13 Facts About Chen Zhizhao

Chen Zhizhao would go on to have a brief spell with Brazilian team Corinthians before returning to China with Beijing Guoan.

Chen Zhizhao started his football career playing for Shanghai Shenhua's youth academy; however, he was unable to break into their first team.

Chen Zhizhao quickly established himself within the team and would play in 13 league games and see Citizen come second within the league.

Chen Zhizhao scored three goals as Nanchang finished second in the China League One and won promotion to the Chinese Super League for the first time.

Chen Zhizhao scored ten goals and assisted eight times in thirty appearances which secured Nanchang's stay in the top flight for the next season.

Chen Zhizhao refused to return to the club after this incident.

Chen Zhizhao didn't make any appearances for the club in the 2011 season and instead played for Panyu Pearl, a futsal team in his hometown.

In February 2012, Chen Zhizhao was loaned to Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A side Corinthians until 31 December 2013.

On 11 March 2013, Chen Zhizhao was called up to the Chinese national team by then manager Jose Antonio Camacho to be a part of the squad that would face Iraq during 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

Chen Zhizhao returned to his parent club Shanghai Shenxin after the 2013 season.

On 28 February 2014, Chen Zhizhao transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan.

Chen Zhizhao received a ban of four matches at the beginning of 2014 season by Chinese Football Association for age falsification which he changed his age from 14 March 1988 to 14 March 1989.

On 18 June 2017, Chen Zhizhao was involved in a collision during a league match with Shanghai SIPG.