Age, Biography and Wiki
Sun Xiang was born on 15 January, 1982 in Shanghai, China, is a Chinese footballer. Discover Sun Xiang's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
Sun Xiang |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
15 January, 1982 |
| Birthday |
15 January |
| Birthplace |
Shanghai, China |
| Nationality |
China
|
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 42 years old group.
Sun Xiang Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Sun Xiang height is 1.80 m and Weight 159 lbs.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.80 m |
| Weight |
159 lbs |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sun Xiang's Wife?
His wife is Chen Yanfei (m. 2011)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Chen Yanfei (m. 2011) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sun Xiang Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sun Xiang worth at the age of 42 years old? Sun Xiang’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from China. We have estimated Sun Xiang's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Sun Xiang Social Network
Timeline
Sun Xiang (Mandarin pronunciation: ; born 15 January 1982) is a Chinese former professional footballer who played as a left back.
He played for Shanghai Shenhua, Guangzhou Evergrande, Shanghai SIPG in his native country and spent time on loan at Dutch club PSV Eindhoven and Austrian club Austria Wien, he is the first Chinese player to play in the UEFA Champions League.
At international level, he made 69 appearances for the China national team scoring 5 goals.
Sun Xiang started his football career playing for Shanghai 02 before the club was taken over by Shanghai Shenhua.
He was then promoted to the club's first team in the 2002 season along with his twin brother Sun Ji where they both quickly established themselves within the team.
In the 2003 season, he became the club's first-choice left back and won the top tier title with the club.
Sun, along with Sun Ji, attracted the interests of multiple clubs abroad and had trials with Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven in 2006, but PSV decided to not sign the pair.
The club then decided to sign Sun on loan for the 2006–07 season with an option to sign him on a three-year contract at the end of the season.
He made his debut for the club on 17 February 2007 in a 2–0 win against Heracles Almelo, becoming the first ever Chinese footballer to play in the Eredivisie.
He made his European continental debut on 20 February 2007 in a 1–0 win against Arsenal, becoming the first ever Chinese player to play in the UEFA Champions League.
Then manager Ronald Koeman remarked that Sun had an impressive debut and contributed to the game through his good vision and precise passing.
After the end of his loan period, he was not offered a long-term contract with the club despite appeals from Sun to stay with the club.
On 1 July 2008, Sun was loaned to Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Wien on a one-year deal with the possibility of a one-year extension, becoming the first ever Chinese footballer to play in the Austrian Bundesliga.
He made his debut on 9 July 2008 in a 1–1 draw against SK Austria Kärnten.
This was followed by his first league goal for the club on 7 March 2009 in a 4–0 victory against LASK Linz.
When his loan period expired, he returned to Shanghai where he played for the remainder of the 2009 season.
On 28 April 2010, Sun announced that he gave up joining A-League side Sydney FC and transferred to second-tier side Guangzhou Evergrande instead.
He made his debut for the club alongside Zheng Zhi on 21 July 2010 in a 10–0 win against Nanjing Yoyo.
He scored his first goal for the club on 18 September 2010 in a 2–1 win against Yanbian FC.
In the 2010 season, he made fourteen appearances as Guangzhou finished first place in the second tier and won promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt.
The following season Sun continued to be a major part of the club that invested heavily in improving the squad; and with the club bringing in two-time Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Player of the Year winner Darío Conca, the club won its first ever top tier title in the 2011 season.
In 2013 the Chinese Football Association revoked the league title after it was discovered the Shenhua General manager Lou Shifang had bribed officials to be bias to Shenhua in games that season.
On 5 January 2015, Sun transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG.
He made his debut for the club on 7 March 2015 in a 2–1 win against Jiangsu Sainty.
On 17 July 2016, Sun accidentally collided with Demba Ba and broke Ba's left leg in a 2–1 loss against Shanghai Shenhua.
In December 2016, it was revealed that Sun was diagnosed as highly aggressive B-cell lymphoma.
Sun did not clarify or confirm the report.
On 6 February 2017, Shanghai SIPG announced Sun had left the club due to "physical problems".
