Chi Zhongguo


Chi Zhongguo is a Chinese footballer of Korean descent who currently plays for Beijing Sinobo Guoan in the Chinese Super League.

Club career

Chi Zhongguo decided to turn to professional when he graduated from Yanbian No.1 Middle School in 2008. After failing to join Beijing Institute of Technology, he signed a contract with hometown club Yanbian FC. On 29 March 2009, he made his senior debut in a 2–1 away defeat against Shanghai East Asia, coming on as a substitute for Han Songfeng in 73rd minute. On 25 October 2009, he scored his first goal for Yanbian, which ensured Yanbian beat Anhui Jiufang 2–0. Chi gradually became the regular starter in the club and was issued the number 10 jersey in 2013. On 27 July 2013, he made his 100th appearance for Yanbian in a league match against Tianjin Songjiang.
On 4 January 2015, Chi moved to Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenxin on a free transfer. He made his Super League debut on 8 March 2015, in the first match of the season against Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, coming on as a substitute for Yang Jiawei. He scored his first Super League goal in 57th minute of this match, however, Shanghai Shenxin finally lost to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua 6–2.
On 2 February 2016, Chi returned to Yanbian Funde who newly promoted to the Chinese Super League after Shanghai Shenxin's relegation. He played two season for Yanbian, scoring two goals in 53 appearances and transferred to Super League side Beijing Sinobo Guoan on 1 January 2018 after Yanbian Funde relegated to the China League One.

International career

On 10 January 2017, Chi made his debut for Chinese national team in the 2017 China Cup against Iceland.

Career statistics

Statistics accurate as of match played 31 December 2019.

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Honours

Club

Beijing Guoan