China women's national football team
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The China women's national football team represents the People's Republic of China
in international women's football
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on September 26, 2007, when Germany beat Norway 3-0 in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2007
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Olympic Games
Algarve Cup
Asian Games
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Friendly matches
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(2003–2004) Wang Haiming (2004–2005) Pei Encai
(2005) Ma Liangxing (2005–2006) Wang Haiming (Caretaker) (2007) Marika Domanski-Lyfors (2007) Élisabeth Loisel (2007–2008) Shang Ruihua (2008–2010) Li Xiaopeng
(2011–)
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...
in international women's football
Women's football (soccer)
Women's association football has been played for many decades, but was associated with charity games and physical exercise in the past before the breakthrough of organized women's association football came in the 1970s. Before the 1970s, football was basically seen as a men's game...
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Records
China had held the record of going for 442 minutes without conceding a World Cup goal, until it was broken by GermanyGermany women's national football team
The German women's national football team represents Germany in international women's football and is directed by the German Football Association . The team – informally called West Germany in English – played its first international match in 1982...
on September 26, 2007, when Germany beat Norway 3-0 in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2007
FIFA Women's World Cup 2007
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2007 was an international association football competition for women held in China from September 10, 2007 – September 30, 2007. Originally, China was to host the 2003 Women's World Cup, but the outbreak of SARS in that country forced that event to be moved to the United...
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Honours
- FIFA Women's World CupFIFA Women's World CupThe FIFA Women's World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the...
- Runners-up (1): 1999FIFA Women's World Cup 1999-Teams:16 teams participated in the final tournament. The teams were:-Squads:For a list of all squads that played in the final tournament, see 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup squads.-Match officials:...
- Olympic GamesFootball at the Summer OlympicsAssociation football, usually known simply as football or soccer, has been included in every Olympiad except 1896 and 1932 as a men's competition sport. Women's football was added to the official programme in 1996.-Early history:...
- Runners-up (1): 1996Football at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....
- AFC Women's Asian Cup
- Winners (8, record): 19861986 AFC Women's ChampionshipThe Asian Football Confederation's 1986 AFC Women's Championship was held in December 1986 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the first time by China in the final against Japan.-Group A:-Group B:-Knockout stage:-Semifinal:----...
, 19891989 AFC Women's ChampionshipThe Asian Football Confederation's 1989 AFC Women's Championship was held from December 19 to December 29, 1989 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the second consecutive time by China in the final against Chinese Taipei.-Group A:-Group B:...
, 19911991 AFC Women's Championship-Third place playoff:-Final:-External links:* at RSSSF.com...
, 19931993 AFC Women's ChampionshipThe Asian Football Confederation's 1993 AFC Women's Championship was held from December 3 to December 12, 1993 in Kuching, Malaysia. The tournament was won for the fourth consecutive time by China in the final against North Korea.-Group A:-Group B:...
, 19951995 AFC Women's ChampionshipThe Asian Football Confederation's 1995 AFC Women's Championship was held from September 23 to October 2, 1995 in Malaysia. The tournament was won by for the fifth consecutive time by China in the final against Japan.-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:...
, 19971997 AFC Women's Championship-Final:-External links:* at RSSSF.com...
, 19991999 AFC Women's ChampionshipThe Asian Football Confederation's 1999 AFC Women's Championship was held from November 7 to November 21, 1999 in Philippines. The tournament was won for the seventh consecutive time by China in the final against Chinese Taipei.-Group A:-Group B:...
, 2006 - Runners-up (2): 20032003 AFC Women's Championship-Third place playoff:-Final:-External links:**...
, 20082008 AFC Women's Asian Cup-Group B:---------------------Knockout Map:-Semi final:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-See also:*AFC Women's Asian Cup*Asian Football Confederation*Women's football... - Third places (1): 20012001 AFC Women's Championship-Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:...
- Algarve CupAlgarve CupThe Algarve Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's football . Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious women's football events, alongside the Women's World Cup and Women's Olympic Football...
- Winners (2): 1999, 2002
- Runners-up (2): 19971997 Algarve Cup-Group B:---------------------Seventh Place:Portugal finished bottom of their group for the fourth year in a row and lost the seventh place play-off on penalties to Iceland.-Fifth Place:-Third Place:...
, 2003 - Third places (3): 19961996 Algarve Cup-Group B:---------------------Seventh Place:Portugal finished bottom of their group for the third year in a row but defeated Finland 3–0 to finish seventh in the final overall standings.-Fifth Place:...
