Zhang Linpeng
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Zhang Linpeng (Chinese: 张琳芃; pinyin: Zhāng Línpéng; born 9 May 1989) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port.
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Date of birth | (1989-05-09) 9 May 1989 (age 35) | ||
Place of birth | Jinan, Shandong, China | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
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Current team | Shanghai Port | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
1996–1997 | Jinan Zhengli | ||
1997–1999 | Qingdao Hainiu | ||
1999–2000 | Guangdong Mingfeng | ||
2001–2005 | Genbao Football Academy | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2010 | Shanghai East Asia | 65 | (2) |
2010–2021 | Guangzhou FC | 223 | (15) |
2022– | Shanghai Port | 45 | (2) |
International career‡ | |||
2008 | China U19 | 6 | (0) |
2009–2010 | China U23 | 9 | (1) |
2009– | China | 105 | (6) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 March 2024 |
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Quick Facts Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese ...
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Simplified Chinese | 张琳芃 | ||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 張琳芃 | ||||||||
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Zhang is known by the nickname “Zhangmos” for his similarity in looking and playing to Sergio Ramos. An offensive minded defender, Zhang is also known for his tackling ability and aerial game in China.[2] He was highly praised by Italian manager Marcello Lippi who described him as "the best Chinese footballer in the Chinese Super League".[3][4]