Gao Yao
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Gao Yao is a former Chinese
football player who was able to play in both midfield or defence. He was known as a 'One club man
' as he spent his whole career with Shandong Luneng
playing in the Chinese Super League
, while internationally he was also included in the Chinese team
that was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
.
he would immediately rise to become an integral member of the 1999 Shandong team that won the league and cup double. When Slobodan Santrač left after the 2000 league season Gao Yao was a firmly established member of the first team despite several changes in management over the next several seasons. It wasn't until the introduction of Ljubiša Tumbaković
in 2004 as Shandong's new head coach when they would return to their winning ways and Gao Yao would continue to add to his honours when he won another league title in the 2006 league season. By the 2007 league season Gao Yao had, however dropped out of the first team and he saw his playing time limited when Liu Jindong
emerged as Ljubiša Tumbaković's preferred option.
in a 1-0 win. After several further friendlies in preparation for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
Gao Yao was the surprise inclusions in the squad despite never playing in any competitive games. The Chinese head coach Bora Milutinović stated that he wanted a versatile player who was also good a man marker, however during the tournament he did not play in any of the games at the tournament when China were knocked out in the group stages. After the tournament he was not called up in China's next squad and has not been capped since the end of 2002.
Chinese people
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football player who was able to play in both midfield or defence. He was known as a 'One club man
One club man
A one-club man is a term used to describe a football player who has played his entire professional career with only one club. In the strictest definition, one-club men are rare in football due to the effects of the promotion and relegation systems used by most professional leagues...
' as he spent his whole career with Shandong Luneng
Shandong Luneng
Shandong Luneng Taishan is a Chinese Super League football club owned by Shandong Luneng Group, the biggest supplier of electric energy in Shandong province. They play at the Shandong Stadium in Jinan, Shandong. The predecessor of Shandong Luneng Taishan was the Shandong Provincial team organised...
playing in the Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
, while internationally he was also included in the Chinese team
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
that was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
.
Club career
After playing for the Shandong Luneng youth team Gao Yao would move up to the senior team in 1998 to start his professional football career where in his debut season he would play in 3 league games. Under the new head coach Slobodan SantračSlobodan Santrac
Slobodan Santrač is a retired Serbian football player and currently manager of Chinese Super League side Shaanxi Renhe Commercial Chanba F.C.....
he would immediately rise to become an integral member of the 1999 Shandong team that won the league and cup double. When Slobodan Santrač left after the 2000 league season Gao Yao was a firmly established member of the first team despite several changes in management over the next several seasons. It wasn't until the introduction of Ljubiša Tumbaković
Ljubiša Tumbakovic
Ljubiša Tumbaković is a Serbian soccer manager. Tumbaković is the most successful coach in the history of Partizan Belgrade where he won six national championships and three national cups...
in 2004 as Shandong's new head coach when they would return to their winning ways and Gao Yao would continue to add to his honours when he won another league title in the 2006 league season. By the 2007 league season Gao Yao had, however dropped out of the first team and he saw his playing time limited when Liu Jindong
Liu Jindong
Liu Jindong is a Chinese international football player who currently plays for Shandong Luneng in the Chinese Super League as a versatile player who is capable of playing in defense or midfield...
emerged as Ljubiša Tumbaković's preferred option.
International career
On April 25, 2000 Gao Yao would make his debut in a friendly against Hong KongHong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
in a 1-0 win. After several further friendlies in preparation for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
Gao Yao was the surprise inclusions in the squad despite never playing in any competitive games. The Chinese head coach Bora Milutinović stated that he wanted a versatile player who was also good a man marker, however during the tournament he did not play in any of the games at the tournament when China were knocked out in the group stages. After the tournament he was not called up in China's next squad and has not been capped since the end of 2002.
Honours
- Chinese Jia-A LeagueChinese Jia-A LeagueThe National Football Jia A League , commonly known as Jia-A , was the highest tier of professional football in the People's Republic of China, during 1994 through 2003, operating under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association.The Chinese Professional Football League was established in 1994...
/ Chinese Super LeagueChinese Super LeagueThe Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
: 1999, 2006 - Chinese FA CupChinese FA CupThe Chinese FA Cup is the national knockout cup competition in China organised by the Chinese Football Association. Its current format started in the 1995 season.In the new season, 2011 it was announced, that current Chinese FA Cup will start in May....
: 1999
External links
- http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/7389/ Player stats at football-lineups website
- http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=1493 Career Player Profile