Zhang Shuo (footballer)
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Zhang Shuo is a Chinese
professional association football player who currently plays for Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League
as a striker. He has also played for the Chinese national football team.
he would move to Tianjin
to play for the Tianjin Teda youth team. In 2002 he would graduate to the senior team where in his debut season he would play in seven games scoring his first goal. The following season he would establish himself as a first choice regular by playing in 26 league games and scoring 6 goals. He has continued to be a regular striker for Tianjin Teda despite not being the most prolific striker.
As of March 2010, it is reported that Zhang has signed a professional contract with the Indonesian Super League
side Persik Kediri
.
On the 6 of July 2010 Zhang signed a one year deal with the Newcastle Jets for the 2010-2011 Hyundai A-League
season. After a less them inpressive season, where he failed to regularly make the starting team, he was released.
Zhang returned to China and signed a contract with China League One club Shenzhen Phoenix (later name changed to Guangzhou R&F). He scored 8 goals in 22 appearances as Guangzhou R&F finished second place in the League One and won promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt.
in a 0-0 draw. After several friendlies he was called up to the 2003 East Asian Football Championship squad where he made one appearance in a disappointing tournament for China PR. Nevertheless Zhang Shuo would still continue to be a regular within the Chinese squad and score his first international goal in an international friendly against Lebanon
on July 3, 2004 in a 6-0 thrashing. This was enough for Zhang Shuo to be included in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup
squad, however he did not make any appearances in the tournament.
Chinese people
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professional association football player who currently plays for Guangzhou R&F 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...
as a striker. He has also played for the Chinese national football team.
Club career
Though Zhang Shuo was born in BeijingBeijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
he would move to Tianjin
Tianjin
' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government...
to play for the Tianjin Teda youth team. In 2002 he would graduate to the senior team where in his debut season he would play in seven games scoring his first goal. The following season he would establish himself as a first choice regular by playing in 26 league games and scoring 6 goals. He has continued to be a regular striker for Tianjin Teda despite not being the most prolific striker.
As of March 2010, it is reported that Zhang has signed a professional contract with the Indonesian Super League
Indonesian Super League
Indonesia Super League is the highest level of Liga Indonesia. ISL is a professional competition for football clubs in Indonesia. This competition is managed by PT Liga Indonesia, under supervision of the Football Association of Indonesia...
side Persik Kediri
Persik Kediri
Persik, an acronym for Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Kediri is an Indonesian professional association football team located in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. The club was founded in 1950 by Raden Muchamad Machin, T.H.D. Rahmat, and M. Sanusi. In media, the tautology Persik Kediri is often...
.
On the 6 of July 2010 Zhang signed a one year deal with the Newcastle Jets for the 2010-2011 Hyundai A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
season. After a less them inpressive season, where he failed to regularly make the starting team, he was released.
Zhang returned to China and signed a contract with China League One club Shenzhen Phoenix (later name changed to Guangzhou R&F). He scored 8 goals in 22 appearances as Guangzhou R&F finished second place in the League One and won promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt.
International career
After his impressive performances in 2003 Zhang Shuo was called up to the senior national team and made his debut in an international friendly against ChileChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
in a 0-0 draw. After several friendlies he was called up to the 2003 East Asian Football Championship squad where he made one appearance in a disappointing tournament for China PR. Nevertheless Zhang Shuo would still continue to be a regular within the Chinese squad and score his first international goal in an international friendly against Lebanon
Lebanon national football team
The Lebanon national football team represents the Republic of Lebanon in international association football. Their official nickname is The Cedars...
on July 3, 2004 in a 6-0 thrashing. This was enough for Zhang Shuo to be included in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup
2004 AFC Asian Cup
The 2004 AFC Asian Cup football competition is the thirteenth staging of AFC Asian Cup. It was held from July 17 to August 7, 2004 in China. The defending champions Japan defeated China in the final in Beijing....
squad, however he did not make any appearances in the tournament.