Xiao Zhi (Chinese: 肖智; pinyin: Xiāo Zhì; born on May 28, 1985) is a Chinese former professional footballer who plays as a striker and the current assistant coach of China League Two club Guangdong GZ-Power.
 Xiao Zhi with China at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Xiao Zhi | ||
| Date of birth | May 28, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Luoyang, Henan, China | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, Right midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Guangdong GZ-Power (assistant coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2001 | Guangzhou Apollo | ||
| 2002–2003 | Shanghai COSCO Huili | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2006 | Nanjing Yoyo | 61 | (17) |
| 2007–2015 | Henan Jianye | 189 | (23) |
| 2016–2019 | Guangzhou R&F | 81 | (21) |
| 2020 | Tianjin TEDA | 11 | (0) |
| 2021 | Hebei Zhuoao | 6 | (2) |
| 2021–2022 | Qingdao Hainiu | 36 | (8) |
| 2022 | → Liaoning Shenyang Urban (loan) | 17 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Guangdong GZ-Power | 23 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017-2019 | China | 17 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2024- | Guangdong GZ-Power (assistant coach) | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 5, 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 24, 2019 | |||
| Xiao Zhi | |||||||||
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| Chinese | 肖智 | ||||||||
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Club career
editXiao Zhi started his football career with second-tier football club Nanjing Yoyo,[1] where he would establish himself as a regular within the team before he was sold to his local football club Henan Jianye for 1.3 million Yuan.[2] With his new club he would play within the top tier and make his debut for them on March 11, 2007, when he made his first league appearance against Beijing Guoan in a 0–0 draw.[3] Due to his versatility to play as a winger or striker he would find significant playing time and score his first goal against Changchun Yatai on November 4, 2007, in a 3–2 victory.[4] By the end of season he would make 23 league appearances and though these often came as a substitute he would still play a large part in Henan's establishment in the Chinese Super League.
On January 27, 2016, Xiao transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F.[5] He would make his debut in a league game against Hebei China Fortune F.C. on March 4, 2016, in a 2–1 defeat.[6] In his first campaign he played 25 times in the league that season, scoring six goals. Xiao signed a contract extension with R&F on January 25, 2017.[7]
On July 17, 2020, Xiao joined Tianjin TEDA.[8] He would make his debut in a league game against Shanghai SIPG F.C. on July 27, 2020, in a game that ended in a 3–1 defeat.[9]
On October 20, 2024, Xiao decided to retire from professional football after the last China League Two home game against Shaanxi Union[10]
International career
editOn June 7, 2017, Xiao made his debut and scored for the Chinese national team in an 8–1 win against Philippines.[11]
Career statistics
editClub
editStatistics accurate as of match played December 31, 2020.[12]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nanjing Yoyo | 2003 | Chinese Jia-B League | 9 | 0 | - | - | 9 | 0 | ||||
| 2004 | China League One | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 19 | 4 | |||
| 2005 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 16 | 9 | ||||
| 2006 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 18 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 61 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 17 | ||
| Henan Jianye | 2007 | Chinese Super League | 24 | 1 | - | - | - | 24 | 1 | |||
| 2008 | 25 | 1 | - | - | - | 25 | 1 | |||||
| 2009 | 28 | 7 | - | - | - | 28 | 7 | |||||
| 2010 | 21 | 1 | - | 5 | 0 | - | 26 | 1 | ||||
| 2011 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 17 | 2 | ||||
| 2012 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 14 | 1 | ||||
| 2013 | China League One | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 31 | 6 | |||
| 2014 | Chinese Super League | 21 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | 24 | 7 | |||
| 2015 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 12 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 189 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 28 | ||
| Guangzhou R&F | 2016 | Chinese Super League | 25 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 29 | 7 | ||
| 2017 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 30 | 7 | ||||
| 2018 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 27 | 8 | ||||
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 6 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 81 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 23 | ||
| Tianjin TEDA | 2020 | Chinese Super League | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 342 | 61 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 368 | 69 | ||
International
edit| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | |||
| 2017 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 17 | 3 | |
- Scores and results list China's goal tally first.[13]
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | June 7, 2017 | Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, China |  Philippines |
2–0 | 8–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | September 5, 2017 | Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar |  Qatar |
1–1 | 2–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3. | January 20, 2019 | Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |  Thailand |
1–1 | 2–1 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup |
Honours
editClub
editReferences
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- ^ "基地专访肖智：球迷眼中的气质偶像". dahe.cn. November 3, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ "御林军难奈升班马 北京0-0平10人河南 视频 评". sports.sohu.com. March 11, 2007. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ "奥利弗独中两元 河南3-2长春提前保级 视频 评". sports.sohu.com. November 4, 2007. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ 建业宣布肖智转会富力 感谢其为河南足球的付出 at sports.sohu.com January 27, 2016, Retrieved January 27, 2016
- ^ "GUANGZHOU CITY VS. HEBEI FC 1 - 2". soccerway.com. March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "关于广州富力足球俱乐部与球员汪嵩、肖智续约的公告-公告". www.gzrffc.com.cn. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ "泰达官宣2强援加盟 国脚中锋肖智+前天海后卫来投". Sina.com.cn. July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ "TIANJIN JINMEN TIGER VS. SHANGHAI PORT 1 - 3". soccerway.com. July 27, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "敬礼！39岁前国脚肖智正式退役，结束20年职业生涯". Zhiboba. October 20, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ 国足新人爆发意义不小 肖智们能否开启鲇鱼效应?. Sina (in Chinese). June 8, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ 肖智 at sodasoccer.com Retrieved November 1, 2015 (in Chinese) Archived July 17, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Xiao Zhi". Soccerway. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ "中甲30轮积分榜：建业毅腾携手冲超 贵州重足降级". sports.sina.com.cn. November 2, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
External links
edit- Player stats at sohu.com
- Squad profile at Henan Jianye website
- Xiao Zhi at National-Football-Teams.com