, 2000, 2001
- Asian GamesFootball at the Asian GamesMen's Association football is an Asian Games sport since the 1951 edition. Women's football competition began in 1990.Since the 2002 Asian Games, age limit for men teams is under-23 plus up to three over aged players for each squad, same as the age limit in football competitions at the Summer...
- Winners (3, record): 1990Football at the 1990 Asian GamesFootball at the 1990 Asian Games was held in Beijing, China from September 23 to October 6, 1990.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Knockout stages:-Women:...
, 1994Football at the 1994 Asian GamesFootball at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Hiroshima, Japan from October 1 to October 17, 1994.The women's tournament doubled the Asian qualification of 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, where China PR and Japan qualified.-Medal winners:-Medal table:...
, 1998Football at the 1998 Asian GamesFootball at the 1998 Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 30 to December 19, 1998.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Group E: withdrew.-Group F:-Group G:... - Runners-up (1): 2002Football at the 2002 Asian GamesFootball at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...
- Third places (1): 2006Football at the 2006 Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and...
- Women's East Asian Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2008Women's East Asian Cup 2008The Second EAFF Women's Football Championship was a football competition held from February 18 to February 24, 2008 in Chongqing, China. Japan won the second edition by beating its opponents to finish first, DPR Korea finished second....
World Cup record
| World Cup Finals | ||||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | ||
 1991 |
Quarter Finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | |||
 1995 |
Fourth Place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | |||
 1999 |
Runners Up | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 2 | |||
| 2003 |
Quarter Finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |||
| 2007 |
Quarter Finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
 2011 |
Did not qualify | |||||||||
 20152015 FIFA Women's World Cup The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup will be the seventh FIFA Women's World Cup, the quadrennial international women's football world championship tournament... |
To be determined | |||||||||
| Total | 5/6 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 22 | |||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicksPenalty shootout (football)A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
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Olympic GamesFootball at the Summer OlympicsAssociation football, usually known simply as football or soccer, has been included in every Olympiad except 1896 and 1932 as a men's competition sport. Women's football was added to the official programme in 1996.-Early history:...
record
- 1996Football at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....
: Runners-up - 2000Football at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic football tournament. A women's tournament was held for the second time.-Medal winners:-Venues:*Olympic Stadium, Sydney*Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney*Bruce Stadium, Canberra...
: Quarter-finalists - 2004Football at the 2004 Summer OlympicsThe football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on 11 August, , and ended on 28 August.The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad...
: Group Stage - 2008Football at the 2008 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate...
: Quarter-finalists - 2012Football at the 2012 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 2012 Summer Olympics is scheduled to be held in London and several other cities in the United Kingdom, from 25 July to 11 August. The finals will be played at Wembley Stadium. Associations affiliated with FIFA are invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23...
: Did not qualify
AFC Women's Asian Cup record
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
 19751975 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1975 AFC Women's Championship was the first AFC Women's Championship. It was held from August 25 to September 3, 1975 in Hong Kong. Participating members were New Zealand, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia... |
Did Not Enter | ||||||||
 19771977 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1977 AFC Women's Championship was the second AFC Women's Championship. It was held from August 2 to August 11, 1977 in Taipei, Republic of China... |
Did Not Enter | ||||||||
 19791979 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1979 AFC Women's Championship was the third AFC Women's Championship. It was held between January 15 and January 21 1979 in Calicut, India... |
Did Not Enter | ||||||||
| 1981 1981 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1981 AFC Women's Championship was the fourth AFC Women's Championship. It was held from June 7 to June 17, 1981 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the third consecutive time by Chinese Taipei in the final against Thailand.-Group A:-Group B:-Knockout... |
Did Not Enter | ||||||||
 19831983 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1983 AFC Women's Championship was the fifth AFC Women's Championship. It was held from April 1983 in Thailand. Participating members were Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines. The tournament was won by Thailand in the final against India.-... |
Did Not Enter | ||||||||
| 1986 1986 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1986 AFC Women's Championship was held in December 1986 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the first time by China in the final against Japan.-Group A:-Group B:-Knockout stage:-Semifinal:----... |
