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Wuhan Optics Valley F.C. is a defunct Football Club, which was located in the city of Wuhan
, Hubei
province, China
. The club's home stadium was Xinhua Road Sports Center, while the important matches were played at the more modern stadium Wuhan Sports Center in China. The clubs predecessor was the Hubei football team while the professional football team was founded in February, 1994. Their fans were mainly from Hubei
province and the club had solid supporters from the city of Wuhan
, as well as the surrounding cities of Ezhou
, Huangshi
and Xiaogan
. In 2008, Wuhan FC would quit the Chinese Super League
for the reason of unfair punishment.
in 2005
. Coached by Pei Encai
, and led by the captain Central-Defender Li Hao, Chinese national team midfielder Zheng Bin
and two skilful forwards from Brazil. They finished with 5th ranking in CSL, with a seven straight win opening. After the coach Pei Encai
was promoted to the headcoach of Chinese national women's football team, Wuhan had a hard time with inappropriate tactics and key players' injuries. But with team members' effort, they nailed the 5th position in the league. And in the CSL cup's Final 2005, Wuhan beat Shenzhen Jianlibao with 1:1 for away match, and 2:0 for home match, and holds the cup with the total score of 3:1.
This Club's players are mainly from Hubei
province. Its foreign players are mainly from Brazil, as the team is more likely to play the "Skill-Style" football which is similar to Brazil's style. The present starting forwards Gilsinho
and Vincent
, and central defender Emerson
are all from Brazil. Especially Gilsinho
is highly regarded by the club's supporters, for both his scoring ability and loyalty.
In 2005, a lot of players from Wuhan were involved in the Chinese national team, including the defenders Ai Zhibo
and Cai Xi, midfielders Zheng Bin
, Zhou Yi
and Zhang Xinxin
. The defence midfielder Zhou Heng
was selected to China U23 national team. The youngster Deng Zhuoxiang
was called for China U19 national team.
In 2006, Captain Zheng Bin
was selected to China Super League All-Star team. Goalkeeper Zeng Cheng
was called to China U23 national team, and successfully became the starting goalkeeper. Rong Hao
and Di You
were also called for China U23, but both leave the team with knee injury.
In 2007, Wuhan's captain Zheng Bin
has made his most recent China national team for U.S. touring matches. While Goalkeeper Zeng Cheng
and defender Cai Xi were called for China U23 national team for Toulon tournament in France.
Wuhan cooperated with Bolton Wanderers of England.
In 2008, Wuhan FC quits the CSL for the reason of unfair punishment by the Chinese Football Association.
Cups
Reserve Team
Yang Xiaochun Lü Shouhua Yan Yi Li Xiao Zeng Qinggao He Qihong Sun Qing Zheng Bo
Liu Lin Ma Cheng Zhang Bin
Jiang Tao Li Hao Jiang Hui Wang Xiaoshi
Yang Kunpeng
Li Zhuangfei
Cioaba Aristica Gilsinho
Valentin Stanchev
Wuhan
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies at the east of the Jianghan Plain, and the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han rivers...
, Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
province, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The club's home stadium was Xinhua Road Sports Center, while the important matches were played at the more modern stadium Wuhan Sports Center in China. The clubs predecessor was the Hubei football team while the professional football team was founded in February, 1994. Their fans were mainly from Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
province and the club had solid supporters from the city of Wuhan
Wuhan
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies at the east of the Jianghan Plain, and the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han rivers...
, as well as the surrounding cities of Ezhou
Ezhou
-Geography and climate:Ezhou is located in southeastern Hubei province, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River east of Wuchang , and across the river from the city of Huanggang, to which it is connected by the Ehuang Bridge...
, Huangshi
Huangshi
Huangshi is a prefecture-level city in China's Hubei province.-Geography and climate:The prefecture-level city of Huangshi is located in southeastern Hubei province, along the southwestern bank of one of the major bends in the Yangtze River. It is located 100 km south-east of Wuhan, and...
and Xiaogan
Xiaogan
Xiaogan is a prefecture-level city in Hubei province of the People's Republic of China. Its population is 5,060,000 residents.-Subdivisions:*Xiaonan District *Yingcheng City *Anlu City *Hanchuan City *Xiaochang County...
. In 2008, Wuhan FC would quit 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...
for the reason of unfair punishment.
History
Wuhan Optics Valley F.C. is promoted from the Chinese first division to the Chinese Super LeagueChinese 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...
in 2005
Chinese Super League 2005
The 2005 Chinese Super League season was only the second season of China's top-tier football competition. With no relegation the previous season, the league expanded from 12 to 14 clubs with the promotion of Shanghai Zobon and Wuhan Huanghelou...
