Shang Yi (Chinese: 商毅; born 20 January 1979) is a Chinese former footballer who played at both professional and international levels, as a midfielder. He is a commentator for Beijing TV Sports Channel.
Playing career
Born in Tianjin, Shang began his career at Beijing Guoan, spending his entire career there, minus a short spell in Spain with Xerez during the 2003–04 season.[1] While at Xerez, Shang hit the headlines after the club was paid to play him by a "personal sponsor" of the player.[2] He is mainly remembered for scoring a goal versus Cádiz CF, fierce rivals of the club[3]
Shang earned two caps for China in 2000.[1]
Later career
Shang became a commentator for Beijing TV Sports Channel after his retirement.[4]
Personal life
Shang Yi married table tennis player Wu Na in 2003.[5] They have a son Shang Juncheng who is a professional tennis player.[6]
Honours
References
- ^ a b c Shang Yi at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "City slicker nets £25,000". BBC Sport. 6 February 2004.
- ^ "Del cielo al infierno". 17 June 2013.
- ^ "国安退役球员不走老路 杨璞博客火商毅成解说" (in Chinese). 19 October 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "邬娜：为爱人放弃乒乓球 我想去西班牙陪商毅" (in Chinese). 11 January 2004.
- ^ "前国安前锋:儿子选网球因兴趣 盼他成职业网球手". junengjituan.com (in Chinese).