How many caps did Li Tie win for China?

Li Tie won 92 caps for China, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Li Tie play for?

Liaoning (1998–2003), Everton (2002–2006), Sheffield United (2006–2008), Chengdu Tiancheng (2008–2009), Liaoning (2009–2011).

Where does Li Tie rank among China's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Li Tie #7 of China's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Li Tie

Stalwart CDM Right-footed

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1977

Clubs

Liaoning, Everton, Chengdu Tiancheng

Editorial rank of 33 for China

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

He started all three group games at the 2002 World Cup, still China's only appearance at the tournament, and spent that same season at Everton, where David Moyes used him 29 times in the Premier League. Ninety-two caps, that World Cup, a China League One title with Liaoning Whowin in 2009 and a seventh-place Everton finish make up the playing record; a 2024 conviction for bribery and match-fixing brought a 20-year sentence and a lifetime ban. Career record: 92 caps and 6 goals for China; club career at Liaoning, Everton, Chengdu Tiancheng.

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Career record

1998–2003	Liaoning
2002–2006	Everton
2006–2008	Sheffield United
2008–2009	Chengdu Tiancheng
2009–2011	Liaoning
China	92 caps, 6 goals

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Around Tie in the almanac

One rank above: Wu Lei at #6.

One rank below: Rong Zhixing at #8.

China's editorial top five: Sun Jihai · Zheng Zhi · Fan Zhiyi · Hao Haidong · Gu Guangming.