Champions | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| 1989 1989 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1989 AFC Women's Championship was held from December 19 to December 29, 1989 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the second consecutive time by China in the final against Chinese Taipei.-Group A:-Group B:... |
Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | ||
 19911991 AFC Women's Championship -Third place playoff:-Final:-External links:* at RSSSF.com... |
Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | ||
 19931993 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1993 AFC Women's Championship was held from December 3 to December 12, 1993 in Kuching, Malaysia. The tournament was won for the fourth consecutive time by China in the final against North Korea.-Group A:-Group B:... |
Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 2 | ||
| 1995 1995 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1995 AFC Women's Championship was held from September 23 to October 2, 1995 in Malaysia. The tournament was won by for the fifth consecutive time by China in the final against Japan.-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:... |
Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||
| 1997 1997 AFC Women's Championship -Final:-External links:* at RSSSF.com... |
Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | ||
 19991999 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1999 AFC Women's Championship was held from November 7 to November 21, 1999 in Philippines. The tournament was won for the seventh consecutive time by China in the final against Chinese Taipei.-Group A:-Group B:... |
Champions | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 2 | ||
 20012001 AFC Women's Championship -Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:... |
Third Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 3 | ||
| 2003 2003 AFC Women's Championship -Third place playoff:-Final:-External links:**... |
Runners Up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 3 | ||
 2006 |
Champions | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | ||
 20082008 AFC Women's Asian Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout Map:-Semi final:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-See also:*AFC Women's Asian Cup*Asian Football Confederation*Women's football... |
Runners Up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | ||
| 2010 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup -Semi finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:- Awards :-Goalscorers:3 goals Yoo Young-A Kozue Ando Homare Sawa Jo Yun-Mi2 goals Zhang Rui Mami Yamaguchi Samantha Kerr... |
Fourth Place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 2012 | To Be Determined | ||||||||
| Total | 12/17 | 60 | 51 | 2 | 7 | 294 | 24 | ||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicksPenalty shootout (football)A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
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Algarve CupAlgarve CupThe Algarve Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's football . Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious women's football events, alongside the Women's World Cup and Women's Olympic Football...
- 19941994 Algarve Cup1991 FIFA Women's World Cup winners; the United States, finished in the top position of Group A with maximum points after winning both of their games including defeating the host's Portugal 5–0.-Group B:--------...
: Did not enter - 19951995 Algarve Cup-Group B:---------------------Seventh Place:Hosts Portugal again appeared in the play-off for last place, facing newcomers Italy and being defeated 4–1 with two of the Italians goals being scored in the final two minutes of play.-Fifth Place:...
: Did not enter - 19961996 Algarve Cup-Group B:---------------------Seventh Place:Portugal finished bottom of their group for the third year in a row but defeated Finland 3–0 to finish seventh in the final overall standings.-Fifth Place:...
: Third place - 19971997 Algarve Cup-Group B:---------------------Seventh Place:Portugal finished bottom of their group for the fourth year in a row and lost the seventh place play-off on penalties to Iceland.-Fifth Place:-Third Place:...
: Runners-up - 19981998 Algarve Cup-Group B:---------------------Seventh Place:Portugal finished bottom of their group for the fifth year in a row but won the match to decide seventh place on penalties after a 2–2 draw with Finland.-Fifth Place:-Third Place:-Final:...
: Fifth place - 1999 : Champions
- 2000 : Third place
- 2001 : Third place
- 2002 : Champions
- 2003 : Runners-up
- 2004 : Sixth place
- 2005 : Seventh place
- 2006 : Sixth place
- 2007 : Tenth place
- 20082008 Algarve CupThe 2008 Algarve Cup was the fifteenth edition of the Algarve Cup, an invitational women's football tournament held annually in Portugal. It took place between 5 and 12 March 2008 with the reigning champions the United States winning the event for a record sixth time, after defeating Denmark in a...
: Ninth place - 20092009 Algarve Cup-11th Place:-9th Place:-7th Place:-5th Place:-3rd Place:-Final:...
: Fifth place
Asian GamesFootball at the Asian GamesMen's Association football is an Asian Games sport since the 1951 edition. Women's football competition began in 1990.Since the 2002 Asian Games, age limit for men teams is under-23 plus up to three over aged players for each squad, same as the age limit in football competitions at the Summer...
- 1990Football at the 1990 Asian GamesFootball at the 1990 Asian Games was held in Beijing, China from September 23 to October 6, 1990.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Knockout stages:-Women:...
: Champions - 1994Football at the 1994 Asian GamesFootball at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Hiroshima, Japan from October 1 to October 17, 1994.The women's tournament doubled the Asian qualification of 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, where China PR and Japan qualified.-Medal winners:-Medal table:...
