Chen Po-liang (Chinese: 陳柏良; pinyin: Chén Bóliáng; born 11 August 1988) is a Taiwanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast. He is also captain of the Chinese Taipei national football team and their top scorer and made most appearances.
 Chen Po-liang in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 August 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Kaohsiung, Taiwan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Qingdao West Coast | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2006 | Chung Cheng | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | Taiwan PE College | ||
| 2010 | Taipower | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | Pegasus | 7 | (3) |
| 2011 | Taipower | 8 | (10) |
| 2012–2013 | Shenzhen Ruby | 53 | (9) |
| 2014 | Shanghai Shenhua | 13 | (0) |
| 2015–2019 | Zhejiang Greentown | 132 | (11) |
| 2020–2022 | Changchun Yatai | 20 | (2) |
| 2022– | Qingdao West Coast | 57 | (6) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007 | Chinese Taipei U-23 | 2 | (0) |
| 2006– | Chinese Taipei | 86 | (25) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editChen started to display his goal scoring sense since young age. He was the top goalscorer in the National Futsal Championship, in which he scored 28 goals for Minzu Junior High School of Kaohsiung, in 2003.[1] In 2006, he won the Golden Boot in Highschool Football League when he played for Chung Cheng Industrial Vocational High School.[2] His talent has been recognized by Taiwan PE College professor Chao Jung-jui, who later encouraged him to take several tryouts in Japan, with teams such as Chukyo University,[3] Yokohama F. Marinos,[4] F.C. Gifu, and F.C. Kariya.[5]
In August 2010, Taiwanese Football Association banned Chen's qualification in the 2010 Intercity Football League season due to his transfer to Taiwan Power Company F.C.[6]
TSW Pegasus
editHe joined Hong Kong football club TSW Pegasus FC on 21 January 2011.[7] He helped the club to finish third in the 2010-11 Hong Kong First Division League season.[8] He score a total of 3 goals for the club in the half season.[9] He left the club for home in June 2011 to play for Taipower.[10]
Taipower
editAt Taipower, he helped the club win the 2011 AFC President's Cup. He scored 1 goal and made 1 assist in the final. It was the first ever Asian title for any Taiwan football clubs. Chen Po-Liang was voted the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.[11][12]
Shenzhen Ruby
editOn 2 December 2011,it was announced Chen would join Beijing Baxy F.C. reputedly on a RMB 25,000 monthly salary.[13] However, Chen moved to another China League One club Shenzhen Ruby in February 2012.
Shanghai Greenland
editIn December 2013, Chinese Super League side Shanghai Greenland Shenhua official announced that they had signed Chen Po-liang from Shenzhen Ruby.[14]
Hangzhou Greentown
editOn 11 February 2015, Chen transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Hangzhou Greentown.[15]
Changchun Yatai
editOn March 12, 2020, Changchun Yatai announced that they had signed Chen.[16]
International career
editChen was appointed captain of the national team in August 2009. He is the youngest captain in the national team history.[17] On 25 August 2009, in an East Asian Football Championship 2010 semi final game, he scored two goals against Guam to help Chinese Taipei secure a 4-2 win.[18]
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualification first round matches, on 29 June 2011, Chen Po-Liang scored a goal in the 2-1 loss away to Malaysia.[19] Back to Taipei on 3 July 2011 for the return leg, Chen Po-Liang scored a penalty but missed a second as Chinese Taipei won 3-2 at home but lost the tie on the away goals rule. Chen was so upset with the penalty miss that he cried uncontrollably and apologized to the 15,000 fans who attended the game at the Taipei Municipal Stadium.[20][21]
Career statistics
editClub statistics
edit- As of 5 November 2023.[22]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Pegasus | 2010–11 | Hong Kong First Division | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0[a] | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| Taipower | 2011 | Intercity Football League | 8 | 10 | ? | ? | — | 3 | 3 | — | 11 | 13 | ||
| Shenzhen Ruby | 2012 | China League One | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 25 | 5 | |||
| 2013 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 30 | 4 | |||||
| Total | 53 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 9 | ||
| Shanghai Shenhua | 2014 | Chinese Super League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 14 | 0 | |||
| Zhejiang Greentown | 2015 | Chinese Super League | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 25 | 1 | |||
| 2016 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 26 | 2 | |||||
| 2017 | China League One | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 27 | 4 | ||||
| 2018 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 30 | 4 | |||||
| 2019 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 26 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 132 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 12 | ||
| Changchun Yatai | 2020 | China League One | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | |||
| 2021 | Chinese Super League | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | ||
| Qingdao West Coast | 2022 | China League One | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 32 | 4 | |||
| 2023 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 25 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 57 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 285 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 45 | ||
- ^ Appearances in Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
International goals
edit- Scores and results list Chinese Taipei's goal tally first.[23]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 17 June 2007 | Estadio Campo Desportivo, Taipa, Macau | 6–0 |
