Zhao Xuri
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Zhao Xuri is a Chinese international football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Shaanxi Renhe Commercial Chanba F.C. in the Chinese Super League
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took an interest within the youngster. During the 2003 league season he would quickly rise to prominence and immediately established himself as an integral member within the team by playing in 27 league games and scoring 2 goals in his debut season. The following season was to prove significantly more difficult as Zhao Xuri was injured through most of the season only making 9 appearances. He was still highly regarded enough to be transferred to Dalian Shide where due to his versatility he would continue to establish himself as a regular and go on win the 2005 Chinese Super League title.
that China lost 1-0. During the tournament he would go on to score his first goal against Hong Kong
on December 10, 2003 in a game that China won 3-1. His versatility saw him gain significant playing time and go on to selected in the squad to participate in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
where he played in two group games in an unsuccessful competition for China.
In 2008 Zhao Xuri was eligible to play for the Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's tournament squad where he played two of the three group games in the tournament. Once the tournament ended he would find himself completely dropped from the senior team until new Head coach Gao Hongbo
brought him back into the senior team during a friendly against Germany
on May 29, 2009 in a 1-1 draw. After the game Zhao Xuri would establish himself as an integral member within the Chinese squad and settle himself as the first choice defensive midfielder within the team.
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...
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Club career
While Zhao Xuri originally started his professional football career with second tier football club Dalian Saidelong he did not make an impact within the team, however top tier side Sichuan GuanchengSichuan Guancheng
Sichuan Guancheng was a Chinese Football Association Jia A League and Chinese Super League Club.Formed as Sichuan Quanxing in 8 November 1993, the football club was the football flagship of western China until Vanguard Huandao surfaced. In 2002, Sichuan Quanxing was sold to Dahe Group and was...
took an interest within the youngster. During the 2003 league season he would quickly rise to prominence and immediately established himself as an integral member within the team by playing in 27 league games and scoring 2 goals in his debut season. The following season was to prove significantly more difficult as Zhao Xuri was injured through most of the season only making 9 appearances. He was still highly regarded enough to be transferred to Dalian Shide where due to his versatility he would continue to establish himself as a regular and go on win the 2005 Chinese Super League title.
International career
His performances for Sichuan Guancheng were impressive enough for an immediate call up to the senior national team to play in the 2003 East Asian Cup. On December 7, 2003 he would make his debut during the tournament to play in a game against South KoreaKorea Republic national football team
The Korea Republic national football team represents Korea Republic in international football and is controlled by the Korea Football Association. Korea Republic is the most successful Asian football team in the history of the FIFA World Cup having participated in eight World Cup tournaments,...
that China lost 1-0. During the tournament he would go on to score his first goal against Hong Kong
Hong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
on December 10, 2003 in a game that China won 3-1. His versatility saw him gain significant playing time and go on to selected in the squad to participate in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
where he played in two group games in an unsuccessful competition for China.
In 2008 Zhao Xuri was eligible to play for the Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's tournament squad where he played two of the three group games in the tournament. Once the tournament ended he would find himself completely dropped from the senior team until new Head coach Gao Hongbo
Gao Hongbo
Gao Hongbo is a Chinese retired football player and a current coach which managed China national football team from 2009 to 2011. Appointed in May 2009, Gao became the youngest man to take the helm in 30 years. Gao was a big name in his professional life as a footballer. He was a prolific striker...
brought him back into the senior team during a friendly against Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
on May 29, 2009 in a 1-1 draw. After the game Zhao Xuri would establish himself as an integral member within the Chinese squad and settle himself as the first choice defensive midfielder within the team.
International
- East Asian Football Championship: 2005, 2010
External links
- http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=1519 Career Player Profile
- http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/6594/ Player stats at football-lineups website
- http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=230089/index.html Fifa player profile
- http://csldata.sports.sohu.com/player.php?regnum=MA13281 Player stats at sohu.com