To grow the game across Beijing, they’ve set up their own Grassroots Football League. They now find themselves in the compromising position of being friends and colleagues off the pitch and bitter rivals on it.
This episode focuses on their friendship, family and challenges they’ve faced in evolving the sport they love.
Speaking after meeting the pair, Sun Jihai said: “Maybe grassroots football could produce a future superstar.”
Keep your eyes peeled for future episodes between now and the end of the season.