Zhang Xiao (footballer)
Zhang Xiao (Chinese: 张校; pinyin: Zhāng Xiào; born 6 August 1988 in Shenyang), previously known as Yang Zi[1] (杨子; Yáng Zǐ), is a Chinese footballer who currently plays as a forward for Zibo Cuju.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 August 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Shenyang, Liaoning, China | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zibo Cuju | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2009 | Zhejiang Green Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Hangzhou Sanchao | ? | (?) |
| 2010–2013 | Hangzhou Greentown | 20 | (2) |
| 2014 | Shenyang Zhongze | 15 | (2) |
| 2015 | Harbin Yiteng | 2 | (0) |
| 2016 | Lijiang Jiayunhao | 17 | (8) |
| 2017 | Shenzhen Ledman | 24 | (13) |
| 2018–2019 | Sichuan Longfor | 21 | (6) |
| 2019–2020 | Chengdu Better City | 16 | (1) |
| 2021 | Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic | 12 | (1) |
| 2022- | Zibo Cuju | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 April 2022 | |||
Club career
Yang joined Zhejiang Green Town youth team system in 2000. He started his professional football career in 2007 when he was sent to China League Two side Hangzhou Sanchao (Zhejiang Greentown Youth) and played as a regular center forward for the team. Yang was promoted to Hangzhou Greentown's first team squad by Wu Jingui in 2010. On 22 May, he made his Super League debut in a 2–1 home victory against Jiangsu Sainty, coming on as a substitute for Tan Yang in the 52nd minute.[2] In the 2011 league season, he didn't have too much chance to play for the first team and mainly appeared in the reserve team league. In the last four round of the season, he became the regular start forward of the club, replacing Luis Ramírez. On 11 August, Yang scored his first and second league goal for Hangzhou Greentown, however, Hangzhou eventually lost to Guangzhou Evergrande 3–2. His performance was highly appreciated by Takeshi Okada and Marcello Lippi, managers of the two sides.[3][4] In early September, he suffered a metatarsal fracture in his right foot in the training, ruling him out for the rest of the season.[5] Yang returned to field in 2013 but could just play four matches for the club in the 2013 season.[6]
In February 2014, Yang transferred to China League One side Shenyang Zhongze.[7] He signed a contract with League One side Harbin Yiteng on 16 July 2015.[8]
In March 2016, Yang transferred to China League Two club Lijiang Jiayunhao. On 23 January 2017, Yang moved to League Two side Shenzhen Ledman.[9] He scored 13 goals in 27 appearances in the 2017 season. After failing to extended his contract with the club, Yang became an unattached player in the end of 2017.[10] Yang joined fellow China League Two club Sichuan Longfor on 28 June 2018.[11]
On 30 July 2021 he transferred to top tier club in Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic.[12] He made his debut in a league game against Cangzhou Mighty Lions F.C. on 30 July 2021 in a 1-1 draw where he came on as a substitute for Dostonbek Tursunov and scored his first goal for the club.[13]
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 1 August 2021.[14]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hangzhou Sanchao | 2007 | China League Two | - | - | - | |||||||
| 2008 | - | - | - | |||||||||
| 2009 | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Hangzhou Greentown | 2010 | Chinese Super League | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2012 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 11 | 2 | ||||
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | ||
| Shenyang Zhongze | 2014 | China League One | 21 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 23 | 5 | ||
| Harbin Yiteng | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | |||
| Lijiang Jiayunhao | 2016 | China League Two | 17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 20 | 8 | ||
| Shenzhen Ledman | 2017 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 26 | 13 | |||
| Sichuan Longfor | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 6 | |||
| 2019 | China League One | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 9 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6 | ||
| Chengdu Better City | 2019 | China League Two | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | China League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | ||
| Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic | 2021 | Chinese Super League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 122 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 36 | ||
References
- 差点以为来了新援，中甲四川前锋“杨子”改名“张校” at dongqiudi.com 2019-03-11 Retrieved 2019-03-11 (in Chinese)
- 中超-李彦角球直接破门拉米建功 绿城逆转2-1江苏 at titan24.com 2010-05-22 Retrieved 2012-10-09 (in Chinese)
- 教练评球：冈田武史“中国年轻球员如无根之草” at xinhuanet.com 2012-08-11 Retrieved 2012-10-09 (in Chinese)
- 顽强绿城输球两小将出彩 里皮气敲桌子大赞新人 at sports.163.com 2012-08-12 Retrieved 2012-10-09 (in Chinese)
- 冈田武史:绿城降级或继续执教 扣工资承担责任 at sports.163.com 2012-09-26 Retrieved 2012-10-09 (in Chinese)
- Zhang Xiao at Soccerway
- 恒大国门转战中甲 绿城队前锋杨子确定加盟 at sports.qq.com 2014-02-06 Retrieved 2014-02-07(in Chinese)
- 哈尔滨毅腾官方宣布签约前绿城前锋 at sports.sina.com 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2015-07-16 (in Chinese)
- 深圳人人官宣签8内援 at sports.sohu.com 2017-01-23 Retrieved 2017-01-24 (in Chinese)
- 深圳人人再上冲甲路 at sznews.com 2018-03-16 Retrieved 2018-06-29 (in Chinese)
- 官方：李晓挺、杨子加盟四川安纳普尔那 at sports.sohu.com 2018-06-28 Retrieved 2018-06-29 (in Chinese)
- "官方：球员孙学龙、张校加盟重庆两江竞技". m.dongqiudi.com. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- "CANGZHOU MIGHTY LIONS VS. CHONGQING LIANGJIANG 1 - 1". soccerway.com. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- 杨子 at sodasoccer.com 2015-11-01 Retrieved 2015-11-01 (in Chinese) Archived 2018-11-05 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Zhang Xiao at Soccerway