Full name Wan Houliang 2001–2002 Beijing Huaya Weight 80 kg Number 5 Height 1.87 m | Playing position Role Footballer Place of birth Beijing, China Name Wan Houliang Date joined 2015 | |
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Date of birth (1986-02-25) 25 February 1986 (age 29) Current team Qingdao Hainiu F.C. (#5 / Defender) | ||
Wan Houliang (simplified Chinese: 万厚良; traditional Chinese: 萬厚良; pinyin: Wàn Hòuliáng; born 25 February 1986 in Beijing) is a Chinese international footballer where he currently plays as a defender for Beijing Renhe in the China League One.
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Club career
Wan Houliang would start his career playing for his hometown club Beijing Huaya's youth team before going on a football training course in Serbia where he played for third tier side FK ČSK Pivara's youth and reserve team. In 2004, Wan would return to China and signed a contract with top tier side Inter Shanghai (later known as Shaanxi Chanba). On 24 April 2005, he would make his first professional senior appearance in the Chinese Super League, in a Shanghai Derby match which Inter Shanghai played against Shanghai Shenhua in a 1-0 defeat. Despite the loss Wan would become a rising star within the team under manager Cheng Yaodong and even go on to score his debut goal in a league match against Beijing Guoan on September 11, 2005 in a 3-1 defeat.
On 13 July 2009, it was revealed that Wan will join K-League club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on loan for the second half of 2009 season. On 26 July 2009, Wan Houliang made his debut for Jeonbuk in a 1-1 draw at Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i. On 7 October 2009, he scored an own goal, at the Korean FA Cup Semi-finals against Suwon Samsung Bluewings in a 0-4 loss. While Wan was unable to make a significant impact during his time with the club he would still aid them in their league title win.
Wan returned to Shaanxi for pre-season training ahead of 2010 season.On 3 March, he suffered a leg fracture during a friendly match against Hangzhou Greentown, ruling him out for the rest of the season. On 13 February 2015, Wan transferred to China League One side Qingdao Hainiu.
In January 2017, Wan returned to Beijing Renhe in the China League One.
International career
Wan Was selected in the China national under-23 football team that took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics where he played in two group games. Wan Houliang made his senior debut in a 2008 friendly against Iran in a 2-0 loss coming on as a substitute.
Club career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 22 October 2016.
Club
Jeonbuk Hyundai
Guizhou Renhe