Peng Weiguo
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Peng Weiguo is a retired Chinese
football player. He was known as one of the best midfielders in China
in the 1990s. He is now a manager.
showed a lot of sporting potential and both would join then graduate from the Guangzhou Apollo youth team. After breaking into the Guangzhou Apollo senior team, Weiguo would quickly become an integral member of the team and then rise to prominence during the 1994 league season when he was named as their captain then lead them to a runners-up position as well as personally winning the Golden Ball award. Known for his brutal soccer style he controversially fouled and seriously hurt promising soccer star Zhang Haitao
, which ultimately caused Zhang Haitao to retire. Peng Weiguo remained with Guangzhou until the 1997 league season when Chongqing Longxin were willing to pay 2,350,000 Renminbi for him, however despite his high transfer he was unable to live up to expectations and would return to the Guangdong
province with Shenzhen Pingan where he was also offered a training position.
he would make the transition to the senior team when he made his debut against Indonesia
on April 20, 1992 in an Asian Cup qualifier that China won 2-0. He would immediately become an integral member of the Chinese team and would play in the 1992 AFC Asian Cup
where he aided China to a third place finish as well as also scoring his first goal against Qatar
during the tournament. In the 1994 Asian Games
he would continue to aid China to this time a runners-up position, however when it came to the 1996 AFC Asian Cup
he was unable to help China improve upon their previous results and China were knocked out during the quarter-finals. Unable to help China qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
Peng Weiguo would play his last international game in the final game of qualifying.
, however he would have a differcult start to his reign and Cao Xiandong was brought into the club as head coach. Peng Weiguo would then move to Hangzhou Lücheng on April 29, 2008 as an assistant until September 22, 2009.
On 1 December 2009 top tier football club Guangzhou Pharmaceutical officially announced Peng Weiguo as their caretaker head coach. On 25 March 2010, it was announced that manager Peng had been relieved of his duties, with Korea
n manager Lee Jang-Soo
put in charge.
He is now the manager of Guangzhou F.C. Youth Team.
On 22 September 2011, Chinese Football Association announced Peng as the assist coach of China U22
.
Club
Guangzhou Apollo
was also a professional footballer.They played together for Guangzhou Apollo from Season 1994 to Season 1996.
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
football player. He was known as one of the best midfielders in China
China
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in the 1990s. He is now a manager.
Club career
Born into a respectable family, Peng Weiguo and his brother Peng WeijunPeng Weijun
Peng Weijun is a retired Chinese football player. He is the younger brother of Peng Weiguo.And now he is a businessman....
showed a lot of sporting potential and both would join then graduate from the Guangzhou Apollo youth team. After breaking into the Guangzhou Apollo senior team, Weiguo would quickly become an integral member of the team and then rise to prominence during the 1994 league season when he was named as their captain then lead them to a runners-up position as well as personally winning the Golden Ball award. Known for his brutal soccer style he controversially fouled and seriously hurt promising soccer star Zhang Haitao
Zhang 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:...
, which ultimately caused Zhang Haitao to retire. Peng Weiguo remained with Guangzhou until the 1997 league season when Chongqing Longxin were willing to pay 2,350,000 Renminbi for him, however despite his high transfer he was unable to live up to expectations and would return to the Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
province with Shenzhen Pingan where he was also offered a training position.
International career
Originally part of the Chinese youth teamChina 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...
he would make the transition to the senior team when he made his debut against Indonesia
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
on April 20, 1992 in an Asian Cup qualifier that China won 2-0. He would immediately become an integral member of the Chinese team and would play in the 1992 AFC Asian Cup
1992 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 1992 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan between October 29 and November 8. The host nation, Japan, defeated the defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final in Hiroshima.-Stadiums:...
where he aided China to a third place finish as well as also scoring his first goal against Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
during the tournament. In the 1994 Asian Games
1994 Asian Games
The 1994 Asian Games also known as XII Asiad were held from October 2 to October 16, 1994 in Hiroshima, Japan. The main theme of this edition was to promote peace and harmony among Asian nations. It was emphasized by the host because the venue was the site of the first atomic bomb attack in...
he would continue to aid China to this time a runners-up position, however when it came to the 1996 AFC Asian Cup
1996 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in the United Arab Emirates between December 4 and December 21. Saudi Arabia defeated host nation U.A.E. in the final match in Abu Dhabi.-Qualification:...
he was unable to help China improve upon their previous results and China were knocked out during the quarter-finals. Unable to help China qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
Peng Weiguo would play his last international game in the final game of qualifying.
Management career
Peng Weiguo would leave his training position at Shenzhen Pingan in 2001 and move away from football to start several business ventures. He would return to football in July, 2006 when he registered to take a Chinese Soccer association level B training class in management. He would quickly achieve his certificate and on January 5, 2007 he would be offered his first head coach position at second tier club Shanghai Stars to replace resigning manager Shen SiShen Si
Shen Si is a retired Chinese football player. He played as the left midfielder and was famous for his good technical skill. He managed Pudong Zobon F.C. before being revealed to have been involved in fixing a game in 2003 Chinese Jia-A League.Shen Si had a reputation for his free kick skills...
, however he would have a differcult start to his reign and Cao Xiandong was brought into the club as head coach. Peng Weiguo would then move to Hangzhou Lücheng on April 29, 2008 as an assistant until September 22, 2009.
On 1 December 2009 top tier football club Guangzhou Pharmaceutical officially announced Peng Weiguo as their caretaker head coach. On 25 March 2010, it was announced that manager Peng had been relieved of his duties, with Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n manager Lee Jang-Soo
Lee Jang-Soo
Lee Jang-Soo is a South Korean association football manager and a former player. As a player he had the distinction of being one of the first fully professional footballers to play in the newly formed Korean Super League in the inaugural 1983 league season, however it has been as a manager where...
put in charge.
He is now the manager of Guangzhou F.C. Youth Team.
On 22 September 2011, Chinese Football Association announced Peng as the assist coach of China U22
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...
.
As a player
National team- Asian GamesAsian GamesThe Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
Runner-up(1):1994
Club
Guangzhou Apollo
- Chinese Jia-A LeagueChinese Jia-A LeagueThe National Football Jia A League , commonly known as Jia-A , was the highest tier of professional football in the People's Republic of China, during 1994 through 2003, operating under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association.The Chinese Professional Football League was established in 1994...
Runner-up(1):1994
Family
His younger brother Peng WeijunPeng Weijun
Peng Weijun is a retired Chinese football player. He is the younger brother of Peng Weiguo.And now he is a businessman....
was also a professional footballer.They played together for Guangzhou Apollo from Season 1994 to Season 1996.
External links
- http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=19268 Career Player Profile