How many caps did Xie Yuxin win for China?

Xie Yuxin won 120 caps for China, scoring 11 goals.

Which clubs did Xie Yuxin play for?

PEC Zwolle (1987–1989), Guangdong Hongyuan (1993–1995), Guangzhou Matsunichi (1996–1996), Guangdong Hongyuan (1997–1997), Guangzhou City (1998–2001), Sinchi (2004–2004), Hunan Billows (2005–2005).

Where does Xie Yuxin rank among China's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Xie Yuxin #30 of China's 33 greatest players of all time.

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30 / China · 1989–1996

Xie Yuxin

Caps · China

120

Goals · China

Life

1968

Clubs

Guangdong Hongyuan, Guangzhou Matsunichi, Guangzhou City

#30

Editorial rank of 33 for China

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

At eighteen he left for PEC Zwolle in 1987, among the first Chinese footballers to turn professional in Europe, and the following December he scored twice against Syria as China won 3-0 in Qatar. Career record: 120 caps and 11 goals for China; club career at Guangdong Hongyuan, Guangzhou Matsunichi, Guangzhou City.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2436211

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Career record

1987–1989	PEC Zwolle
1993–1995	Guangdong Hongyuan
1996–1996	Guangzhou Matsunichi
1997–1997	Guangdong Hongyuan
1998–2001	Guangzhou City
2004–2004	Sinchi
2005–2005	Hunan Billows
China	120 caps, 11 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · China checked 4 October 2026
Goals · China checked 4 October 2026

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Around Yuxin in the almanac

One rank above: Liu Haiguang at #29.

One rank below: Xu Yunlong at #31.

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

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