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Zhang Zhixiong
Chinese footballer (born 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zhang Zhixiong (Chinese: 张志雄; born 27 September 2006) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chongqing Tongliang Long in the Chinese League One. He attended the Guangzhou Evergrande Youth Academy.[1]
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Early career
Zhang joined the Guangzhou Evergrande Football School in 2016, initially as a self-funded trainee. After two years in the academy's reserve program, he was promoted to the elite U19 squad in 2018. During the 2024 season, he was promoted to Guangzhou FC's senior team, making 19 appearances and scoring 3 goals in the China League One.[2]
Club career
Zhang made his professional debut on 20 July 2024 in a 3–0 victory over Foshan Nanshi, scoring his first career goal with a header in the 9th minute.[3] In October 2024, he scored a notable header against Guangxi FC.[4] In January 2025, he transferred to Chongqing Tongliang Long following Guangzhou FC's withdrawal from professional leagues.[5]
International career
Zhang was selected for the China U20 national team in 2025, participating in the U20 Asian Cup. In a group-stage match against Qatar, he made a late substitute appearance and contributed to disrupting the opposition's defense.[6][7]
Career Statistics
As of 16 February 2025
Sources: Club reports and match data[8]
References
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