Zhang Linpeng
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Zhang Linpeng | ||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Jinan, Shandong, China | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Guangzhou Evergrande | ||
| 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 East Asia | 65 | (2) |
| 2010– | Guangzhou Evergrande | 115 | (12) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008 | China U-20 | 6 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | China U-23 | 9 | (1) |
| 2009– | China | 55 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 November 2016. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2016 |
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Zhang Linpeng (simplified Chinese: 张琳芃; traditional Chinese: 張琳芃; pinyin: Zhāng Línpéng; born 9 May 1989) is a Chinese footballer who currently plays for Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League.
Zhang is known by the nickname Zhangmos (Chinese: 张莫斯) for his similarity in looks and playing style as Sergio Ramos. An offensive minded defender, Zhang is also known for his tackling ability and aerial game. He was highly praised by Italian manager Marcello Lippi who described him as "the best Chinese footballer in the Chinese Super League".
Zhang Linpeng was considered a highly promising youngster and quickly attracted the interests of the renowned Genbao Football Academy where he graduated to Shanghai East Asia's first team at the beginning of the 2006 league season. With the club in the third tier, Zhang quickly made an impression within the team when he was part of the squad that won promotion to the second tier at the end of the 2007 league season. Within the second tier, Zhang played a major part in ensuring the club remained in the division and by the 2009 season, the club finished fourth and just missed out on promotion. His performance for his club then saw him receive an unexpected call-up to the Chinese national team where he impressed many by scoring on his debut against Jordan. This then saw Zhang become the most sought after player in China before he transferred to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande for a fee of ¥12 million in November 2010.
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