Zhang Chengdong

Zhang Chengdong (Chinese: 张呈栋; pinyin: Zhāng Chéngdòng; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʈʂáŋ.ʈʂʰə̌n tʊ̂ŋ]; born 9 February 1989) is a Chinese footballer who currently plays for Hebei China Fortune in the Chinese Super League.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.

Zhang Chengdong
张呈栋
Personal information
Full name Zhang Chengdong
Date of birth (1989-02-09) 9 February 1989
Place of birth Baoding, Hebei, China
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Right winger[1]/ Right-back
Club information
Current team
 Hebei China Fortune
Number 28
Youth career
1999–2006 Liaoning Whowin
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 Liaoning Whowin 9 (2)
2009–2013 Mafra 28 (4)
2010–2011 → União Leiria (loan) 14 (2)
2011–2012 → Beira-Mar (loan) 26 (6)
2012–2013 → Eintracht Braunschweig (loan) 12 (0)
2013–2016 Beijing Guoan 62 (2)
2015–2016 → Rayo Vallecano (loan) 1 (0)
2017– Hebei China Fortune 94 (8)
National team‡
2011– China 32 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 September 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 November 2019

Club career

Zhang Chengdong started his football career playing for Liaoning Whowin's youth academy until Serie A side A.C. Milan considered him a promising enough prospect to train with them in 2004.[2] After his short period with the club, he returned to Liaoning and was promoted to the club's first team, making his debut for the club on 21 May 2006 in a 5–0 loss against Shandong Luneng.[3] When the club was relegated in the 2008 season, Zhang's contract was up for renewal; and while he was considered as a long term star for the club, he could not agree upon a suitable contract which he believed was too low.

Without a club, he returned home to train before going to Portugal to advertise his services until third tier side Mafra took him on a free transfer on 23 September 2009.[4] He was quickly integrated into the team; however, it was only once he scored his first hat-trick on 21 January 2010 in a 4–3 loss against Sporting CP in the 2009-10 Taça de Portugal did he become noticed in the club.[5]

Zhang transferred to Primeira Liga side União Leiria in July 2010. He made his debut for the club on 16 August 2010 in a 0–0 draw against Beira-Mar, becoming the first Chinese footballer to play in the Primeira Liga. After his loan spell at the club, he was loaned out again, this time to Beira-Mar. Zhang impressed during his stint at Beira-Mar, scoring six goals in 26 appearances. After the 2011–12 season, Beira-Mar and several top tier sides were reportedly interested in signing Zhang on a permanent transfer. Many top tier Chinese teams wished to sign him as well, but Zhang decided to ply his trade elsewhere. In August 2012, Zhang transferred to 2. Bundesliga side Eintracht Braunschweig. He made his debut for the club on 15 September 2012 in a 1–0 win against SSV Jahn Regensburg.

On 22 July 2013, Zhang transferred to Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan. He made his debut for the club on 25 August 2013 in a 4–0 win against Dalian Aerbin. He scored his first goal for the club on 17 May 2014 in a 2–1 loss to Shanghai Shenxin. On 21 July 2015, Zhang transferred to La Liga side Rayo Vallecano on loan for the 2015–16 season.[6] He made his debut for the club on 5 December 2015 in a 2–0 win against Getafe in the 2015–16 Copa del Rey.[7] He made his league debut on 30 December 2015 in a 2–0 loss against Atlético Madrid, becoming the first Chinese footballer to play in La Liga.

On 13 January 2017, Zhang moved to fellow top tier side Hebei China Fortune for a record-breaking domestic transfer fee.[8] He made his debut for the club on 5 March 2017 in a 0–0 draw against Henan Jianye.[9] He scored his first goal for the club on 29 April 2017 in a 4–0 win against Tianjin Teda.

International career

Zhang made his debut for the Chinese national team on 3 March 2010 in a 2–0 loss against Portugal; however, the game was not recognised by FIFA.[10] He made his official debut for China on 6 October 2011 in a 2–1 win against the United Arab Emirates.

Career statistics

Club statistics
As of 28 September 2020.[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liaoning Whowin 2006 Chinese Super League 4100--41
200720---20
200831---31
Total 9200000092
Mafra 2009-10 Liga de Honra 2841300-297
União Leiria (loan) 2010-11 Primeira Liga 1420020-162
Beira-Mar (loan) 2011-12 2660000-266
Eintracht Braunschweig (loan) 2012-13 2. Bundesliga 12000--120
Beijing Guoan 2013 Chinese Super League 8030-00110
201424230-40312
20158010-60150
Total 4027000100572
Rayo Vallecano (loan) 2015-16 La Liga 1030--40
Beijing Guoan 2016 Chinese Super League 22000--220
Hebei China Fortune 2017 28320--303
201824421--265
201929000--290
202013100--131
Total 948410000989
Career total 246241740010026328

International statistics
National team
YearAppsGoals
201140
201200
201300
201490
201580
201620
201700
201860
201930
Total320

References
  1. "Zhang Chengdong". football-lineups.com. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  2. 揭秘张呈栋：出身米兰青训体系 被霸王合同逼至无球踢 (in Chinese). sports.sina.com.cn. 21 January 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  3. 大羽回家发威独中四元 山东鲁能5–0血洗辽足 (in Chinese). sports.sohu.com. 21 May 2006. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  4. 国青前锋加盟葡萄牙球队 他被看做是中国最有前途新星 (in Chinese). news.xinmin.cn. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  5. 葡杯-中国边锋帽子戏法 葡乙队客场3–4里斯本竞技 (in Chinese). sports.sina.com.cn. 21 January 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  6. 张呈栋正式租借至巴列卡诺 (in Chinese). Beijing Guoan F.C. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  7. "First Chinese player makes debut in Spain's top football division = 5 December 2015".
  8. 北京国安官方宣布两将离队 张呈栋郎征加盟华夏 (in Chinese). sports.sohu.com. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  9. "中超-巴索戈失关键单刀任航染黄 建业0–0华夏". Sina. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  10. "Portugal vs. China PR 2–0". uk.soccerway.com. 3 March 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  11. "ZHANG CHENGDONG". soccerway.com. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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