Wang Shanshan


Wang Shanshan is a Chinese association football player who plays for Chinese Women's [Super League] club Beijing Jingtan.

International career

Wang played at the 2011 Summer Universiade – Women's tournament|2011 Summer Universiade]. She made her debut for the China women's [national football team|senior team] in March 2012 against Germany. In April 2015, she scored in China's 2–1 friendly defeat to England.
At the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, she scored 9 goals against Tajikistan after coming off the bench in the 56th minute.

Style of play

Wang is adept at both defence and attack, thus becoming a prime example of a utility player in football. Chinese press likens her to legendary Dutchman Ruud Gullit.
Her all-roundedness is most prominently demonstrated on international duty at the 2015 FIFA [Women's World Cup].

Honours

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