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Sun Jihai (Chinese: 孙继海; pinyin: Sūn Jìhǎi; Mandarin pronunciation: [swə́n tɕî xàɪ]; born 30 September 1977) is a Chinese former professional footballer who played in the English Premier League.
Dec 11, 2016 · The former Man City defender and Club Ambassador in China, Sun Jihai, has announced his retirement from professional football at 39. He made 130 appearances and scored four goals for the Blues, and was the first Chinese player to score in the Premier League.
May 23, 2023 · Man City fans will fondly remember Sun Jihai, their former midfielder who has gone on to have a successful career outside the game.
- Josh Fordham
Oct 1, 2022 · Former Manchester City star Sun Jihai is now a successful businessman away from football. Jihai joined the Blues in 2002 from Chinese side DL Shide. The full-back would go on to become a...
Dec 11, 2016 · With the ending of Sun Jihai's career, a significant chapter of Chinese football comes to a conclusion. The one-time Man City man was a trailblazer.
- Chris Atkins
View the player profile of Defender Sun Jihai, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League.
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