Mao Jianqing
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Máo Jiànqīng (born August 8, 1986) is a Chinese international
football player. He currently plays for Chinese Super League
club Hangzhou Greentown.
after graduating from their youth team. In his first season season for Shanghai Shenhua he played in four league games, however he would not score his first goal and establish himself for Shanghai until the 2006 season where he was a significant part of the team that came second in the Chinese Super League
. The following seasons saw his speed, strength, confidence, strong shot and intelligent ball control make him one not only the clubs first choice winger but also the national team, until his public assault charge saw him dropped from the team. While he would regain his place within the team he would still be loaned out to Shenzhen Asia Travel and then eventually a permanent transfer to Shaanxi Neo-China on 12 February 2010.
in Doha, however he missed the tournament due to injury. Mao Jianqing would still go on to join the senior team and made his debut against Palestine national football team
in a 2-0 win in 2006. Under the Head coach Zhu Guanghu
he became a highly rated prospect within the Chinese team and would become an integral part of the team, especially when scored the important goal against Palestine
to send them to the China to the Asian Cup finals in 2007. His further performances were good enough for a call-up in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
squad where he started as their first choice left-winger. He started all of China's games in the tournament where they were knocked out in the group stages and scored his only goal of the tournament against Iran
in their 2-2 draw.
team suffered a disappointing tie that cost them the league title. After being held in custody for one week and a public apology, Mao was allowed to return to Shanghai Shenhua.
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China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
football player. He currently plays for 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 Hangzhou Greentown.
Club career
Mao Jianqing started his professional football career in 2004 with Shanghai ShenhuaShanghai 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...
after graduating from their youth team. In his first season season for Shanghai Shenhua he played in four league games, however he would not score his first goal and establish himself for Shanghai until the 2006 season where he was a significant part of the team that came second 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...
. The following seasons saw his speed, strength, confidence, strong shot and intelligent ball control make him one not only the clubs first choice winger but also the national team, until his public assault charge saw him dropped from the team. While he would regain his place within the team he would still be loaned out to Shenzhen Asia Travel and then eventually a permanent transfer to Shaanxi Neo-China on 12 February 2010.
International career
His strength, speed and effective wing play saw him called up to the under-23 squad to play Football at the 2006 Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian Games
Football 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...
in Doha, however he missed the tournament due to injury. Mao Jianqing would still go on to join the senior team and made his debut against Palestine national football team
Palestine national football team
The Palestine national football team is the national team of the Palestinian Football Association, representing the Palestinian National Authority.The Palestine Football Federation was founded in 1952...
in a 2-0 win in 2006. Under the Head coach Zhu Guanghu
Zhu Guanghu
Zhu Guanghu is a Chinese football coach currently under contract with Shaanxi Chanba, and was previously the head coach of the China national football team to 22 August 2007.-Managerial career:...
he became a highly rated prospect within the Chinese team and would become an integral part of the team, especially when scored the important goal against Palestine
Palestine national football team
The Palestine national football team is the national team of the Palestinian Football Association, representing the Palestinian National Authority.The Palestine Football Federation was founded in 1952...
to send them to the China to the Asian Cup finals in 2007. His further performances were good enough for a call-up 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...
squad where he started as their first choice left-winger. He started all of China's games in the tournament where they were knocked out in the group stages and scored his only goal of the tournament against Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
in their 2-2 draw.
Off-the-field controversies
In December 2008 Mao Jianqing was arrested for his involvement in a bloody restaurant brawl in the city where a local man was beaten and two women were hurt. The fight started in an apparent fit of jealousy over a woman and came hours after Shanghai ShenhuaShanghai 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...
team suffered a disappointing tie that cost them the league title. After being held in custody for one week and a public apology, Mao was allowed to return to Shanghai Shenhua.
Club career statistics
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Chinese Super League 2004
-Overview:The first Chinese Super League season was greeted with great enthusiasm by the media and the FA, with the decision to create a new top tier league in China made in order to freshen up Chinese football...
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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...
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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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Chinese Super League 2005
The 2005 Chinese Super League season was only the second season of China's top-tier football competition. With no relegation the previous season, the league expanded from 12 to 14 clubs with the promotion of Shanghai Zobon and Wuhan Huanghelou...
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Chinese Super League 2006
This article is about the 2006 season of the Chinese Football Association Super League , also known as Chinese Super League , which is the premier football league in China under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association....
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Chinese Super League 2007
The 2007 Chinese Super League season, the fourth since its establishment, started on March 3, 2007 and ended on November 14, 2007. This season is sponsored by Kingway brewery....
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Chinese Super League 2008
The 2008 Chinese Super League was the 5th season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League and the 15th season of the professional football league in China. Super League was expanded to 16 clubs...
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Chinese Super League 2009
The 2009 Chinese Super League season was the sixth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the sixteenth season of a professional football league and the 48th top-tier league season in China. Beijing Guoan won their first ever Chinese Super League title.The events during the...
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Chinese Super League 2009
The 2009 Chinese Super League season was the sixth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the sixteenth season of a professional football league and the 48th top-tier league season in China. Beijing Guoan won their first ever Chinese Super League title.The events during the...
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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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Statistics accurate as of match played January 1, 2010
International goals
- Results list China's goal tally first.
Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 11 October 2006 
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1 goal 2-2 2007 AFC Asian Cup 2007 AFC Asian CupThe 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...
External links
- http://www.shenhuafc.com.cn/chiefMember.htm Player Profile at Shanghai Shenhua
- http://www.shenhuafc.com.cn/index.htm Official Shanghai Shenhua Website