Zhang Xiuwei 张修维

Zhang Xiuwei (simplified Chinese: 张修维; traditional Chinese: 張修維; pinyin: Zhang Xiuwei; born 13 March 1996) is a Chinese footballer who currently plays for Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League.

Club Career

Zhang Xiuwei started his football career when he joined Chengdu Youth in 2009. After an unsuccessful trial with Lille, he then joined Lyon's youth academy in April 2014, signing a two-year contract. He made his senior debut for Lyon B on 23 August 2014 in a 1–1 draw against Lyon-Duchere in the Championnat de France Amateur.

On 1 February 2016, Zhang transferred to China League One side Tianjin Quanjian. He made his debut for the club on 8 May 2016 in a 3–2 away loss against Qingdao Jonoon, coming on as a substitute for Xia Ningning in the 67th minute. He became a regular starter after Fabio Cannavaro was appointed as the manager of the club. On 4 September 2016, he scored his first senior goal in a 1–0 home win against Wuhan Zall. He then scored twice on 11 September 2016 in a 3–1 away win against Beijing Renhe. He scored three goals in 15 appearances in the 2016 season as Tianjin won the League One title and promotion to the top tier. He underwent a successful surgery for a metatarsal fracture in November 2016. On 1 April 2017, Zhang made his Super League debut in a 1–0 home win against Henan Jianye, coming on for Wang Yongpo in the 77th minute. He scored his first Super League goal on 3 June 2017 in a 2–1 away win against Shandong Luneng.

On 15 August 2017, Zhang involved in a car accident at Heping District where he hit six cars with his Porsche 991. A blood test showed that his blood alcohol content was 189.3mg/100ml (0.1893%). He was arrested on 16 August 2017 on suspicion of driving under the influence. On 14 September 2017, Zhang, who was out on bail, was temporary banned from football by the Chinese Football Association. He was sentenced to three months' probation on 15 December 2017, missing Tianjin Quanjian's preseason training for the 2018 season. He was also rev