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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 footballer who played in the English Premier League. Sun is one of the most well-known footballers in East Asia, as he is the first East Asian footballer to score in the Premier League when he scored ...
Dec 11, 2016 · Former Man City defender Sun Jihai has announced his retirement from professional football. Having completed the League One season with Chinese side Beijing Renhe, the full-back has hung up his boots, aged 39. Sun made 130 appearances for the Blues where he spent six years, from 2002 to 2008, scoring for the Club on four occasions.
May 23, 2023 · Josh Fordham. Published: 10:39, 23 May 2023. Updated: 10:41, 23 May 2023. Man City fans will fondly remember Sun Jihai, their former midfielder who has gone on to have a successful career outside...
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...
Overview. Stats. Personal Details. Nationality. China. Date of Birth. 30/09/1977. Height. 178cm. Premier League Playing Career. Test your knowledge of the Premier League's Asian players. OTD - 30 September. View the player profile of Defender Sun Jihai, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League.
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.
10 Oct 2014. Sun shines: Man City's Chinese star. Sun Jihai was the first Chinese player to score in the Barclays Premier League. Here are highlights of his time at Man City. Latest Videos. 01:46. Sun shines: Man City's Chinese star. Most Watched. All Videos. Lead Partner. Official Bank. Official Beer. Official Engine Oil Partner.
Check out the latest domestic and international stats, match logs, goals, height, weight and more for Sun Jihai playing for Manchester City FC, China PR men's national team and Chongqing SWM FC in the Premier League, Asian Cup and World Cup.
Mar 3, 2020 · Sun watched his new team’s game against Birmingham City before making his debut against Coventry City. Sun Jihai in English FA Cup action with Sheffield United in 2009. Photo: AFP. He featured...
Oct 23, 2015 · Chris Slater Senior Reporter. The fomer City defender was honoured at the Football Museum today. He became a cult hero during his time at City. But now Sun Jihai has now been placed alongside...