. Coached by Pei Encai
Pei Encai
Pei Encai is a Chinese football manager and a former player who currently works for Chongqing F.C. in Chinese League Two division.-Playing career:Pei Encai would spend his youth within the Chinese military where he rose to be a Colonel...
, and led by the captain Central-Defender Li Hao, Chinese national team midfielder Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Hubei Oriental as a left-footed midfielder in the China League One.-Early career:...
and two skilful forwards from Brazil. They finished with 5th ranking in CSL, with a seven straight win opening. After the coach Pei Encai
Pei Encai
Pei Encai is a Chinese football manager and a former player who currently works for Chongqing F.C. in Chinese League Two division.-Playing career:Pei Encai would spend his youth within the Chinese military where he rose to be a Colonel...
was promoted to the headcoach of Chinese national women's football team, Wuhan had a hard time with inappropriate tactics and key players' injuries. But with team members' effort, they nailed the 5th position in the league. And in the CSL cup's Final 2005, Wuhan beat Shenzhen Jianlibao with 1:1 for away match, and 2:0 for home match, and holds the cup with the total score of 3:1.
This Club's players are mainly from Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
province. Its foreign players are mainly from Brazil, as the team is more likely to play the "Skill-Style" football which is similar to Brazil's style. The present starting forwards Gilsinho
Gílson Domingos Rezende Agostinho
Gílson Domingos Rezende Agostinho is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Taubaté in Brazil.Gílson previously played for Wuhan Guanggu in the Chinese Super League.-References:...
and Vincent
Vincent
Vincent is the French version of a masculine name. As Spanish Vicente, it is derived from the Latin name Vincentius meaning "conquering"...
, and central defender Emerson
Emerson
-People:* Ralph Waldo Emerson , American Transcendentalist author* Emerson Moisés Costa , Brazilian footballer commonly known solely by his first name* Emerson , a surname...
are all from Brazil. Especially Gilsinho
Gílson Domingos Rezende Agostinho
Gílson Domingos Rezende Agostinho is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Taubaté in Brazil.Gílson previously played for Wuhan Guanggu in the Chinese Super League.-References:...
is highly regarded by the club's supporters, for both his scoring ability and loyalty.
In 2005, a lot of players from Wuhan were involved in the Chinese national team, including the defenders Ai Zhibo
Ai Zhibo
→Ai Zhibo is a Chinese football player who currently plays as a defender for Jiangsu Sainty in the Chinese Super League.-Wuhan Hongjinlong:...
and Cai Xi, midfielders Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Hubei Oriental as a left-footed midfielder in the China League One.-Early career:...
, Zhou Yi
Zhou Yi
Zhou Yi may refer to:*Zhou Yi , Shanghai born and New York-based Chinese pipa virtuoso*Zhou Yi , female Chinese softball player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics...
and Zhang Xinxin
Zhang Xinxin
Zhang Xinxin , is a Chinese writer.-Works:* On the Same Horizon a novel* The Dreams of Our Generation a novellaZhang Xinxin , is a Chinese writer.-Works:* On the Same Horizon a novel...
. The defence midfielder Zhou Heng
Zhou Heng
Zhou Heng is a Chinese football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Chongqing Lifan.-Wuhan:...
was selected to China U23 national team. The youngster Deng Zhuoxiang
Deng Zhuoxiang
Deng Zhuoxiang is a Chinese professional association football player currently playing for Shandong Luneng as a midfielder in the Chinese Super League...
was called for China U19 national team.
In 2006, Captain Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Hubei Oriental as a left-footed midfielder in the China League One.-Early career:...
was selected to China Super League All-Star team. Goalkeeper Zeng Cheng
Zeng Cheng
Zeng Cheng is a Chinese professional association football player who currently plays for Henan Construction in the Chinese Super League.-Club career:...
was called to China U23 national team, and successfully became the starting goalkeeper. Rong Hao
Rong Hao
Rong Hao is a Chinese international football defender who currently plays for Hangzhou Greentown in the Chinese Super League.-Club career:Rong Hao would start his professional football career at Wuhan Guanggu and would make his league debut against Shenyang Ginde on May 27, 2006 in a 1-0 victory...
and Di You
Di You
Di You is a Chinese football Midfielder, who plays for Chongqing FC in the China League Two.-Bayi:Di You started his professional career with Bayi Football Team, a football team under the sport branch of the Chinese Army.-Pudong Zobon:...
were also called for China U23, but both leave the team with knee injury.
