On April 29, Zhang Enhua, a famous Chinese football legend and former captain of the Chinese national men's football team, died in Shenzhen for some reason, at the age of 48.

  It is worth mentioning that April 28 is Zhang Enhua’s birthday, and that night he also posted a picture of himself cutting a cake in his circle of friends.

  Zhang Enhua was born in Dalian, Liaoning Province in April 1973.

As a national football player, he has played for the former Dalian Shide, Tianjin Master Kong, Hong Kong South China Club and so on.

Zhang Enhua spent most of his career in Dalian Shide and his predecessor, Dalian Wanda. He was the main defender of Dalian Shide and one of the main contributors to Dalian's "seven crowns" and multiple cup championships.

  In 1996, Zhang Enhua was selected for the national team and played for the Chinese men's football team led by Milutinovic in the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan. He represented the national team in 59 games and scored 5 goals.

  After retiring, Zhang Enhua also studied abroad, once entered the Villarreal coaching staff, and once became the hope of a young Chinese football coach.

  The death of Zhang Enhua made many football players and fans grief.

  It is reported that on March 6 this year, the famous Chinese football coach Chi Shangbin passed away. On March 12, Zhang Enhua also appeared in Dalian to attend the memorial service of his mentor.

  (Producing Le Xiaomin)

Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]