On August 1, 2024, heavy news came that Dalian Kuncheng Football Club of S.B. ushered in new blood - former international footballer Zhou Lin formally joined the coaching team to assume the position of executive head coach, while the former head coach Zhao Faqing was promoted to the position of head coach, opening a new chapter.
The following is the official release of the detailed introduction of the coach Zhou Lin: This 81-year-old son of Tianjin has played as a defender for many top teams, such as the former Defender Huandao, Chongqing Lifan, Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Evergrande, etc. He has been selected for the national team many times, and has been regarded as the "Super Platinum Generation of China" along with Zhang Yaokun, Qu Bo, and other 81 players. After his retirement, Zhou Lin successfully transformed himself and took over Shijiazhuang Kung Fu in June of the 2023 season, leading the team to 12 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats in 20 matches, winning the third place in the Central League.
Meanwhile, the addition of Zhou Lin has brought new vigor to Dalian Kuncheng. Zhao Faqing, the former head coach of the team, was appointed at the beginning of the season and led the team to win the third place in the North Zone of the Preliminary Round of the Chinese B League and advance to the First Division. With the synergy of coaches Zhou Lin and Zhao Faqing, we expect Dalian Kuncheng to have another successful season in the B and A division.
