About Wang Donglei
Lived 1985 – 2008 (aged 23). Wang Donglei was a Chinese association football player.
Wang Donglei (Simplified Chinese: 王冬雷) (1 January 1985 – 5 April 2008) was a Chinese footballer. He played for Nanjing Yoyo in Chinese Jia League.
Wang Donglei was only 23 years old when he died in a car accident on the night of 5 April 2008. He is the first footballer to have died during his playing career in the Chinese professional football league.
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Who was Wang Donglei?
Chinese footballer (1985-2008)
When was Wang Donglei born?
Wang Donglei was born on 1 January 1985 in Liaoning.
When did Wang Donglei die?
Wang Donglei died on 5 April 2008 in Nanjing.
What was Wang Donglei's occupation?
Wang Donglei was an association football player.
What nationality was Wang Donglei?
Wang Donglei was Chinese.
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