Yang Pu (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Yang Pu is a retired former international Chinese
football player. He played his entire professional football career for Beijing Guoan
predominately as a left-back where he was also their captain. As an international player his greatest achievement was being a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
squad where he played in two matches.
in the 1998 league season and due to his versatility to also play in midfield he would quickly become a squad regular. By the 2000 league season he had firmly established himself as their first choice left-back and became an integral member of the team. Despite several management changes he would remain a loyal member to the club and win his first piece of siverware with the 2003 Chinese FA Cup
. His loyalty to the club would pay-off when he was named as their captain in the 2007 league season, however due to injury he rarely actually captained the team. At the end of the 2009 league season Yang Pu retired due to a persistent right knee injury, however despite this he was able to lead Beijing Guoan to the league title even though he missed much of the league season.
on Augest 3, 2001 in a 2-2 draw. Though predominately a left-back or wingback he was used was in a variety of positions for the Chinese
team and this versatility quickly saw him become a regular within the squad. Increasingly pushing for a place in the Chinese starting line-up he would be a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
and even play in two group games. With the introduction of Sun Xiang and Yan Song
he saw his time limited within the team and he would play his last game against Kuwait
on October 13, 2004 in a Fifa World Cup qualifier that China lost 1-0.
Chinese people
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football player. He played his entire professional football career for Beijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club (Simplified Chinese: 北京国安 is part of CITIC Group (China International Trust and Investment Corporation). Their current home stadium is Workers Stadium and the Fengtai stadium for less popular games. The current head...
predominately as a left-back where he was also their captain. As an international player his greatest achievement was being 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...
squad where he played in two matches.
Club career
Yang Pu started his professional football career for Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club Beijing Guoan Football Club (Simplified Chinese: 北京国安 is part of CITIC Group (China International Trust and Investment Corporation). Their current home stadium is Workers Stadium and the Fengtai stadium for less popular games. The current head...
in the 1998 league season and due to his versatility to also play in midfield he would quickly become a squad regular. By the 2000 league season he had firmly established himself as their first choice left-back and became an integral member of the team. Despite several management changes he would remain a loyal member to the club and win his first piece of siverware with the 2003 Chinese FA Cup
Chinese FA Cup
The 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....
. His loyalty to the club would pay-off when he was named as their captain in the 2007 league season, however due to injury he rarely actually captained the team. At the end of the 2009 league season Yang Pu retired due to a persistent right knee injury, however despite this he was able to lead Beijing Guoan to the league title even though he missed much of the league season.
International career
Yang Pu made his senior international debut in friendly against Korea DPRKorea DPR national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international association football and is controlled by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea.North Korea surprised with a...
on Augest 3, 2001 in a 2-2 draw. Though predominately a left-back or wingback he was used was in a variety of positions for the Chinese
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...
team and this versatility quickly saw him become a regular within the squad. Increasingly pushing for a place in the Chinese starting line-up he would be 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...
and even play in two group games. With the introduction of Sun Xiang and Yan Song
Yan Song (footballer)
Yan Song is a Chinese professional football player who currently plays for Dalian Shide in the Chinese Super League. Beginning his senior career with Dalian Shide, he quickly established himself as a left-winger known for his good ball control and dribbling skills...
he saw his time limited within the team and he would play his last game against Kuwait
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
on October 13, 2004 in a Fifa World Cup qualifier that China lost 1-0.
External links
- Career Player Profile
- 2002 China Team Player Profile at BBC website
- Player stats at football-lineups website