Cao Tianbao
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Cao Tianbao (born April 3, 1982) is a professional Chinese
football striker who currently plays for Shenzhen Phoenix in the Chinese League One division.
in 2001 after he graduated from their youth team. He would gradually establish himself within the Changchun squad as they fought for promotion to the top tier, eventually achieving this in the 2005 league season when they came second in the league. Playing in the top tier, Cao would find it differcult to start many games since the club brought in Elvis Scott
and then Guillaume Dah Zadi
as their main strikers within the club, nevertheless Cao would find his niche within the team as a prolific goalscorer coming off the bench and go on to win the 2007 Chinese Super League
title with the club. It was only with the introduction of Li Shubin as the teams new manager did Cao actually establish himself as the clubs first choice striker within the team and help guide the club to a runners-up position at the end of the 2009 Chinese Super League
season. When the club brought in Shen Xiangfu
as their next manager Cao found himself dropped from the starting line-up once more, however this time when used as a substitute he wasn't able to find his goal scoring touch and was allowed to leave for second tier club Shenzhen Phoenix at the beginning of the 2011 league season. At the club he was reunited with Li Shubin and was given the number 14 shirt once again.
in a 1-0 win on the June 1, 2009.
Chinese people
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football striker who currently plays for Shenzhen Phoenix in the Chinese League One division.
Club career
Cao Tianbao would start his professional football career at Changchun YataiChangchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu....
in 2001 after he graduated from their youth team. He would gradually establish himself within the Changchun squad as they fought for promotion to the top tier, eventually achieving this in the 2005 league season when they came second in the league. Playing in the top tier, Cao would find it differcult to start many games since the club brought in Elvis Scott
Elvis Scott
Elvis Geovany Scott Ruiz is a Honduran football striker, who plays for Club Deportivo Marathón.He was a member of the national squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney...
and then Guillaume Dah Zadi
Guillaume Dah Zadi
Guillaume Dah Zadi is an Ivorian footballer. He currently plays for Changchun Yatai.Zadi's former clubs include Africa Sports, FC Satellite Abidjan, USM Annaba, Wydad Casablanca, EOGK Tunisie and CSKA Sofia.-External links:...
as their main strikers within the club, nevertheless Cao would find his niche within the team as a prolific goalscorer coming off the bench and go on to win the 2007 Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League 2007
The 2007 Chinese Super League season, the fourth since its establishment, started on March 3, 2007 and ended on November 14, 2007. This season is sponsored by Kingway brewery....
title with the club. It was only with the introduction of Li Shubin as the teams new manager did Cao actually establish himself as the clubs first choice striker within the team and help guide the club to a runners-up position at the end of the 2009 Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League 2009
The 2009 Chinese Super League season was the sixth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the sixteenth season of a professional football league and the 48th top-tier league season in China. Beijing Guoan won their first ever Chinese Super League title.The events during the...
season. When the club brought in Shen Xiangfu
Shen Xiangfu
Shen Xiangfu is a Chinese football coach and a former international football player. -Playing career:...
as their next manager Cao found himself dropped from the starting line-up once more, however this time when used as a substitute he wasn't able to find his goal scoring touch and was allowed to leave for second tier club Shenzhen Phoenix at the beginning of the 2011 league season. At the club he was reunited with Li Shubin and was given the number 14 shirt once again.
International career
Cao Tianbao would make his international debut in a friendly against IranIran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
in a 1-0 win on the June 1, 2009.
Honours
Changchun Yatai- Chinese Super LeagueChinese Super LeagueThe Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
: 2007Chinese Super League 2007The 2007 Chinese Super League season, the fourth since its establishment, started on March 3, 2007 and ended on November 14, 2007. This season is sponsored by Kingway brewery.... - Chinese Jia B League: 2003