April 29th was an ordinary match day for the Chinese Super League.

　　But before the start of the game at 18:00, a piece of bad news suddenly came from Chinese football-former international Zhang Enhua passed away at the age of 48.

　　A reporter from Chinanews.com repeatedly confirmed the accuracy of the news to the Chinese Football Association, and finally got a positive answer.

　　It is reported that Zhang Enhua died of a myocardial infarction after drinking alcohol.

Screenshot of Zhang Enhua's social media

　　Turning on Zhang Enhua's social media, the last post remained in the early morning of April 28, which was a birthday greeting automatically released by the system.

　　The world is unpredictable, and this day has become the end of Zhang Enhua's life.

Below this post, fans are now full of sorrowful messages.

Fan comment screenshot

　　After learning of the bad news, Zhang Enhua’s hometown team, Dalian People’s Professional Football Club, issued a message: “It is sad to hear this. Zhang Enhua has won 7 top league championships on behalf of the Dalian team. He is not only the defensive needle of the team’s back line. He is also a veritable spiritual leader in the history of Dalian football. The moon is full in the sky, the moon is half a month in the world, and he is also a mentor and friend in his life.

Dalian People's Professional Football Club issued a message to mourn.

　　When it comes to Zhang Enhua, the first thing that comes to mind is the picture of him playing for the Dalian Wanda team, the hegemon of the A-League. As a central defender, he is an important core of the team.

It is precisely because of his stable blessing in the back line that the Dalian team won seven top league championship trophies in the A era.

　　Zhang Enhua is also an important defense general of the national football team. He was selected for the national football team in 1996. In the 1997 World Preliminary Asian Top Ten, it was Zhang Enhua's lion shake and broke through the Saudi goal to help the national football team 1:0. Victory against the opponents kept the hope of impacting the World Cup, which can also be regarded as the brightest moment of Zhang Enhua's national team's career.

　　But unfortunately, the national football team failed to qualify as expected in the World Preliminaries.

Zhang Enhua (left) during the national team.

Image source: Osports All Sports Photo Agency.

　　In 2001, Zhang Enhua spent a short time abroad and joined the British sub-level team Greensby.

Although it was only three months, it still left a deep impression on the local fans.

　　Zhang Enhua's joining node coincided with the absence of three central defenders from Greensby due to injuries, and the team was struggling in the relegation circle.

His joining has changed the team's decline.

In the first show, he led Greensby to a 2-0 victory over Norwich at home.

　　During his stay abroad, Zhang Enhua played 17 games in 3 months, scored 3 goals, and was elected the best player of the game twice.

His aggressive playing style has been loved by many British fans.

Game scenes during Zhang Enhua's study abroad.

　　After returning to China, Zhang Enhua returned to his hometown team Dalian team.

At the same time, he once again wore the national football jersey and stood on the stage of the world preliminaries.

This time, Chinese football rushed into the World Cup as hoped.

　　But for Zhang Enhua, 0 appearances in the Korea-Japan World Cup is still a career regret.

Even after Fan Zhiyi was injured in the first game, the then national football coach Milu did not give Zhang Enhua a chance.

Since then, Zhang Enhua has faded out of the national team, and his national team's number of appearances is fixed at 59 games and scored 5 goals.

　　At the end of his career, Zhang Enhua also moved to Tianjin Master Kong, Hong Kong Nanhua and other teams, and finally retired in 2006.

Zhang Enhua played for the Dalian team.

Image source: Osports All Sports Photo Agency

　　After retiring, Zhang Enhua has not been far away from football.

After passing the AFC coaching certificate, he also went to La Liga Villarreal team as an assistant coach for further studies.

After returning to China, he served as the Shenzhen Football Team leader and Chinese coach.

　　At the 2018 World Cup, Zhang Enhua also served as a CCTV commentator.

After the national football team was eliminated by Iran in the 2019 Asian Cup, Zheng Zhi once choked up and said sorry to the fans.

Zhang Enhua, who served as a guest commentator in the live broadcast room, was also moved to tears after seeing this scene.

Zhang Enhua once attended the memorial service of mentor Chi Shangbin.

Photo by Yang Xiliang

　　One month ago, Zhang Enhua attended the memorial service of his teacher Chi Shangbin in Dalian.

After just 48 days, the news of "Zhang Enhua's death" appeared in the hot search on Weibo so coldly.

　　And two days ago, Zhang Enhua also opened an account on a social media platform, and his profile also read: "The old boy who loves football."

　　In the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, most of the international players have now taken up coaches and management positions and continue to contribute to Chinese football.

　　Unfortunately, the old boy who loves football can no longer continue his love.

May there be football in heaven too!

Zhang Enhua, go all the way!

(Author Bian Liqun)