YANG Chen

Date of birth17 January 1974
Place of birthChina
NationalityChinese
Weight74 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionForward

He began his playing career at Beijing Goan and made history when he became the first Chinese player to play in the Bundesliga when he signed for Eintract Frankfurt in July 1998. He forced his way into the international side soon after but could not prevent the club from being relegated. He stayed at the club but will soon be out of contract and is attracting the interest of Hansa Rostock and FC Hamburg. A big ungainly forward he looked interest of Hansa Rostock and FC Hamburg. A big ungainly forward he looked to be one of the emerging stars of the team but has fallen out of favor only returning to be first choice recently. His European experience will be vital for the team to break down the defences in the competition.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 China PR Marlboro Dynasty Cup 2
1
1997-98 China PR Asian Games 1
1
1999-00 China PR AFC Asian Cup 2
1
2001-02 China PR FIFA World Cup 2
2001-02 China PR International Friendly 1
2002-03 China PR International Friendly
1
2003-04 China PR EAFF East Asian Cup 2
1
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
19 Feb 1995 China PR v Korea Republic D 0-0 MARLBORO DYNASTY CUP
23 Feb 1995 Japan v China PR L 2-1 MARLBORO DYNASTY CUP
26 Feb 1995 Hong Kong v China PR L 1-1 (1-3) MARLBORO DYNASTY CUP 3rd place
10 Dec 1998 China PR v Oman W 6-1 Asian Games Group 3 2nd round
26 Oct 2000 China PR v Japan L 2-3 AFC Asian Cup Semi-final
29 Oct 2000 Korea Republic v China PR L 1-0 AFC Asian Cup 3rd place
25 May 2002 China PR v Portugal L 0-2 International Friendly
04 Jun 2002 China PR v Costa Rica L 0-2 FIFA World Cup Finals Group C
13 Jun 2002 Turkey v China PR L 3-0 FIFA World Cup Finals Group C
12 Feb 2003 China PR v Brazil D 0-0 International Friendly
04 Dec 2003 Japan v China PR L 2-0 EAFF East Asian Cup Final group
07 Dec 2003 Korea Republic v China PR L 1-0 EAFF East Asian Cup Final group
10 Dec 2003 China PR v Hong Kong W 3-1 EAFF East Asian Cup Final group


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.