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Sun Jihai
China · Defender
Sun Jihai made history as the first Chinese player to score in the Premier League, a diving header against Birmingham City in 2002, during six seasons as a reliable, attack-minded full-back for Manchester City. He made 123 appearances for the club, becoming a pioneering figure for Chinese footballers in England.
Nationality
China
Position
Defender
Appearances
123
Goals
3
Clubs
1
Clubs
Manchester City
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