Feng Zhigang (; 27 February 1969 – 7 July 2011) was a Chinese

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who played for

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in the

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. In the aspect of club football, he played for Wuhan Hongtao K and Qianwei Huandao.

Playing career

Feng Zhigang was born in

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on 27 February 1969. His playing position is defender. From 1992 to 1995, Feng Zhigang played for Wuhan Steelworks football club. From 1996 to 1998, Feng Zhigang joined Qianwei Huandao. From 2001 to 2008, Feng Zhigang returned and played for Wuhan Hongtao K until he retired. Feng Zhigang entered the

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in 1992 and has played for

in the

Management career

Feng Zhigang retired in 2001, then he worked as assistant coach of Wuhan Hongtao K. In 2008, Wuhan Hongtao K quit the

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. Feng Zhigang went to work as assistant coach of Shaanxi Baorong Chanba.

Death

On November 27, 2009, Feng Zhigang suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage in Wuhan metro supermarket when he was shopping. Family members sent him to the Wuhan University zhongnan hospital for emergency treatment. After two operations, Feng Zhigang remained in a coma. On July 7, 2011, Feng Zhigang died in hospital, at the age of 42.

Honours

Qianwei Huandao * Jia B League: 1996

References

External links

Team China Stats
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