Wang Huiliang ( zh, s=王惠良, p=Wáng Huìliáng; born 5 June 1960) is a Chinese former association football player.

Playing career

Wang Huiliang joined Guangdong Youth academy in 1974 and was promoted to

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's first team squad in 1980. He was called up to the China national team in 1985 for the

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. On 12 May 1985, he made his international debut and scored a goal in a 6–0 victory over

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. On 19 May 1985, he was the starting left midfielder in a 2–1 defeat against

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which was known as the '' 5.19 incident''. Wang retired from football in 1987.

Personal life

Wang became a businessman after his retirement. His son, Wang Peng, is a footballer who currently plays for

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References

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