Wu Chengying
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Wu Chengying (born 21 April 1975 in Shanghai
) is a former Chinese
international football player who is predominantly remembered for his time at Shanghai Shenhua
where he won the league and Chinese FA Cup
before moving to Shanghai International for a then Chinese record fee of 13,000,000 RMB in 2003. While internationally he would be vital member of the Chinese national team
were he would participate in the 1996
and 2000 AFC Asian Cup
as well also the 2002 FIFA World Cup
.
, Xie Hui
and Qi Hong
form Shanghai Shenhua
where he was predominantly used in the left back position. During his spell at Shanghai Shenhua the team would claim the 1995 Chinese Jia-A League
title and the 1998 Chinese FA Cup
. He would attract the interests of Italian side Calcio Como in January 2002 but the Serie A
club failed to reach an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua. Wu Chengying would instead go on to join Shanghai International later on in 2003 for 13,000,000 RMB, which made him the highest Chinese transfer ever in Chinese football history. At Shanghai International he would see them push for the league title on several occasions but would fail at the last hurdle. Nearing the end of his career he was reported to be linked with Hong Kong side South China in 2006 before he virtually retired.
and would become a regular within the team. During Bora Milutinović's reign as the Chinese Head coach Wu Chengying became China's first choice left back despite having an indifferent relationship with several regular players such as Ou Chuliang
and Li Jinyu
. Despite this he would go on to play in the 2000 AFC Asian Cup
and 2002 FIFA World Cup
until Bora Milutinović's reign ended and his international career ended.
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
) is a former Chinese
Chinese people
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international football player who is predominantly remembered for his time at Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek...
where he won the league and Chinese FA Cup
Chinese FA Cup
The Chinese FA Cup is the national knockout cup competition in China organised by the Chinese Football Association. Its current format started in the 1995 season.In the new season, 2011 it was announced, that current Chinese FA Cup will start in May....
before moving to Shanghai International for a then Chinese record fee of 13,000,000 RMB in 2003. While internationally he would be vital member of the Chinese national team
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
were he would participate in the 1996
1996 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in the United Arab Emirates between December 4 and December 21. Saudi Arabia defeated host nation U.A.E. in the final match in Abu Dhabi.-Qualification:...
and 2000 AFC Asian Cup
2000 AFC Asian Cup
The 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:...
as well also 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...
.
Playing career
Wu Chengying emerged with future Chinese internationals Shen SiShen Si
Shen Si is a retired Chinese football player. He played as the left midfielder and was famous for his good technical skill. He managed Pudong Zobon F.C. before being revealed to have been involved in fixing a game in 2003 Chinese Jia-A League.Shen Si had a reputation for his free kick skills...
, Xie Hui
Xie Hui (footballer)
Xie Hui is a retired Chinese professional football player who currently is hired as an assistant manager for Shanghai Shenhua. He is one-eighth English; his great-grandmother was English.-Professional career:...
and Qi Hong
Qi Hong
Qi Hong is a former Chinese international footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or shadow striker throughout his career. He is predominately remembered for his time at Shanghai Shenhua where he won the league and Chinese FA Cup with them before controversially moving to then local...
form Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek...
where he was predominantly used in the left back position. During his spell at Shanghai Shenhua the team would claim the 1995 Chinese Jia-A League
Chinese Jia-A League 1995
-League standings:-References:*...
title and the 1998 Chinese FA Cup
Chinese FA Cup
The Chinese FA Cup is the national knockout cup competition in China organised by the Chinese Football Association. Its current format started in the 1995 season.In the new season, 2011 it was announced, that current Chinese FA Cup will start in May....
. He would attract the interests of Italian side Calcio Como in January 2002 but the Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
club failed to reach an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua. Wu Chengying would instead go on to join Shanghai International later on in 2003 for 13,000,000 RMB, which made him the highest Chinese transfer ever in Chinese football history. At Shanghai International he would see them push for the league title on several occasions but would fail at the last hurdle. Nearing the end of his career he was reported to be linked with Hong Kong side South China in 2006 before he virtually retired.
International career
After his impressive performances for Shanghai Shenhua he would included to the squad that went to the 1996 AFC Asian Cup1996 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in the United Arab Emirates between December 4 and December 21. Saudi Arabia defeated host nation U.A.E. in the final match in Abu Dhabi.-Qualification:...
and would become a regular within the team. During Bora Milutinović's reign as the Chinese Head coach Wu Chengying became China's first choice left back despite having an indifferent relationship with several regular players such as Ou Chuliang
Ou Chuliang
Ou Chuliang （; born August 26, 1968 in Guangzhou, Guangdong）is an assistant coach and former international Chinese football goalkeeper. He was also a participant of the Chinese football team that took part in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.-Club career:...
and Li Jinyu
Li Jinyu
Li Jinyu is a former Chinese international association football player who predominantly played for Liaoning FC and Shandong Luneng as a striker in the Chinese Super League...
. Despite this he would go on to play in the 2000 AFC Asian Cup
2000 AFC Asian Cup
The 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:...
and 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...
until Bora Milutinović's reign ended and his international career ended.
Honours
Shanghai Shenhua- Chinese Jia-A LeagueChinese Jia-A LeagueThe National Football Jia A League , commonly known as Jia-A , was the highest tier of professional football in the People's Republic of China, during 1994 through 2003, operating under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association.The Chinese Professional Football League was established in 1994...
: 1995Chinese Jia-A League 1995-League standings:-References:*... - Chinese FA CupChinese FA CupThe Chinese FA Cup is the national knockout cup competition in China organised by the Chinese Football Association. Its current format started in the 1995 season.In the new season, 2011 it was announced, that current Chinese FA Cup will start in May....
: 1998