Biography
Who is Wang Shangyuan?
Early football career
Wang Shangyuan began his professional path in 2012 when he joined the first team of Beijing Sangao. During that season, he made 21 appearances and scored ten goals, though the team was eliminated during the group stage. His performance caught the attention of international scouts, and in April 2013, he traveled to England for a trial with Manchester City.
Following his time in England, he moved to Belgium to trial with Club Brugge K.V. In the Pro League. In July 2013, he signed a three-year contract with the team. He made his professional debut for Club Brugge on July 26, 2013, during a 2-0 victory against Sporting Charleroi. During this match, he scored his first goal for the club, which was also the first league goal of the 2013-14 campaign. He also participated in the UEFA Europa League that year, featuring in the third qualifying round against Śląsk Wrocław.
Time in the Chinese Super League
In early 2015, Wang returned to China to join Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao on a free transfer. He debuted for the club in March 2015 during a draw against Changchun Yatai. Throughout that season, he became a regular member of the squad due to injuries affecting other players. He scored his first goal for the team in July 2015 during a 7-0 victory against Chongqing Lifan.
His tenure with Guangzhou included significant success in domestic and continental competitions. In February 2017, he scored two goals in a 7-0 win over Eastern in the AFC Champions League. Over his time with the club, he helped win the Chinese Super League in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He also contributed to victories in the 2015 AFC Champions League, the 2016 Chinese FA Cup, and several Chinese FA Super Cup titles.
Move to Henan FC
Wang Shangyuan joined Henan Jianye, now known as Henan FC, on loan in June 2018 for the remainder of the season. His debut occurred in July during an away match against Beijing Guoan. In November 2018, he scored his first goal for the team, which helped secure a victory against Guizhou Hengfeng and ensured the club remained in the top flight.
In February 2019, he finalized a permanent transfer to the club. Since joining, he has taken on the role of team captain. He continues to represent the club in the Chinese Super League and serves as a key midfielder for the organization.
International appearances
Wang Shangyuan made his international debut for the China national team on December 10, 2019. This appearance occurred during a match against Japan in the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, which ended in a 1-2 defeat. He has remained involved with the national setup in the years since.
In early 2024, he was selected for the squad representing China at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar. He started in the team's opening match of the tournament against Tajikistan on January 13, 2024.
Birthday and age
Wang Shangyuan was born on June 2, 1993, which makes Wang 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Wang shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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