Wang Changtai


Wang Changtai is a Chinese former footballer.

Club career

Born in Dalian, in 1965, Wang joined the Dalian Amateur Sports School. In 1970, Wang joined Liaoning, winning the 1978 Chinese National League during his time at the club. In 1981, Wang signed for Dalian Shipyard, later renamed to Dalian, winning the 1981 Yi League and the 1983 Jia-B League at the club.

International career

On 19 July 1977, Wang made his debut for China, scoring in a 3–2 win against Zaire.

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
119 July 1977Workers' Stadium, Beijing, China3–2Friendly
214 December 1978Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand1–03–01978 Asian Games
319 December 1978Chulalongkorn University Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand1–07–11978 Asian Games
419 December 1978Chulalongkorn University Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand2–07–11978 Asian Games
519 December 1978Chulalongkorn University Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand7–17–11978 Asian Games

Coaching career

Following his retirement in 1984, Wang took up a coaching role at Dalian's women's team. In 1991, Wang was appointed head coach of China's women's youth team. In 1998, Wang managed China's youth teams. The following year, Wang was appointed manager of Shaanxi Guoli, remaining with the club until 2000. During the 2001 season, Wang managed Zhejiang Greentown on an interim basis, following joining Zhejiang in 2000. At the end of the 2003 season, Wang left Zhejiang Greentown.