Liu Zhicheng

Liu Zhicheng (; born 28 March 2009) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast.

Early life and youth career Liu was born on 28 March 2009. He was registered with the Shanghai Football Association during his youth career. In March 2023, he was selected for the Chinese Football Association's 2023 first phase Elite Youth Player Training Camp (East China Region) for the 2009 and 2010 age groups, held at Jiangsu Province Jiangning Football Training Base from 30 March to 4 April 2023. He was named in the matchday squad for the first round of the 2026 Chinese Super League season.

International career In March 2026, Liu was called up to the China U17 national team for the second phase training camp in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, from 13 March to 1 April 2026, as part of preparations for the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup. He and Qingdao Hainiu player Kuang Zhaolei delayed their reporting to the national team to participate in the second round of Chinese Super League matches on 15 March 2026.

Liu was included in the China U17 squad for the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup held in Saudi Arabia. He appeared as a substitute defender during the tournament. China finished as runners-up after losing 2–3 to Japan. Following the tournament, the Chinese Football Association sent a letter of appreciation to Qingdao West Coast Football Club for cultivating and contributing Liu to the national team.

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Honours China U17

AFC U-17 Asian Cup runner-up: 2026