About Zhang Linyan
Born 2001. Zhang Linyan is a Chinese association football player.
Zhang Linyan (; born 16 January 2001) is a Chinese footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese Women's Super League club Wuhan Jianghan University and the China national team.
Career Zhang is a product of Evergrande International Football School.
She was part of the China squad which reached the gold at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. After her performance, David Beckham congratulated her in social media.
In July 2022, Zhang joined Swiss Women's Super League club Grasshopper Club Zürich on loan from the Chinese Women's Super League club Wuhan Jianghan University F.C.
On 14 September 2023, it was announced that Zhang joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the 2023–24 season. On 11 October 2023, she made her debut for the team in a 6–0 victory against Reading in the league cup, in which she scored her debut goal in the 10th minute.
Career statistics Club
International
Scores and results list China's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zhang goal.
Honours China
AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2022
Individual
SAFP Women Super League Golden Player: 2022–23 SAFP Golden 11: 2022–23
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Zhang Linyan?
Chinese association football player
When was Zhang Linyan born?
Zhang Linyan was born on 16 January 2001 in Jiangyou.
What is Zhang Linyan's occupation?
Zhang Linyan is an association football player.
What nationality is Zhang Linyan?
Zhang Linyan is Chinese.
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