Suffering from injuries and illnesses, Kunshan Football Club star Zhang Tianhan has recently resolutely
leave the field of play
, drawing an early close to his career.
Tracing Zhang Tianhan's soccer career, the 1987-born athlete from Fushun, Liaoning Province, inherited his parents' exceptional athletic genes, and as a youngster, he became an Olympic star in '08 and stepped into the national team. From Qingdao Zhongneng to Changchun Yatai, he retired to the business world. Despite his love for soccer, he chose to make a comeback in 2015, gradually returning to the professional game from the amateur league.
The wheel of fate turned in July 2018 when the team moved to Kunshan and Zhang Tianhan became a member of the team. He has said that his biggest wish is to help Kunshan reach the Central League, "so that I can become a player who has played in the AFC Champions League,
China Super League (soccer league)
, Midget A, Midget B and Midget Championship players now!"
In 2020, Zhang Tianhan's wish finally came true. With his rich experience in the game and excellent individual ability, he became a key contributor to the team's breakthrough into the Central League and winning the third place in the Central League.
However, accidents always come unexpectedly, Zhang Tianhan was injured in the last round of the 2020 season. After the doctor's diagnosis, he suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon, and the club actively arranged for surgery, treatment and follow-up rehabilitation. In the end, the impact of the injury forced Zhang Tianhan to make a decision in the near future.
demobilize
The decision.
Three seasons of side by side, 57 games of struggle, 16 goals to lead the team's all-time scorer list. Standing on the green field again, he devoted his most precious years, all the fighting spirit and enthusiasm to his beloved Kunshan team without reservation, accompanying the young team to grow step by step, and realizing the firm promise of "aging in Kunshan"!
We are honored to have such a player in our team. It is hard to forget that on the green field he always runs with all his strength, just like a spiritual pillar; outside the green field he is full of human feelings and loved by the fans.
It is hard to say goodbye! The glorious page has been turned, and a brand new journey will start in front of us. Zhang Tianhan said that he will devote himself to youth training in the future. We expect him to continue to contribute to the development of Chinese soccer with his love and dedication to soccer.
I wish Zhang Tianhan all the best for the future!
demobilize
rites
The club will host the second live event (18:30) for Zhang Tianhan on July 17, Round 12 of the Chinese League One
demobilize
Ceremony. All Kunshan fans are welcome to visit the venue and send their best wishes to Zhang Tianhan, a meritorious player of Kunshan team.
