Zhao Junzhe is a Chinese football coach and former professional footballer who was most recently the manager of Chinese Super League club Cangzhou Mighty Lions.
12 Facts About Zhao Junzhe
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Zhao Junzhe spent his entire playing career at Liaoning FC.
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Zhao Junzhe was promoted to Liaoning FC's first team from the club's youth academy and made his debut in the 1998 season.
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Zhao Junzhe continued to be a vital member for Liaoning that season when he aided them to being runners-up and the Chinese FA Cup.
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Zhao Junzhe was promoted to club captain and won the Chinese Football Association Player of the Year award in 2004.
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Zhao Junzhe announced his retirement from football at the end of the 2016 season.
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Zhao Junzhe was included into the Chinese national team by then manager Bora Milutinovic for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
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Zhao Junzhe played a vital role in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup in which China finished the tournament as runners-up.
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On 29 September 2017, Zhao Junzhe was appointed as the caretaker manager of Liaoning FC, who sat at the bottom of the league table.
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On 12 December 2017, Zhao Junzhe's caretaker spell ended when Chen Yang became the manager of Liaoning.
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On 21 February 2023, Zhao Junzhe was appointed as the head coach of Chinese Super League club Cangzhou Mighty Lions.
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Zhao Junzhe is a descendant of Boolungga, who is the brother of Giocangga.