: Champions - 1998Football at the 1998 Asian GamesFootball at the 1998 Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 30 to December 19, 1998.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Group E: withdrew.-Group F:-Group G:...
: Champions - 2002Football at the 2002 Asian GamesFootball at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...
: Runners-up - 2006Football at the 2006 Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and...
: Third place - 2010Football at the 2010 Asian GamesFootball 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...
: Fourth place - 2014 :
East Asian Football Championship
- 2005 : Fourth place
- 2008Women's East Asian Cup 2008The Second EAFF Women's Football Championship was a football competition held from February 18 to February 24, 2008 in Chongqing, China. Japan won the second edition by beating its opponents to finish first, DPR Korea finished second....
: Third place - 2010 : Runners-up
2012 Olympics Qualification
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Most recent squad
Friendly matches against USA.| Name | DOB | Club | Caps (Goals) | |
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| Goalkeepers | ||||
| Zhang Yanru Zhang Yanru Zhang Yanru is a Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of goalkeeper.... |
January 10, 1987 (age 25) | Jiangsu Huatai |
49 (0) | |
| Weng Xiaojie | July 27, 1987 (age 24) | Jiangsu Huatai |
2 (0) | |
| Defenders | ||||
| Yuan Fan Yuan Fan Yuan Fan is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics... |
November 06, 1986 (age 25) | Shanghai SVA |
34 (1) | |
| Zhang Ying Zhang Ying (footballer) Zhang Ying is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the women's tournament. She played in one match.-External links:*... |
June 27, 1985 (age 26) | Shanghai SVA |
86 (5) | |
| Zhou Gaoping Zhou Gaoping Zhou Gaoping is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of defender.-References:... |
October 20, 1986 (age 25) | Jiangsu Huatai |
44 (4) | |
| Liu Huana Liu Huana Liu Huana is a female Chinese football player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she was a squad member of the Chinese team which finished ninth in the women's tournament.-External links:*... |
May 17, 1981 (age 30) | Shaanxi Ouya |
49 (7) | |
| Weng Xinzhi Weng Xinzhi Weng Xinzhi is a Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. She plays as a defender.... |
June 15, 1987 (age 24) | Jiangsu Huatai |
38 (0) | |
| Gao Yan | October 13, 1985 (age 26) | Shanghai SVA |
2 (0) | |
| Midfielders | ||||
| Bi Yan (C) | February 17, 1984 (age 27) | Dalian Shide |
127 (14) | |
| Zhang Na Zhang Na (footballer) Zhang Na is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of midfielder.-References:*http://2008teamchina.olympic.cn/index.php/personview/personsen/2717... |
March 10, 1984 (age 27) | Hebei Yuandong |
33 (2) | |
| Gu Yasha Gu Yasha Gu Yasha is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of midfielder.-Major performances:*2004 National U16 Championship - 1st*2006/2007 National U18 League - 1st/2nd... |
November 28, 1990 (age 21) | Beijing Zhaotai |
11 (1) | |
| Lou Jiahui Lou Jiahui Lou Jiahui is a Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. She plays as a midfielder.At the 2008 Olympic Games, held in Beijing, were the first major tournament that Lou played in for the China team. At the time, she did not have any experience in the U-20's team and was... |
May 26, 1991 (age 20) | Henan Shisanxiang |
14 (1) | |
| Zhang Rui | January 17, 1989 (age 23) | Army Bayi Football Team Bayi Football Team was a football team under the sport branch of the People's Liberation Army in China between 1951 and 2003.The Club's full name is The People's Liberation Army Bayi Football Club... |
1 (0) | |
| Wang Dandan Wang Dandan Wang Dandan is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of midfielder.-Major performances:*2005 National Games - 1st... |
May 01, 1985 (age 26) | Beijing Zhaotai |
20 (2) | |
| Strikers | ||||
| Liu Sa Liu Sa Liu Sa is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of striker.-Major performances:*2004 U19 World Cup - 2nd;*2005 National Games - 1st;... |
July 11, 1987 (age 24) | Beijing Zhaotai |
20 (3) | |
| Xu Yuan Xu Yuan (footballer) Xu Yuan is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Xu plays in the forward position. She was expected to be the next Sun Wen.... |
November 17, 1985 (age 26) | Shanghai SVA |
25 (9) | |
| Han Duan Han Duan Han Duan is a Chinese football forward who last played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Chinese National Team.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the Olympics women's tournament... |
June 15, 1983 (age 28) | Los Angeles Sol |
158 (100) | |
| Wang Kun Wang Kun Wang Kun is a female Chinese football player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she was a squad member of the Chinese team which finished ninth in the women's tournament.-External links:*... |
October 20, 1985 (age 26) | Hebei Yuandong |
67 (5) | |
Squad for the 2008 Olympics
| # | Name | Club | Date of Birth | Pld | ||||
