Yu Dabao
Encyclopedia
Yu Dabao is a Chinese
football
player who currently plays for Tianjin Teda
in China Super League.
Yu Dabao is a striker
, being regarded as one of the best prospects in China
alongside Dong Fangzhuo
of Dalian Haichang. He is known for his fast ability to counterattack, as well as his aerial powers.
and Rangers. However, the Chinese striker decided to join Benfica on a 3-year deal. In his debut match, only 5 days and 3 training sessions after he arrived in Portugal, Dabao scored 3 goals and assisted a fourth in a junior squad Benfica match against Portimonense.
Due to Dabao's strong performances for Benfica's junior squad, the striker was given the chance of training with the senior team for the pre-season, and was officially added to the Benfica senior squad in 2007-08.
Yu Dabao made his official debut with Benfica on September 26, 2007, in a Portuguese League Cup game against Estrela da Amadora, 0-0 (4-5 win to Benfica on penalties), having played the 90 minutes.
On May 13, 2009, Yu revealed in a telephone interview that he was about to leave Portugal to spend the offseason holiday back in his homeland China, he received a call from Benfica asking him to stay in Lisbon until further notice. He made 10 appearances for Olvais Moscavide and scored 4 goals, but was unable to save them from relegation as they suffered defeat in the last match of the season, for which they needed a win to survive.
He had a trial with FC Dallas
in the MLS
in February 2010, but didn't get a contract. He moved back to China and signed a contract with Tianjin Teda
.
on 18 December 2010.
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...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player who currently plays for Tianjin Teda
Tianjin Teda FC
Tianjin Teda FC is a Chinese football club based in Tianjin and owned by the TEDA Group. . The club was founded in 1957, and took on its current identity in 1998, becoming Jia B Champions that same year...
in China Super League.
Yu Dabao is a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
, being regarded as one of the best prospects in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
alongside Dong Fangzhuo
Dong Fangzhuo
Dong Fangzhuo is a Chinese footballer who plays as a forward for Mika in the Armenian Premier League.- China :Dong first came to prominence in 2000 when he was named Player of the Tournament in an U-17 football competition. He signed for Dalian Saidelong and helped them to finish as runners-up in...
of Dalian Haichang. He is known for his fast ability to counterattack, as well as his aerial powers.
Club career
Prior to joining Benfica, many clubs were reportedly interested in the young talent, including Ajax, Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
and Rangers. However, the Chinese striker decided to join Benfica on a 3-year deal. In his debut match, only 5 days and 3 training sessions after he arrived in Portugal, Dabao scored 3 goals and assisted a fourth in a junior squad Benfica match against Portimonense.
Due to Dabao's strong performances for Benfica's junior squad, the striker was given the chance of training with the senior team for the pre-season, and was officially added to the Benfica senior squad in 2007-08.
Yu Dabao made his official debut with Benfica on September 26, 2007, in a Portuguese League Cup game against Estrela da Amadora, 0-0 (4-5 win to Benfica on penalties), having played the 90 minutes.
On May 13, 2009, Yu revealed in a telephone interview that he was about to leave Portugal to spend the offseason holiday back in his homeland China, he received a call from Benfica asking him to stay in Lisbon until further notice. He made 10 appearances for Olvais Moscavide and scored 4 goals, but was unable to save them from relegation as they suffered defeat in the last match of the season, for which they needed a win to survive.
He had a trial with FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
in the MLS
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
in February 2010, but didn't get a contract. He moved back to China and signed a contract with Tianjin Teda
Tianjin Teda FC
Tianjin Teda FC is a Chinese football club based in Tianjin and owned by the TEDA Group. . The club was founded in 1957, and took on its current identity in 1998, becoming Jia B Champions that same year...
.
International career
Yu Dabao made his senior international debut for China against EstoniaEstonia national football team
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on 18 December 2010.
Club
Tianjin Teda- Chinese FA CupChinese FA CupThe 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....
: 20112011 Chinese FA Cup2011 Chinese FA Cup is the 13th edition of Chinese FA Cup.The match of first round began on 4 May 2011, and the final took place on 19 November 2011. Tianjin Teda won the title for the first time and earned a berth in the 2012 AFC Champions League....
International
China U-17China national under-17 football team
The China national under-17 football team, also known as the China Junior Team , represents the People's Republic of China in international football competitions in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the AFC U-17 Championship, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments...
- AFC U-17 ChampionshipAFC U-17 ChampionshipThe AFC U-16 Championship is a football competition, organised by the Asian Football Confederation held once every two years for Asian under-16 teams that also serves as a qualification tournament for the FIFA U-17 World Cup...
: 2004
External links
- Player biography
- Player profile at Sina.com.cn
- Player profile at Sohu.com
- Player profile at Zerozero