Wei Kexing

Wei Kexing (simplified Chinese: 魏克兴; traditional Chinese: 魏克興; pinyin: Wèi Kèxīng; born 13 February 1963) is a Chinese former footballer who most recently was interim manager for Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wei.
Wei Kexing
Personal information
Full name Wei Kexing
Date of birth (1963-02-13) 13 February 1963
Place of birth Qingdao, China
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Youth career
Beijing
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1992 Beijing
1992–1994 Happy Valley
1994–1997 Beijing Guoan
National team
1985–1994 China 11 (0)
Teams managed
2000–2002 Beijing Guoan
2010 Beijing Guoan (interim manager)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 May 2018 (UTC)

Playing career

After progressing through the youth team at Beijing, Wei made his debut for the club in 1985.[1] After playing for Hong Kong club Happy Valley for two seasons,[2] Wei returned to his native China to play for Beijing Guoan until his retirement in 1997.

On 29 January 1985, Kexing scored for China in the Nehru Cup against Yugoslavia.[3]

Management career

Following Milovan Đorić leaving Beijing Guoan after just three games of the 2000 Jia-A League season, Wei took up the managerial role of the club until late 2002.[4] On 21 September 2010, Wei was named interim manager of Beijing Guoan for the final seven games of the 2010 season, following the sacking of Hong Yuanshuo.[4]

Personal life

Wei is a member of the Communist Party of China.[5]

References
  1. "Wei, Kexing". National Football Teams. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  2. "Hong Kong soccer's top 10". South China Morning Post. 19 September 1993. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  3. "Nehru Cup 1985". rsssf.com. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  4. "魏克兴职业生涯履历 三度临危受命国安建队老臣" (in Chinese). Sohu. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  5. "魏克兴" (in Chinese). Sina. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
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