Yang Li (footballer) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yang Li | ||
| Date of birth | 31 January 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2022 | Jiangsu | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013– | China | 63 | (30) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 June 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 June 2019 |
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Yang Li (simplified Chinese: 杨丽; traditional Chinese: 楊麗; pinyin: Yáng Lì; born on January 31, 1991) is a skilled Chinese footballer. She plays as a striker, which means she is a player who focuses on scoring goals. Many people have compared her to the famous Chinese striker Sun Wen because of her amazing performance on the field.
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Yang Li's International Football Journey
Yang Li started playing for the Chinese women's national team in 2013. Her first game was a friendly match against New Zealand on November 24, 2013.
Early Success and Goal-Scoring
In 2014, Yang Li joined the Four Nations Tournament. She scored two goals in her very first game during this tournament. This happened on February 13, 2014, in a 3–1 win against Mexico.
Shining at the AFC Women's Asian Cup
Yang Li showed her incredible talent at the 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup. She was the top goalscorer in the tournament, scoring six goals in five games. She shared this honor with another player, Park Eun-sun. Her team finished in third place, which helped them qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Facing Challenges: Injuries
Unfortunately, Yang Li faced a challenge right before the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. She had to miss the tournament because of injuries that kept coming back. Despite this setback, she continued to work hard and play for her country.
Awards and Achievements
Yang Li has earned several honors throughout her career, both with her team and as an individual player.
Team Achievements
- Four Nations Tournament:
- 2014
- 2016
Individual Awards
- AFC Women's Asian Cup Top Goalscorer: 2014
More About Yang Li's Goals
Yang Li has scored many important goals for the Chinese national team. She scored multiple goals in friendly matches and during big tournaments like the 2014 Algarve Cup and the 2014 Asian Games. Her ability to score goals has always been a key part of her game.
Where to Find More Information
- Yang Li at SoccerwayLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Profile at Chinese Football Association (CFA)
