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Deng Lejun

b. 1971

Chinese footballer

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About Deng Lejun

Born 1971. Deng Lejun is a Chinese association football player.

Deng Lejun (; born 18 September 1971) is a former professional footballer for several Chinese Super League teams and is currently a golfer.

Deng joined the Beijing football team in 1991, the same year he made the all-star team in FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Beijing team later became professional club Beijing Guoan in 1994. As a member of Beijing Guoan, Deng won the 1995 runner up in the Chinese Jia-A League and won the Chinese FA Cup twice. In 1998, Deng was interested in moving to Shenzhen Pingan but was forced to transfer to Shandong Luneng. At Shandong, Deng became the team captain and won the league championship and another FA Cup, however he lost his start position due to team politics after Slobodan Santrač began managing the team. In 2000, Deng decide to retire from football as he could not pass the 12-minute run test set up by the Chinese FA.

Style of play Deng is limited in physical strength but is good at anticipation and vision. He won the nickname "Little Zhuge" for his wise passing. His teammate Zhou Ning once said he would be in Bundesliga if he can combine Deng's brain with his body.

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Who is Deng Lejun?

Chinese footballer

When was Deng Lejun born?

Deng Lejun was born on 18 September 1971 in Beijing.

What is Deng Lejun's occupation?

Deng Lejun is an association football player.

What nationality is Deng Lejun?

Deng Lejun is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Deng Lejun

· Wikidata: Q3183836

· DBpedia: Deng Lejun

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