Zhang Linpeng
Zhang Linpeng (Chinese: 张琳芃; pinyin: Zhāng Línpéng; born 9 May 1989) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port and the China national team.
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Zhang in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 9 May 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Jinan, Shandong, China | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Shanghai Port | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1997 | Jinan Zhengli | ||
| 1997–1999 | Qingdao Hainiu | ||
| 1999–2000 | Guangdong Mingfeng | ||
| 2001–2005 | Genbao Football Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | Shanghai Port | 65 | (2) |
| 2010–2021 | Guangzhou | 223 | (15) |
| 2022– | Shanghai Port | 42 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008 | China U20 | 6 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | China U23 | 9 | (1) |
| 2009– | China | 104 | (6) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 October 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 January 2024 | |||
| Zhang Linpeng | |||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 张琳芃 | ||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 張琳芃 | ||||||||
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Zhang is known by the nickname “Zhangmos” for his similarity in looking and playing to Sergio Ramos. An offensive minded defender, Zhang is also known for his tackling ability and aerial game in China. He was highly praised by Italian manager Marcello Lippi who described him as "the best Chinese footballer in the Chinese Super League".
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