Wu Xi (footballer)
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Wu Xi (born February 19, 1989 in Shijiazhuang
, Hebei
) is a Chinese international football player who currently plays as either a Right-back
or a versatile midfielder
for Shanghai Shenhua
in the Chinese Super League
.
before he started his professional football career with Hebei Tiangong
in 2008 when the club became professional and joined the third tier of the Chinese football pyramid. While the club only played one season within the division Wu Xi's development particularly with the Chinese youth teams were impressive enough for top tier side Shanghai Shenhua
to be interested in his services, who he would sign for on November 17, 2009. At the beginning of the 2010 league season Wu Xi would make his debut in a league game against Nanchang Bayi F.C. on April 3, 2010 in a 2–1 victory. His versatility to in numerous positions would see gain significant playing time and on April 17 he would go on to score his first goal for the club against Tianjin Teda F.C. in 2–0 victory.
and was selected for the Chinese under-19 team and would take part in the 2008 AFC U-19 Championship. A regular within the side he could only aid the team to a Quarter finals position after he personally missed a penalty in a penalty shoot-out against Uzbekistan
. After the tournament he would move up to the Chinese U-23
team and then the senior squad when he made his debut for Gao Hongbo
's last squad on September 28, 2011 against Laos
in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
match, which China won 6-1.
Shijiazhuang
Shijiazhuang is the capital and largest city of North China's Hebei province. Administratively a prefecture-level city, it is about south of Beijing...
, Hebei
Hebei
' is a province of the People's Republic of China in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "" , named after Ji Province, a Han Dynasty province that included what is now southern Hebei...
) is a Chinese international football player who currently plays as either a Right-back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or a versatile midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek...
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
Wu Xi was already part of the Chinese under-19 teamChina national under-20 football team
The China national under-20 football team, also known as the China Youth Team , represents the People's Republic of China in international football competitions in the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the AFC Youth Championship, as well as any other under-20 international football tournaments...
before he started his professional football career with Hebei Tiangong
Shijiazhuang Tiangong
Hebei F.C. Shijiazhuang Tiangong is a semi-professional football club based in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.-History:...
in 2008 when the club became professional and joined the third tier of the Chinese football pyramid. While the club only played one season within the division Wu Xi's development particularly with the Chinese youth teams were impressive enough for top tier side Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek...
to be interested in his services, who he would sign for on November 17, 2009. At the beginning of the 2010 league season Wu Xi would make his debut in a league game against Nanchang Bayi F.C. on April 3, 2010 in a 2–1 victory. His versatility to in numerous positions would see gain significant playing time and on April 17 he would go on to score his first goal for the club against Tianjin Teda F.C. in 2–0 victory.
International career
In 2007 Wu Xi was considered an impressive right-backDefender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and was selected for the Chinese under-19 team and would take part in the 2008 AFC U-19 Championship. A regular within the side he could only aid the team to a Quarter finals position after he personally missed a penalty in a penalty shoot-out against Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan national football team
The Uzbekistan national football team represents Uzbekistan in association football and is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Uzbekistan...
. After the tournament he would move up to the Chinese U-23
China national under-23 football team
The China national under-23 football team, also known as the China Olympic team , represents the People's Republic of China in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
team and then the senior squad when he made his debut for Gao Hongbo
Gao Hongbo
Gao Hongbo is a Chinese retired football player and a current coach which managed China national football team from 2009 to 2011. Appointed in May 2009, Gao became the youngest man to take the helm in 30 years. Gao was a big name in his professional life as a footballer. He was a prolific striker...
's last squad on September 28, 2011 against Laos
Laos national football team
The Laos national football team is the national team of Laos and is controlled by the Lao Football Federation. A member of the AFC, Laos has developed regional rivalries with Thailand and Burma.-History:...
in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation section of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification sees teams competing for berths in the final tournament in Brazil...
match, which China won 6-1.
External links
- Player profile at Shanghai Shenhua website
- Player stats at sohu.com