Xi Zhikang

In this Chinese name, the family name is Xi.

Xi Zhikang (Chinese: 奚志康; pinyin: Xī Zhìkāng; born 15 November 1956) is a former Chinese footballer. He last managed Shanghai Port.

Xi Zhikang
奚志康

Personal information
Full name	Xi Zhikang
Date of birth	(1956-11-15) 15 November 1956 (age 68)
Place of birth	Shanghai, China
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Shanghai
International career
	China
Managerial career
1995–1996	Shanghai Dashun
1998	Shanghai HSBC
2000	Shanghai Pudong
2011	Shanghai Shenhua
2013–2014	Shanghai SIPG
2022–2023	Shanghai Port
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Born in Shanghai, Xi played for the Shanghai team. During Su Yongshun's management of the Chinese national team, Xi received a call-up.^[1]

Managerial career

In 1994, following his retirement, Xi entered coaching. Xi's first coaching role was under Hu Zhigang's management of newly formed Shenzhen. Despite winning the Yi League, Xi moved on in 1995 to manage Shanghai Dashun. In 1998, Xi returned to manage the club, now known as Shanghai HSBC. In 2001, after a stint managing Shanghai Pudong, Zhikang joined the coaching staff at Shanghai Shenhua. In December 2011, Xi was announced as Shanghai Shenhua's manager. In 2013, Xi joined the coaching staff at rivals Shanghai SIPG.^[2] In December 2013, Xi was appointed manager of Shanghai SIPG for the upcoming 2014 Chinese Super League season.^[3]

Personal life

Xi is a member of the Chinese Communist Party.^[4]