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| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Zhang Yanru Zhang Yanru Zhang Yanru is a Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of goalkeeper.... |
 Jiangsu Huatai |
January 10, 1987 (age 21) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Han Wenxia Han Wenxia Han Wenxia is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics... |
Dalian Haichang |
August 23, 1976 (age 31) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 2 | Yuan Fan Yuan Fan Yuan Fan is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics... |
Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek... |
November 06, 1986 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Li Jie Li Jie (footballer) Li Jie is a female Chinese football player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the women's tournament. She played both matches.-External links:*... (C) |
Beijing Zhaotai |
July 08, 1979 (age 29) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Zhang Ying Zhang Ying (footballer) Zhang Ying is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the women's tournament. She played in one match.-External links:*... |
Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek... |
June 27, 1985 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Weng Xinzhi Weng Xinzhi Weng Xinzhi is a Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. She plays as a defender.... |
Jiangsu Huatai |
June 15, 1988 (age 20) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Pu Wei Pu Wei Pu Wei is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2000 she finished fifth with the Chinese team in the women's tournament. She played all three matches.... |
Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek... |
August 20, 1980 (age 27) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Jiang Shuai Jiang Shuai Jiang Shuai is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics... |
Tianjin Huisen |
June 07, 1982 (age 26) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Liu Huana Liu Huana Liu Huana is a female Chinese football player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she was a squad member of the Chinese team which finished ninth in the women's tournament.-External links:*... |
Shaanxi Guoli Shaanxi Guoli Shaanxi Guoli is a defunct football club who played in Xi'an, Shaanxi and their home stadium was the 50,100 seater Jiaodaruisun Stadium. Founded on February 28, 1996, they played nine seasons in the Chinese football leagues system with three of them in the top tier where they achieved their best... |
May 17, 1981 (age 27) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Zhou Gaoping Zhou Gaoping Zhou Gaoping is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of defender.-References:... |
Jiangsu Huatai |
October 20, 1986 (age 21) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 6 | Zhang Na Zhang Na (footballer) Zhang Na is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of midfielder.-References:*http://2008teamchina.olympic.cn/index.php/personview/personsen/2717... |
Hebei Huabei |
March 10, 1984 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Bi Yan | Dalian Haichang |
February 17, 1984 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Lou Jiahui Lou Jiahui Lou Jiahui is a Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. She plays as a midfielder.At the 2008 Olympic Games, held in Beijing, were the first major tournament that Lou played in for the China team. At the time, she did not have any experience in the U-20's team and was... |
Henan Jianye Henan Jianye Henan Construction is a Chinese professional association football club based in Zhengzhou , in the province of Henan , China. The clubs predecessor was the Henan Provincial Team who were founded in 1958 while the current professional football team was established on August 27, 1994... |
May 26, 1991 (age 17) | 1(3) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Wang Dandan Wang Dandan Wang Dandan is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of midfielder.-Major performances:*2005 National Games - 1st... |
Beijing Chengjiang |
May 01, 1985 (age 23) | 0(3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Gu Yasha Gu Yasha Gu Yasha is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of midfielder.-Major performances:*2004 National U16 Championship - 1st*2006/2007 National U18 League - 1st/2nd... |
Beijing Chengjiang |
November 28, 1990 (age 17) | 0(2) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 8 | Xu Yuan Xu Yuan (footballer) Xu Yuan is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Xu plays in the forward position. She was expected to be the next Sun Wen.... |
Gansu Tianma Gansu Tianma Gansu Tianma was a football team based in Lanzhou, Gansu province, in the People's Republic of China, that played in the Chinese Football Association Jia League.... |
November 17, 1985 (age 22) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Han Duan Han Duan Han Duan is a Chinese football forward who last played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Chinese National Team.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the Olympics women's tournament... |
