeply etched into Chinese football. He is, without question, one of the most unforgettable foreign stars ever to grace the league.