Shang Yi (Chinese: 商毅; born 20 January 1979) is Chinese former footballer who played at both professional and international levels, as a midfielder. He is a commentator for Beijing TV Sports Channel.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1979-01-20) 20 January 1979 (age 43) | ||
| Place of birth | Tianjin, China | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2003 | Beijing Guoan | 66 | (3) |
| 2003–2004 | Xerez | 8 | (1) |
| 2004–2008 | Beijing Guoan | 23 | (0) |
| Total | 97 | (4) | |
| National team | |||
| 2000 | China | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Born in Tianjin, Shang began his career at Beijing Guoan, spending his entire career there, minus a short spell in Spain with Xerez during the 2003–04 season.[1] While at Xerez, Shang hit the headlines after the club was paid to play him by a "personal sponsor" of the player.[2] He is mainly remembered for scoring a goal versus Cádiz CF, fierce rivals of the club[3]
Shang earned two caps for China in 2000.[1]
Shang became a commentator for Beijing TV Sports Channel after his retirement.[4]
Shang Yi married table tennis player Wu Na in 2003.[5] They have a son Shang Juncheng who is a professional tennis player.[6]
Beijing Guoan