Lin Qiang (footballer)

Lin Qiang (simplified Chinese: 林强; traditional Chinese: 林強; pinyin: Lín Qiáng; born 13 January 1960) is a former Chinese footballer.

Lin Qiang
林强
Personal information
Full name Lin Qiang
Date of birth (1960-01-13) 13 January 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Wuhan, China
Position(s) Left wing
Youth career
Hubei Youth Football Team
→ Guangdong Youth (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Hubei Football Team
International career
1983–1985 China 27 (2)
Managerial career
Wuhan Police Football Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career edit

Born in 1960 in Wuhan, Hubei, Lin joined Hubei Youth Football Team in 1976. During his time playing youth football in Hubei, Lin was "borrowed" by Guangdong Youth for a tour of Japan. Lin later played senior football for Hubei Football Team. Following retirement, Lin joined the police, managing the Wuhan Police Football Team.[1]

International career edit

On 4 December 1983, Lin made his debut, as a substitute, for China in a 2–1 win against Australia.[2]

International goals edit

Scores and results list China's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 3 November 1984 Workers’ Stadium, Beijing, China   Australia 2–1 3–2 Ampol Cup
2 20 February 1985 Canidrome, Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Macau   Macau 2–0 4–0 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification

References edit

  1. ^ "林强:当年中国足球队打日韩基本就是砍瓜切菜" (in Chinese). Kuaibao. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Lin Qiang". China National Football Team Database. Retrieved 3 October 2019.