About Alex Yang
Born 2005. Alex Yang is a Chinese and Spanish association football player.
Alex Xi Yang (; born 13 June 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Shanghai Port. Born in Spain, he plays for the China national team.
Early life Yang was born on 13 June 2005 in Barcelona, Spain to Chinese parents. At the age of twelve, he switched from seven-a-side football to eleven-a-side football.
Club career As a youth player, Yang joined the youth academy of Spanish side Espanyol and was promoted to the club's reserve team in 2022. In 2024, he signed for Spanish side L'Hospitalet. Ahead of the 2025 season, he signed for Chinese side Qingdao West Coast.
On 5 February 2026, Yang joined the 2025 Chinese Super League winner Shanghai Port.
Style of play Yang plays as a defender. Right-footed, he is known for his crossing ability and his ability to contribute offensively.
Honours China U23 AFC U-23 Asian Cup runner-up: 2026
Hubei U20 Football at the National Games of China: 2025
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Who is Alex Yang?
Spanish-Chinese footballer
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Alex Yang was born on 13 June 2005.
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Alex Yang is an association football player.
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Alex Yang is Chinese and Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Yang. https://biography.guide/alex-yang/
MLA: "Alex Yang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-yang/.
Chicago: "Alex Yang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-yang/.
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