Zhang Zhixiong
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zhang Zhixiong | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chongqing Tongliang Long | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2024 | Guangzhou Football School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Guangzhou FC | 19 | (3) |
| 2025– | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | China U20 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 February 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 February 2025 | |||
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 atteneded the Guangzhou Evergrande Youth Academy.[1]
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
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou FC | 2024 | China League One | 19 | 3 |
| Chongqing Tongliang Long | 2025– | Chinese Super League | 0 | 0 |
Sources: Club reports and match data[8]
References
- ^ 搜狐 (2024-08-29). "广州队球员张志雄独家专访，本赛季提升最大的1点是心态". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ 直播吧 (2024-08-29). "张志雄：赛季没结束我的目标要保密". news.zhibo8.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ 搜狐 (2024-07-21). "广州3-0击败佛山！17岁新星张志雄首秀破门". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ 搜狐 (2024-10-05). "中甲烽火：广州队战术美学绽放，张志雄头槌破门". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ 懂球帝 (2025-01-25). "官方：重庆铜梁龙签下原广州队中场张志雄". www.dongqiudi.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ 搜狐 (2025-02-13). "U20国青2-1险胜卡塔尔，广州队前球员张志雄表现亮眼". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ 搜狐 (2024-08-29). "广州队球员张志雄专访". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ 懂球帝 (2025-01-25). "张志雄转会重庆铜梁龙". www.dongqiudi.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.