Jiang Jin
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Jiang Jin is an assistant coach and former international Chinese
football goalkeeper who was predominantly known for being the first-choice goalkeeper for China during the 2002 FIFA World Cup
. He is also the brother of former football goalkeeper Jiang Hong
who has also appeared for the Chinese national football team as well.
during the 1987 league season and would gradually establish himself within their team. During his time with Bayi he saw them become a fully run professional football team and despite seeing them finding it difficult to transition to professionalism Jiang was a steady constant within the team. By the 1996 league season his consistency would start to pay off when he aided Bayi to third within the league, which lead to an eventual call-up to the national team. While his international career grew from strength to strength Bayi struggled within the league until the relegated at the end of the end of the 1998 league season. Jiang stayed for a short period before joining Tianjin Teda where he remained for three seasons before joining highly ambitious side Shanghai Zhongyuan in the 2003 league season in a season that saw his side just miss out on the league title. The next season saw him only make sixteen league appearances and drop from being the first choice goalkeeper. This led to Jiang joining second tier side Shanghai Stars where he was offered an assistant post as well before he retired in 2007.
against Qatar
in a 3-2 defeat. Under Bobby Houghton
Jiang was given an opportunity to establish himself as the country's first choice goalkeeper and it was during the 1998 Asian Games
held in Bangkok
that Jiang shined by aiding the country to a third choice finish and personally winning the “Asian best goalkeeper” award.
Chinese people
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football goalkeeper who was predominantly known for being the first-choice goalkeeper for China during the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
. He is also the brother of former football goalkeeper Jiang Hong
Jiang Hong
Jiang Hong is a retired Chinese footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He achieved success predominantly with Shenzhen Feiyada, where he helped the club to earn successive league titles and promotions. He was eventually called up to the Chinese national side, where for a short period he competed...
who has also appeared for the Chinese national football team as well.
Club career
Jiang Jin began his football career playing for Bayi Football TeamBayi Football Team
Bayi Football Team was a football team under the sport branch of the People's Liberation Army in China between 1951 and 2003.The Club's full name is The People's Liberation Army Bayi Football Club...
during the 1987 league season and would gradually establish himself within their team. During his time with Bayi he saw them become a fully run professional football team and despite seeing them finding it difficult to transition to professionalism Jiang was a steady constant within the team. By the 1996 league season his consistency would start to pay off when he aided Bayi to third within the league, which lead to an eventual call-up to the national team. While his international career grew from strength to strength Bayi struggled within the league until the relegated at the end of the end of the 1998 league season. Jiang stayed for a short period before joining Tianjin Teda where he remained for three seasons before joining highly ambitious side Shanghai Zhongyuan in the 2003 league season in a season that saw his side just miss out on the league title. The next season saw him only make sixteen league appearances and drop from being the first choice goalkeeper. This led to Jiang joining second tier side Shanghai Stars where he was offered an assistant post as well before he retired in 2007.
International career
Jiang Jin was first called-up to the senior team in 1993; however he would wait until October 31, 1997 before he was given his chance to make his senior debut in 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Asian zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification....
against Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
in a 3-2 defeat. Under Bobby Houghton
Bobby Houghton
Robert Douglas Houghton , commonly known as either Bob Houghton or Bobby Houghton, is an English football manager and former player, Houghton was most recently the head coach of India. His career has spanned over 30 years and 10 different countries...
Jiang was given an opportunity to establish himself as the country's first choice goalkeeper and it was during the 1998 Asian Games
Football at the 1998 Asian Games
Football at the 1998 Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 30 to December 19, 1998.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Group E: withdrew.-Group F:-Group G:...
held in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
that Jiang shined by aiding the country to a third choice finish and personally winning the “Asian best goalkeeper” award.
Individual
- Asian Cup2000 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 2000 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. Japan defeated defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final match in Beirut.-Qualification:...
: 2000 Best Goalkeeper, All-Star Team
External links
- http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=14424 Career player profile
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/china/squad/newsid_1950000/1950584.stm Player Profile at the 2002 World Cup