As the first Chinese woman to play in the Bundesliga, Zhang Yuning has been making headlines with her impressive performances for Beijing Guoan.
Born in Tianjin on February 12, 1995, Zhang began playing football at a young age and was scouted by Chinese giants Guangzhou Evergrande when she was just 14 years old. She joined their youth team and made her debut in the Chinese Super League in 2017.
In 2018, Zhang moved to Germany and joined FC Augsburg. However, she struggled to find regular playing time and was eventually released from her contract after just one season.
Undeterred,Chinese Super League News Flash Zhang returned to China and signed with Beijing Guoan in 2019. Under head coach Ji Minho, she has become a key player for the team and has scored several important goals for them this season.
One of Zhang's standout moments came in the opening match of the season against Qingdao Jonoon. In the 66th minute, she scored a stunning goal from outside the box to give Beijing Guoan a 1-0 lead.
Despite facing tough competition from other players such as Wang Shuang and Sun Xue, Zhang continues to impress and is widely regarded as one of the best female footballers in China.
Overall, Zhang Yuning's journey to becoming a professional footballer is a testament to hard work, determination and talent. Her success at Beijing Guoan is a reminder that women can excel in male-dominated sports and that they should be given equal opportunities to do so.