How many caps did Zheng Zhi win for China?

Zheng Zhi won 76 caps for China, scoring 15 goals.

Which clubs did Zheng Zhi play for?

Shenzhen (2001–2004), Shandong Taishan (2005–2007), Charlton Athletic (2007–2007), Celtic (2009–2010), Guangzhou (2010–present).

Where does Zheng Zhi rank among China's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Zheng Zhi #2 of China's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Icon tier.

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Zheng Zhi

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1980

Clubs

Shenzhen, Shandong Taishan, Guangzhou

Editorial rank of 33 for China

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Tianhe Stadium, 9 November 2013: 1-1 with FC Seoul, 3-3 on aggregate, away goals, and Zheng Zhi lifting the first AFC Champions League a Chinese club had ever won. Asian Footballer of the Year that same season, ten league titles across three clubs, 108 caps for China, a place in the 2004 Asian Cup Team of the Tournament, and two seasons at Charlton in between. Career record: 76 caps and 15 goals for China; club career at Shenzhen, Shandong Taishan, Guangzhou.

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Career record

2001–2004	Shenzhen
2005–2007	Shandong Taishan
2007–2007	Charlton Athletic
2009–2010	Celtic
2010–today	Guangzhou
China	76 caps, 15 goals

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Around Zhi in the almanac

One rank above: Sun Jihai at #1.

One rank below: Fan Zhiyi at #3.

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