- Li Weifeng
Football player infobox
playername = Li Weifeng
李玮峰
nickname = Big head (大头)
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1978|12|1
cityofbirth =Changchun
countryofbirth = China
currentclub = flagicon|ChinaWuhan Guanggu
clubnumber = 44
height = 1.82 m
position = Defender
youthyears = 1997
youthclubs =Tianjin Locomotive
years = 1998–2002
2002–2003
2003–2005
2006–2008
2008–
clubs =Shenzhen Shangqingyin
EvertonShenzhen Shangqingyin Shanghai Shenhua Wuhan Guanggu
caps(goals) = 92 (4)
01 (0)
58 (4)
47 (8)
0 (0)
nationalyears = 1999–
nationalteam = flagicon|China China
nationalcaps(goals) = 105 (13)
pcupdate =20 September 2008
ntupdate =27 March 2007 Li Wei-Feng (zh-c|c=李玮峰, born
December 1 ,1978 inChangchun ,People's Republic of China ) is a Chinese footballer who has represented the Chinese national football team over 90 times. He also played in 1997FIFA World Youth Championship .Li is a central defender and is known for his heading ability which earned him the nickname "Da Tou" (Big Head). Aside from his
soccer skills, Li is also involved in various off-the-field controversies, such as him earning two red cards for the Chinese team in the 2005East Asian Invitation, as well as allegedly forcing out managerChi Shangbin inShenzhen , earning him the nickname "Qiu Ba" (soccer bully).Li has previously played for
Shenzhen Pingan and had a short trial at English side Everton immediately after the 2002 World Cup, as part of an Everton deal with Chinese sponsorKejian . However, Li was unable to convince the Everton coaching team for a permanent deal and returned toShenzhen .In the beginning of 2006, Li Weifeng left
Shenzhen Jianlibao due to the club's financial difficulties, and followed many of his fellow stars out of the club.Shanghai Shenhua bought him for 6 millionRenminbi Yuan, despite reported interest fromSerie A teamFiorentina . In September 2006, he was thrown of the Chinese national football team for hitting a player and hence earning his sixthred card in 14 months during anAFC Champions League game with Shanghai Shenhua. His captain position in the national team was later assigned toZheng Zhi .February 20 ,2008 Li grabedKeita Suzuki of Japan by thethroat while playing a soccer game ofEast Asian Cup 2008 inChongqing ,China [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7254748.stmBBC Day in pictures ] ] .Club Career Stats
Last update: 22 March 2007
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