Yuan Weiwei
Encyclopedia
Yuan Weiwei is a Chinese
football defender
, who plays for Shandong Luneng
in the Chinese Super League
. He was also part of the squad that played for the Chinese Under-23 football team
that took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics
.
as well as winning the 2006 Chinese Super League
title. It was however not until the 2008 Chinese Super League
season that saw the prominence of Yuan Weiwei establish himself as Shandong Luneng's first choice left-back when he overtook Wang Chao within the team by starting in 21 league games for them.
in 2007, which China won 2-0.
Was eligible to play for the China national under-23 football team
that took part in the Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's tournament where he played in two group games before being suspended for the third game, playing as first choice left-back for China.
China
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football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, who plays for Shandong Luneng
Shandong Luneng
Shandong Luneng Taishan is a Chinese Super League football club owned by Shandong Luneng Group, the biggest supplier of electric energy in Shandong province. They play at the Shandong Stadium in Jinan, Shandong. The predecessor of Shandong Luneng Taishan was the Shandong Provincial team organised...
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...
. He was also part of the squad that played for the Chinese Under-23 football team
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...
that took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics
China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
China was the host nation of the 2008 Summer Olympics.China was represented by the Chinese Olympic Committee , and the team of selected athletes were officially known as Team China....
.
Club career
He started his professional career in 2003 playing as understudy to Wang Chao for the left-back position making numerous appearances off the bench as his replacement. This would continue throughout the 2004 league season when Yuan Weiwei would play in 12 league games, 3 of which he actually started. For several more seasons this would continue and Yuan Weiwei would be part of the squad that saw Shandong win the 2004, 2006 Chinese FA CupChinese FA Cup
The Chinese FA Cup is the national knockout cup competition in China organised by the Chinese Football Association. Its current format started in the 1995 season.In the new season, 2011 it was announced, that current Chinese FA Cup will start in May....
as well as winning the 2006 Chinese Super League
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....
title. It was however not until the 2008 Chinese Super League
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...
season that saw the prominence of Yuan Weiwei establish himself as Shandong Luneng's first choice left-back when he overtook Wang Chao within the team by starting in 21 league games for them.
International career
He made his senior debut for the national team in a friendly against the Jordan national football teamJordan national football team
The Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
in 2007, which China won 2-0.
Was eligible to play for the China national under-23 football team
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...
that took part in the Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's tournament where he played in two group games before being suspended for the third game, playing as first choice left-back for China.
Honours
Shandong LunengShandong Luneng
Shandong Luneng Taishan is a Chinese Super League football club owned by Shandong Luneng Group, the biggest supplier of electric energy in Shandong province. They play at the Shandong Stadium in Jinan, Shandong. The predecessor of Shandong Luneng Taishan was the Shandong Provincial team organised...
- Chinese Super LeagueChinese Super LeagueThe 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...
: 2006Chinese Super League 2006This 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....
, 2008Chinese Super League 2008The 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... - Chinese FA CupChinese FA CupThe Chinese FA Cup is the national knockout cup competition in China organised by the Chinese Football Association. Its current format started in the 1995 season.In the new season, 2011 it was announced, that current Chinese FA Cup will start in May....
: 2004, 2006 - Chinese Super League Cup: 2004
External links
- Career Player Profile
- Player stats at football-lineups website
- Sina club profile