Shang Yi

For places in China, see Shangyi (disambiguation).

In this Chinese name, the family name is Shang.

Shang Yi (Chinese: 商毅; born 20 January 1979) is a Chinese former footballer who played at both professional and international levels, as a midfielder. He is a commentator for Beijing TV Sports Channel.

Shang Yi

Personal information
Date of birth	(1979-01-20) 20 January 1979 (age 46)
Place of birth	Tianjin, China
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2003	Beijing Guoan	66	(3)
2003–2004	Xerez	8	(1)
2004–2008	Beijing Guoan	23	(0)
Total		97	(4)
International career
2000	China	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Born in Tianjin, Shang began his career at Beijing Guoan, spending his entire career there, minus a short spell in Spain with Xerez during the 2003–04 season.^[1] While at Xerez, Shang hit the headlines after the club was paid to play him by a "personal sponsor" of the player.^[2] He is mainly remembered for scoring a goal versus Cádiz CF, fierce rivals of the club^[3]

Shang earned two caps for China in 2000.^[1]

Later career

Shang became a commentator for Beijing TV Sports Channel after his retirement.^[4]

Personal life

Shang Yi married table tennis player Wu Na in 2003.^[5] They have a son Shang Juncheng who is a professional tennis player.^[6]

Honours

Beijing Guoan

• Chinese FA Cup: 2003^[1]