In 2007, Wuhan's captain Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin
Zheng Bin is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Hubei Oriental as a left-footed midfielder in the China League One.-Early career:...
has made his most recent China national team for U.S. touring matches. While Goalkeeper Zeng Cheng
Zeng Cheng
Zeng Cheng is a Chinese professional association football player who currently plays for Henan Construction in the Chinese Super League.-Club career:...
and defender Cai Xi were called for China U23 national team for Toulon tournament in France.
Wuhan cooperated with Bolton Wanderers of England.
In 2008, Wuhan FC quits the CSL for the reason of unfair punishment by the Chinese Football Association.
Other names
- 1994-1995 Wuhan Steelworks
- 1996 Hubei Meierya
- 1997 Wuhan Yaqi
- 1998 Wuhan Hongjinlong
- 1999-2000 Wuhan Hongtao
- 2001 Wuhan Hongjinlong
- 2002 Wuhan Donghu Gaoke
- 2003 Wuhan Guoce Lanxing
- 2004-2005 Wuhan Huanghelou (武汉黄鹤楼)
- 2006-2007 Wuhan Guanggu
- 2008 Wuhan Optics Valley (武汉光谷).
Results
- As of the end of 2008 season
Season 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Chinese Jia-A League 1998-Overview:It was performed in 14 teams, and Dalian Wanda won the championship.-League standings:-References:*...1999 Chinese Jia-A League 1999-League standings:-References:*...2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Chinese Super League 2005The 2005 Chinese Super League season was only the second season of China's top-tier football competition. With no relegation the previous season, the league expanded from 12 to 14 clubs with the promotion of Shanghai Zobon and Wuhan Huanghelou...2006 Chinese Super League 2006This article is about the 2006 season of the Chinese Football Association Super League , also known as Chinese Super League , which is the premier football league in China under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association....2007 Chinese 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....2008 Chinese Super League 2008The 2008 Chinese Super League was the 5th season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League and the 15th season of the professional football league in China. Super League was expanded to 16 clubs...Division 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Position 5 3 6 1 8 14 6 9 3 5 1 5 10 7 16
Honours
League- Chinese Football Association Jia LeagueChinese Football Association Jia LeagueThe China League One is the second tier professional league for Chinese football clubs. The league is under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association. Above the League One is Chinese Super League....
: 2004
Cups
- Chinese Super League Cup: 2005
Reserve Team
- Reserve League Champions 2008
Former players
Xiao Duyin Lin Qiang Hu Yijun Tu Shengqiao Feng Zhigang Zhang Jun Cai Sheng Yu JieYu Jie
Yu Jie , he is a writer and vice-president of the Independent Chinese PEN Center , coming from Chengdu, Sichuan, China. He is actively participating in China's human rights activities, and openly expresses his own views related.-Biography:...
Yang Xiaochun Lü Shouhua Yan Yi Li Xiao Zeng Qinggao He Qihong Sun Qing Zheng Bo
Zheng Bo
Zheng Bo is a male badminton player from Hunan, People's Republic of China.-Career:A doubles specialist, Zheng won men's doubles at the 2003 Indonesia Open with Sang Yang. Zheng and Sang also secured the winning point against Denmark in the final of the 2004 Thomas Cup, to clinch China's first...
Liu Lin Ma Cheng Zhang Bin
Zhang Bin
Zhang Bin , courtesy name Mengsun , formally Marquess Jing of Puyang , was a key strategist for Shi Le, the founder of the Chinese/Jie state Later Zhao.-Biography:...
Jiang Tao Li Hao Jiang Hui Wang Xiaoshi
Wang Xiaoshi
Wang Xiaoshi is a Chinese football player who currently plays as a versatile defender or striker for Hubei Oriental.- Club career :...
Yang Kunpeng
Yang Kunpeng
-Professional career:Yang Kunpeng began his professional football career playing for the Qingdao youth team before he eventually graduated to their senior team. While he initially broke into the senior team during the 1999 league season he struggled to gain a regular position within the following...
Li Zhuangfei
Li Zhuangfei
Li Zhuangfei is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Qingdao Jonoon in the Chinese Super League.-Xiamen Lanshi:Li Zhuangfei began his football career playing for the various Shandong Luneng youth teams and would show great potential by being called-up for the Chinese U-17 team that...
Cioaba Aristica Gilsinho
Gílson Domingos Rezende Agostinho
Gílson Domingos Rezende Agostinho is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Taubaté in Brazil.Gílson previously played for Wuhan Guanggu in the Chinese Super League.-References:...
Valentin Stanchev
Valentin Stanchev
-Career:Born in Vratsa, Valentin Stanchev played in his career for Botev Vratsa, Chernomorets Burgas, Spartak Varna, Shanghai Shenhua, CSKA Sofia, Sachsen Leipzig, Wuhan Optics Valley and Cherno More Varna....