Wang Dong
Encyclopedia
Wang Dong is a Chinese
football player who currently plays for Changchun Yatai
in the Chinese Super League
.
, however he believed that the club wasn't right for him, so he decided to pursue his career elsewhere. He would transfer to another second division side Changchun Yatai
in 2001 where in his first season he would quickly establish himself within the team by making 19 appearances and scoring 5 goals. He continued to establish himself in the sebsequent seasons and see the club become genuine promotion contenders, which they eventually achieved in 2005 when they won promoted to the Chinese Super League
. Playing in the top tier Wang Dong impressed many with his scoring and passing ability and would aid the club to a fourth place finish. The Chinese Super League 2007
season would go on to be a highlight in his career as he won the title with Changchun Yatai playing a key role in midfield. When new manager Li Shubin came in Wang Dong saw his playing time limited due to injury, once he recovered he went on trial for Australian team Newcastle Jets.
to take part in a friendly against Honduras
on February 12, 2006 in a game that China lost 1-0. This was followed by another friendly match against Thailand
on August 10, 2006 where Wang Dong would score his debut goal in a 4-0 victory. After that game he would go on to be an integral part of the Chinese team playing predominately out of position in right midefield. Nevertheless Wang Dong was selected in the squad to participate in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
where he played in all the group games in an unsuccessful competition for China. He did however score two of China's five goals in a 5-1 victory over Malaysia
. When new Head coach Vladimir Petrović came in after the tournament Wang Dong would continue to be a regular within the team for their Fifa World Cup qualifiers. After Vladimir Petrović's disappointing reign ended Wang Dong would stop being called up to the national team.
Chinese people
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football player who currently plays for Changchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu....
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...
.
Club career
Wang Dong began his professional football career in the 2000 league season for second tier football club Shanghai PudongShanghai Pudong
Shanghai Pudong can refer to:* Shanghai Pudong International Airport, serving Shanghai* Shaanxi Baorong - a football team...
, however he believed that the club wasn't right for him, so he decided to pursue his career elsewhere. He would transfer to another second division side Changchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu....
in 2001 where in his first season he would quickly establish himself within the team by making 19 appearances and scoring 5 goals. He continued to establish himself in the sebsequent seasons and see the club become genuine promotion contenders, which they eventually achieved in 2005 when they won promoted to 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...
. Playing in the top tier Wang Dong impressed many with his scoring and passing ability and would aid the club to a fourth place finish. The Chinese Super League 2007
Chinese Super League 2007
The 2007 Chinese Super League season, the fourth since its establishment, started on March 3, 2007 and ended on November 14, 2007. This season is sponsored by Kingway brewery....
season would go on to be a highlight in his career as he won the title with Changchun Yatai playing a key role in midfield. When new manager Li Shubin came in Wang Dong saw his playing time limited due to injury, once he recovered he went on trial for Australian team Newcastle Jets.
International career
After an impressive start to the 2006 league season with Changchun Yatai where they performed above expectations Wang Dong was selected for the senior national team by Head coach Zhu GuanghuZhu Guanghu
Zhu Guanghu is a Chinese football coach currently under contract with Shaanxi Chanba, and was previously the head coach of the China national football team to 22 August 2007.-Managerial career:...
to take part in a friendly against Honduras
Honduras national football team
The Honduran national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, La Bicolor or La H, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras...
on February 12, 2006 in a game that China lost 1-0. This was followed by another friendly match against Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
on August 10, 2006 where Wang Dong would score his debut goal in a 4-0 victory. After that game he would go on to be an integral part of the Chinese team playing predominately out of position in right midefield. Nevertheless Wang Dong was selected in the squad to participate in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
where he played in all the group games in an unsuccessful competition for China. He did however score two of China's five goals in a 5-1 victory over Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
. When new Head coach Vladimir Petrović came in after the tournament Wang Dong would continue to be a regular within the team for their Fifa World Cup qualifiers. After Vladimir Petrović's disappointing reign ended Wang Dong would stop being called up to the national team.
Honours
Changchun Yatai- 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...
: 2007Chinese Super League 2007The 2007 Chinese Super League season, the fourth since its establishment, started on March 3, 2007 and ended on November 14, 2007. This season is sponsored by Kingway brewery.... - Chinese Jia B League: 2003