On May 9, China's soccer player, Zhang Linpeng of Shanghai Harbour Team, celebrated the 33rd spring in his life. The official microblog of China's national team resounded with the melody of blessings.
"Since 2009, Zhang Linpeng has made 92 official appearances for the national team, a figure that leads the team and steps into the all-time top 10. He has been the backbone of the national team's defense in the last three Asian Cups and three World Cup qualifiers. Stepping into the new year, we have new expectations for him and wish Zhang Linpeng a happy 33rd birthday!" The national team's official microblog reads.
Zhang Linpeng, who emerged from the Chongming Genbao soccer base, became a starting defender for the national team, making 92 appearances for the national soccer team and contributing five goals. Since 2006, he has played with Shanghai Dongya Football Club (now Shanghai Harbour Football Club) in the Second Division and First Division. 2011, Zhang left Shanghai to join Guangzhou Football Club. In 11 seasons with Guangzhou, he made 328 appearances, contributing 18 goals as a defender and winning the AFC Champions League, Chinese Super League, CFA Cup and CFA Super Cup with the team.In 2022, Zhang returned to Shanghai Harbour.