Dalian Haichang |
June 15, 1983 (age 25) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Liu Sa Liu Sa Liu Sa is a female Chinese football player who competed for the national team in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her position is that of striker.-Major performances:*2004 U19 World Cup - 2nd;*2005 National Games - 1st;... |
Beijing Zhaotai |
July 11, 1987 (age 21) | 0(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Shang Ruihua | November 18, 1944 (age 63) | |||||||
Most capped players
As of December 18, 2008, the players with the most caps for China are:| Pos | Player | Caps | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Li Jie Li Jie (footballer) Li Jie is a female Chinese football player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the women's tournament. She played both matches.-External links:*... |
220 | 1997–2008 |
| 2 | Fan Yunjie Fan Yunjie Fan Yunjie is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.... |
192 | 1992–2004 |
| 3 | Zhao Lihong Zhao Lihong Zhao Lihong is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored one goal.... |
174 | 1992–2004 |
| 4 | Wang Liping Wang Liping (footballer) Wang Liping is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches.... |
173 | 1992–2004 |
| 5 | Sun Wen | 170 | 1990–2005 |
| 5 | Wen Lirong Wen Lirong Wen Lirong is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played four matches, but missed the final after being sent off in the semifinal.Four years later she was a member of... |
170 | 1986–2001 |
| 5 | Pu Wei Pu Wei Pu Wei is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2000 she finished fifth with the Chinese team in the women's tournament. She played all three matches.... |
170 | 1997–2008 |
| 8 | Han Duan Han Duan Han Duan is a Chinese football forward who last played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Chinese National Team.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the Olympics women's tournament... |
158 | 2000–present |
| 9 | Liu Yali Liu Yali Liu Yali is a female Chinese football player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she was a squad member of the Chinese team which finished ninth in the women's tournament.-External links:*... |
156 | 2000–2008 |
| 10 | Liu Ailing Liu Ailing Liu Ailing is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored one goal.... |
150 | 1987–2000 |
| 11 | Liu Ying Liu Ying Liu Ying was a son of Emperor Guangwu of Han, and half-brother of Emperor Ming. After becoming Prince of Chu, he was a known supporter of many religions... |
148 | 1993–2003 |
| 12 | Pan Lina | 139 | 1999–2007 |
| 12 | Bai Jie | 139 | 1997–2003 |
| 14 | Bi Yan | 127 | 2002–present |
| 15 | Sun Qingmei Sun Qingmei Sun Qingmei is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored three goals.-External links:*... |
115 | 1984–1997 |
| 16 | Zhang Ouying Zhang Ouying Zhang Ouying is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2000 she finished fifth with the Chinese team in the women's tournament. She played all three matches.... |
107 | 1993–2007 |
Top scorers
As of December 18, 2008, the players with the most goals are:| Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Wen | 120 | 170 | 1990–2005 |
| 2 | Han Duan Han Duan Han Duan is a Chinese football forward who last played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Chinese National Team.In 2004 she finished ninth with the Chinese team in the Olympics women's tournament... |
100 | 158 | 2000–present |
| 3 | Bai Jie | 83 | 139 | 1997–2003 |
| 4 | Liu Ailing Liu Ailing Liu Ailing is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored one goal.... |
80 | 150 | 1987–2000 |
| 5 | Zhao Lihong Zhao Lihong Zhao Lihong is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored one goal.... |
68 | 174 | 1992–2004 |
Coaches
Cong Zheyu (1984–1988) Shang Ruihua (1988–1991) Ma Yuanan (1991–2001) Ma Liangxing (2002–2003) Zhang HaitaoZhang Haitao
Zhang Haitao is a Chinese football coach. He is the most talented young Chinese coach currently in China. He speaks fluent English.-Playing career:...
(2003–2004) Wang Haiming (2004–2005) Pei Encai
Pei Encai
Pei Encai is a Chinese football manager and a former player who currently works for Chongqing F.C. in Chinese League Two division.-Playing career:Pei Encai would spend his youth within the Chinese military where he rose to be a Colonel...
(2005) Ma Liangxing (2005–2006) Wang Haiming (Caretaker) (2007) Marika Domanski-Lyfors (2007) Élisabeth Loisel (2007–2008) Shang Ruihua (2008–2010) Li Xiaopeng
Li Xiaopeng (footballer)
Li Xiaopeng is a Chinese football manager who is the current head coach of the Chinese U-17 national football team. He was also a Chinese international football player and spent his entire professional football career playing for Shandong Luneng as well as being a participant in the 2002 FIFA...
(2011–)
External links
- Chinese Football Association
- Profile on FIFAFIFAThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
- Profile on Beijing 2008
- Profile on AFCAsian Football ConfederationThe Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
- Profile on EAFF