Full name Xie Hongjun Team Apps Height 1.77 m | Years Team Apps (Gls) | |
Date of birth (1929-08-02) 2 August 1929 (age 87) Place of birth Zhongshan, Guangdong, China | ||
Xie Hongjun (simplified Chinese: 谢鸿钧; traditional Chinese: 謝鴻鈞; pinyin: Xiè Hóngjūn; born 2 August 1929) is a Chinese former footballer.
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Club career
As an 11-year-old, Xie Hongjun played for Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard's football team. Throughout his career, Hongjun played for Shanghai Team, East Team, the Navy football team and Bayi Football Team. Xie was regarded as China's fastest football player, running 100 metres in 11.2 seconds.
International career
Xie made his debut for China in 1953. In 1954, Xie travelled with the Chinese national team on a year-and-a-half long tour of Hungary and eastern Europe. In 1956, Xie was selected to play for China at the 1956 Summer Olympics, however China withdrew.
Coaching career
In 1975, Xie became a youth team coach for Beijing. Xie began to coach his son, Xie Feng, when he was three years-old.
Personal life
Xie Hongjun is married to former Chinese sprinter Zheng Yuru (Chinese: 郑玉茹). Together they have a son, Xie Feng, who played for Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Pingan.