Zhang Zhixiong (Chinese: 张志雄; born 27 September 2006) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chongqing Tonglianglong in the China Super League. He attended the Guangzhou Evergrande Youth Academy.
Early career Zhang Zhixiong joined the Guangzhou Evergrande Football School in 2016 as a self-funded trainee in the ordinary team. After two years, he entered the 06-1 elite squad. In February 2024, he was promoted to Guangzhou FC's senior team. During the 2024 season, he made 19 appearances and scored 3 goals in China League One.
Club career Zhang made his professional debut on 20 July 2024 in a 3–0 victory over Foshan Nanshi, scoring his first career goal with a header in the 9th minute. In October 2024, he scored a notable header against Guangxi FC. In January 2025, he transferred to Chongqing Tongliang Long following Guangzhou FC's withdrawal from professional leagues.
International career Zhang was selected for the China U20 national team in 2025, participating in the U20 Asian Cup. In a group-stage match against Qatar, he made a late substitute appearance and contributed to disrupting the opposition's defense.
Career statistics As of 16 February 2025 ClubSeasonLeagueAppsGoalsGuangzhou FC2024China League One193Chongqing Tongliang Long2025–Chinese Super League00 Sources: Club reports and match data
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