10–0 | 2008 East Asian Football Championship | |
| 2. | 7–0
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| 3. | 24 June 2007 | Estadio Campo Desportivo, Taipa, Macau | 4–1 |
7–2
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| 4. | 4 April 2008 | Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 3–1 |
4–1 |
2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification | |
| 5. | 27 May 2008 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, India | 1–0 |
2–2 |
Friendly | |
| 6. | 8 April 2009 | Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 1–0 |
5–0 | 2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification | |
| 7. | 2–0
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| 8. | 4–0
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| 9. | 25 August 2009 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 1–2 |
4–2 | ||
| 10. | 3–2
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| 11. | 9 October 2010 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 6–0 |
7–1 |
2010 Long Teng Cup | |
| 12. | 10 February 2011 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 3–0 |
5–2 |
2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification | |
| 13. | 16 February 2011 | New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos | 1–0 |
1–1
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| 14. | 29 June 2011 | Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1–2 |
1–2 |
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 15. | 3 July 2011 | Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 2–2 |
3–2
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| 16. | 30 September 2011 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 2–0 |
3–0 |
2011 Long Teng Cup | |
| 17. | 2 June 2016 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 2–1 |
2–2 |
2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification | |
| 18. | 9 November 2016 | Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong | 1–2 |
2–4 |
2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship | |
| 19. | 26 March 2017 | Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 1–2 |
1–3 |
2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification | |
| 20. | 5 October 2017 | Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 2–1 |
4–2 | Friendly | |
| 21. | 3–1
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| 22. | 10 October 2017 | Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 1–1 |
2–1 |
2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification | |
| 23. | 14 November 2017 | Sport toplumy, Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | 1–2 | 1–2 | ||
| 24. | 4 December 2017 | Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 3–1 |
3–1 |
2017 CTFA International Tournament | |
| 25. | 27 March 2018 | Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan | 1–0 |
1–0 |
2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
Honors
editTaipower
Changchun Yatai
Individual
- Highschool Football League 2006 Golden Boot
- 2008 Intercity Football League Golden Boot and Golden Ball
- 2010 Intercity Football League Golden Boot[26]
- 2011 AFC President's Cup Most Valuable Player[12]
References
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- ^ 洪誌琦、陳毅維、陳柏良赴日受訓 (in Chinese). LTSports. 25 August 2005. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
- ^ 戰畢伊朗呂昆錡、陳柏良赴日逐夢 (in Chinese). LTSports. 11 October 2006. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
- ^ 陳柏良等3人將赴日本參加測試 (in Chinese). LTSports. 10 October 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
- ^ "Captain Taiwan is banned!". TOKKA. 25 August 2010. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011.
- ^ (in Chinese) Chen Po Liang joined Pegasus Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ (in Chinese)陳柏良顧飯碗 旅外夢放心中 Archived 2011-12-04 at the Wayback Machine Apple Daily (Taiwan). 3 October 2011.
- ^ 2010-11 Top Scorer - Coolpoint Ventilation First Division www.hkfa.com. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ (in Chinese)足球 飛馬台將陳柏良決離隊 Apple Daily (Hong Kong). 17 June 2011.
- ^ (in Chinese)台灣足壇22年首冠 台電圓夢[permanent dead link] 中國時報 26 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Triple treat for Taiwan Power". The-AFC.com. Asian Football Confederation. 25 September 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ (in Chinese) "為台灣球員開路 陳柏良赴陸踢球". Upaper. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 申花宣布签约三内援：中华台北队长+国安旧将 (in Chinese)
- ^ 绿地申花球员陈柏良加盟杭州绿城足球俱乐部 Archived February 11, 2015, at the Wayback Machine at shenhuafc.com 2015-02-11 Retrieved 2015-02-11
- ^ Yan, Ruyu. "「台灣隊長」陳柏良轉戰長春亞泰 續留中甲2020新季衝超 原文網址: 「台灣隊長」陳柏良轉戰長春亞泰 續留中甲2020新季衝超". ETTtoday (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ 陳柏良 男足最年輕隊長 (in Chinese). China Times. 16 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011.
- ^ 隊長獨進２球 中華4:2逆轉勝 (in Chinese). Apple Daily (Taiwan). 26 August 2009. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
- ^ (in Chinese)陳柏良破門 中華1分敗 Archived 2011-07-05 at the Wayback Machine Apple Daily (Taiwan). 30 June 2011.
- ^ (in Chinese)中華贏球出局 英雄悲情 Archived 2011-09-02 at the Wayback MachineApple Daily (Taiwan). 4 July 2011.
- ^ (in Chinese)罰丟12碼球 陳柏良痛哭 Archived 2011-09-01 at the Wayback Machine Apple Daily (Taiwan). 4 July 2011.
- ^ 陈柏良 at sodasoccer.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01 (in Chinese) Archived 2016-06-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Chen, Po-Liang". National Football Teams. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ a b "CHEN PO-LIANG". soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "观察： 亚泰重返中超--金元逝去 秩序回归". sports.sina.com.cn. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ (in Chinese) 城市聯賽》最佳11人 [2010-10-30] @ 2010聯發科技全國城市足球聯賽官方部落格]
External links
edit- Chen Po-liang at Soccerway
- Chen Po-liang at EAFF official site
- Chen Po-liang on Facebook