After reaching an agreement with the player himself, Zhang Tianlong officially became a member of Nanjing City Football Club and started playing from now on.
Zhang Tianlong (张天龙), from Jinzhou, Liaoning province, was born on February 26, 1992, and is a defender with a height of 184 cm. In 2005, Zhang Tianlong joined Shandong Luneng Taishan Soccer School and started his career as the captain of the ladder team at all levels, and in the 2011 season, he joined Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League. Since then, he has worked for professional clubs such as Shenzhen Red Diamond, Liaoning Shenyang Hongyun, Inner Mongolia Zhongyou, Taizhou Yuanda, Nantong Zhiyun, Qingdao Hainiu and Qingdao West Coast.
Last season, Zhang Tianlong made 27 appearances as a starter for Qingdao Hainiu in the Central League, helping the team reach the Super League as the runner-up. So far, Zhang Tianlong has played more than 100 matches in the Central League, accumulating more than 10,000 minutes of playing time, and has a wealth of experience in the game.
At the national team level, Zhang Tianlong was selected for the Chinese national team in 2008 and participated in the Asian Youth Championships in Uzbekistan as captain. Since then, he has been selected several times to play for his country in various age groups. In his next match, Zhang Tianlong will wear the Nanjing City Team No. 32 for Nanjing.
A versatile backfield player, Zhang Tianlong can play as a wingback, center back and midfielder. His tough style and courageous defense make him an excellent defensive player. It is believed that Zhang Tianlong's arrival can enrich the team's technical and tactical skills and optimize the team's current configuration.
The rooks are flying 'dragons' in the 'sky'! NJC welcomes Zhang Tianlong on board and expects his arrival to further strengthen the team at the back, bring more surprises to the fans, and lay a solid foundation for NJC to achieve its goals this season!"
