Xiao Zhanbo
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Xiao Zhanbo (born July 22, 1975 in Liaoning
, China
) is a Chinese
footballer
.
Xiao Zhanbo would later move to then current title holders Shanghai Shenhua at the beginning of the 2004 league season where he found it difficult to quickly establish himself in his debut season only achieving 5 league games. The following season was to prove considerably more successful when Xiao would become an integral part of Shanghai's failed title bid that saw them come second in the league. His establishment in the Shanghai's team was to continue for several more seasons until the merger of Shanghai Shenhua with Shanghai United F.C.
at the beginning of the 2007 league season, which saw an influx of players towards the team leaving Xiao Zhanbo dropped from the team and even forcing him to take a pay cut due to the salary cap. Xiao Zhanbo, however was able to regain his position at Shanghai Shenhua and would eventually play in 18 league games during the season. With a trimmed down squad and Xiao once again an integral part of team he would try and aid Shanghai Shenhua in another title bid, however despite taking Shandong Luneng
to the final game Shanghai could only come runners up. With his contract expired and already past his prime, Shanghai allowed Xiao Zhanbo to leave.
and Zhou Haibin
as the preferred options in his position.
Liaoning
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the northeast of the country. Its one-character abbreviation is "辽" , a name taken from the Liao River that flows through the province. "Níng" means "peace"...
, China
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) is a Chinese
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footballer
Football (soccer)
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.
Club career
Xiao Zhanbo started his career with Liaoning where he quickily establishing himself as a defensive midfielder in his debut season. While Xiao Zhanbo may have may have cemented his position within the Liaoning team he was unable to replicate the successful performances that saw Liaoning come second in the league. By the end of his second season Liaoning came in a disappointing eighth and were willing to allow Xiao Zhanbo to transfer to Qingdao where he stayed for three seasons.Xiao Zhanbo would later move to then current title holders Shanghai Shenhua at the beginning of the 2004 league season where he found it difficult to quickly establish himself in his debut season only achieving 5 league games. The following season was to prove considerably more successful when Xiao would become an integral part of Shanghai's failed title bid that saw them come second in the league. His establishment in the Shanghai's team was to continue for several more seasons until the merger of Shanghai Shenhua with Shanghai United F.C.
Shanghai United F.C.
Shanghai United F.C was a football club that competed in the Chinese Super League. The club played at the Yuanshen Sports Centre Stadium in Shanghai and was owned by Zhu Jun, the owner of China's second-largest online gaming company The9 since 2005.In 2004, the team was based in Zhuhai and played...
at the beginning of the 2007 league season, which saw an influx of players towards the team leaving Xiao Zhanbo dropped from the team and even forcing him to take a pay cut due to the salary cap. Xiao Zhanbo, however was able to regain his position at Shanghai Shenhua and would eventually play in 18 league games during the season. With a trimmed down squad and Xiao once again an integral part of team he would try and aid Shanghai Shenhua in another title bid, however despite taking 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...
to the final game Shanghai could only come runners up. With his contract expired and already past his prime, Shanghai allowed Xiao Zhanbo to leave.
International career
Xiao Zhanbo has been picked in several Chinese squads without ever being selected for any major tournaments. Since making his debut in 2003 he has predominately played in friendlies and has found Zhao JunzheZhao Junzhe
Zhao Junzhe is a professional Chinese football player currently playing for Liaoning FC. He represented the Chinese football team and appeared in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Personally Zhao is a descendant of Boolungga, brother of Giocangga...
and Zhou Haibin
Zhou Haibin
Zhou Haibin is a Chinese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Shandong Luneng.- Early life :In October 1999 at 14 years of age, Zhou Haibin enrolled into the Shandong Luneng Soccer School.- Shandong Luneng Taishan :...
as the preferred options in his position.
External links
- http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=1492 Career Player Profile
- http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/7702/ Player stats at football-lineups website