Liu Shaoziyang

Liu Shaoziyang (; born 11 December 2003) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.

Club career Early career Born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang but moved to Wuhan as a child, Liu started his career as an outfield player. He switched to play in goal when a coach at his primary school noted his height and potential ability as a goalkeeper. Against his mother's wishes, Liu started training as a goalkeeper with his coach before the main school training every day.

Bayern Munich In January 2021, Liu began training with German giants Bayern Munich. He would regularly return to the Bavarian club for further training throughout the year, and in December it was announced that a professional contract had been signed. In signing for Bayern Munich, Liu became their first ever Chinese player. He was registered with the reserve team. He was only called-up with the senior team once for a 2–2 away Austrian Bundesliga draw against WSG Tirol on 7 August 2022 as an unused substitute. He played mostly with the reserves, Austria Klagenfurt II, at the Kärntner Liga, and played two matches with the under-18 team in their youth sector at the ÖFB Jugendliga U18. His loan spell was cut short at the halfway mark of the season and he was loaned instead to 2. Liga club Grazer AK for the remaining half of the season.

On 4 July 2023, he signed for recently relegated 2. Liga club SV Ried on loan for the 2023–24 season. Although registered with the senior team, he only featured with the reserve team SV Ried II in the Austrian Regionalliga Central throughout his loan-spell.

SV Horn On 31 July 2024, he moved to 2. Liga club SV Horn on a two-year deal until 2026.

Los Angeles FC 2 After penning a contract with his former club Bayern Munich II for only the summer of 2025, Liu signed for MLS Next Pro club Los Angeles FC 2 on 25 September 2025.

Beijing Guoan On 1 July 2026, Liu returned to China and joined Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.

International career Liu has represented China at the under-21 level internationally.

Personal life Liu has named German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen as an inspiration to him. He supports Premier League club Everton.

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