Zhang Yuan (footballer)
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Zhang, Yuan is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Chengdu Blades
as either a midfielder
or striker
in the Chinese Super League
.
Manager Liu Chunming who recommended him to Chengdu Blades
who would draft him into their squad at the beginning of the 2008 league season. His height and speed would see Zhang quickly included into the clubs first team and he would make his league debut on March 29, 2008 against Liaoning Whowin F.C.
in a 1-1 draw. Often used out on the wings to utilize his speed, Zhang would gain considerable playing time and go on to score his first league goal on May 17, 2008 against Changsha Ginde in a 1-1 draw. By the following season Zhang was an established player within the first team, however the club were relegated to the second tier at the end of the 2009 league season when it was discovered that the club fixed several games in 2007 when the club won premotion. Zhang would decide to remain faithful towards the club and would go on to play in twenty-one games, scoring five goals in the process when he helped guide the club to second within the league at the end of the 2010 league season gaining immediate premotion back into the Chinese Super League.
in a tournament that saw China get knocked out in the quarter-finals. He would go on to be premoted to the Chinese U-23
and take part in the Football at the 2010 Asian Games
where he was used in defense by the manager Sun Wei
, nevertheless he would go on to play in all four games for China where they were knocked out in the last sixteen.
Chengdu Blades
Chengdu Blades F.C. is a professional football club based in Chengdu, PR China who currently plays in the 42,000 seater Chengdu Sports Centre in the Chinese Super league...
as either a 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...
or 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...
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
Zhang Yuan would show a keen interest in Baseball and Athletics while in High School, however he was scouted by the Chinese U-20China 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...
Manager Liu Chunming who recommended him to Chengdu Blades
Chengdu Blades
Chengdu Blades F.C. is a professional football club based in Chengdu, PR China who currently plays in the 42,000 seater Chengdu Sports Centre in the Chinese Super league...
who would draft him into their squad at the beginning of the 2008 league season. His height and speed would see Zhang quickly included into the clubs first team and he would make his league debut on March 29, 2008 against Liaoning Whowin F.C.
Liaoning Whowin F.C.
Liaoning Whowin F.C. is a professional association football club of the Chinese Super League who plays at the 24,000-seat Shenyang Tiexi Stadium in China's sports capital Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China...
in a 1-1 draw. Often used out on the wings to utilize his speed, Zhang would gain considerable playing time and go on to score his first league goal on May 17, 2008 against Changsha Ginde in a 1-1 draw. By the following season Zhang was an established player within the first team, however the club were relegated to the second tier at the end of the 2009 league season when it was discovered that the club fixed several games in 2007 when the club won premotion. Zhang would decide to remain faithful towards the club and would go on to play in twenty-one games, scoring five goals in the process when he helped guide the club to second within the league at the end of the 2010 league season gaining immediate premotion back into the Chinese Super League.
International career
After being scouted by Liu Chunming he would include him in his squad that part in the 2008 AFC U-19 Championship where he would play three games and score one goal against TajikistanTajikistan national football team
The Tajikistan national football team represents Tajikistan in association football and is controlled by the Tajikistan National Football Federation, the governing body for football in Tajikistan. Tajikistan's home ground is Pamir Stadium in Dushanbe....
in a tournament that saw China get knocked out in the quarter-finals. He would go on to be premoted 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...
and take part in the Football at the 2010 Asian Games
Football at the 2010 Asian Games
Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony...
where he was used in defense by the manager Sun Wei
Sun Wei
Sun Wei is a Chinese baseball player who is a member of Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:* 2008 Olympics Team China...
, nevertheless he would go on to play in all four games for China where they were knocked out in the last sixteen.
External links
- Player profile at Chengdu Blades website
- Player stats at Sohu.com