Du Zhiren

Du Zhiren is a retired Chinese footballer. Nicknamed "B-Boy", he played as a left winger for his home province of Guangdong in a domestic level throughout the 1970s. He also represented China internationally for their debut in the 1976 AFC Asian Cup.

Club career

Du began his career in 1965 within the youth sector of Guangdong and would remain there throughout the remainder of the 1960s. In 1970, he was promoted to the senior squad. He was recognized by both his style of play with his speed and awareness in front of the goalpost as well as being recognized for his appearance alongside full-back Yue Yongrong. Alongside right winger Ou Weiting, he participated in the 1975 National Games of China where he contributed greatly in the club winning the tournament before retiring two years later.

International career

Du was first called up to represent China through a series of friendlies in 1975. His greatest accomplishment came through making the final 18-man squad of for the 1976 AFC Asian Cup where he played as a reserve with the Chinese Dragons achieving third place.

Later life

Following his retirement, Du would remain in Guangzhou to contribute in the development of grassroots football in the area.