Zhang Linpeng

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Zhang Linpeng's career is defined by sustained excellence at the highest level of Asian club football. He was a cornerstone of Guangzhou Evergrande's golden era, winning the Chinese Super League eight times in a row and lifting the AFC Champions League twice. His durability and consistency are remarkable; he has played over 400 professional matches. Being called "the best Chinese footballer in the CSL" by Marcello Lippi is a testament to his impact. Zhang's leadership has been crucial for both club and country, and he remains a respected figure in Chinese football.

AwardsZhang Linpeng has won numerous team honors, including eight Chinese Super League titles and two AFC Champions League trophies with Guangzhou Evergrande, plus a CSL title with Shanghai Port. Individually, he has been named to the CSL Team of the Year multiple times, though specific individual awards are not well-documented in public sources.

Records & Feats

Eight consecutive CSL titles

Team record·2019

Part of the Guangzhou Evergrande squad that won the Chinese Super League eight times in a row from 2011 to 2019.

Two AFC Champions League titles

Team record·2015

Won the AFC Champions League twice with Guangzhou Evergrande, in 2013 and 2015.