Summary
Yu Dabao (Chinese: 于大宝; pinyin: Yú Dàbǎo; born 18 April 1988) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or striker for and captains Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yu Dabao | ||
| Date of birth | 18 April 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Qingdao, Shandong, China | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) |
Striker Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Beijing Guoan | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | Qingdao Etsong Hainiu | ||
| 2001 | Guangdong Mingfeng | ||
| 2002–2003 | Qingdao Hailifeng | ||
| 2006–2007 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | Qingdao Hailifeng | 28 | (7) |
| 2007–2009 | Benfica | 3 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Aves (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2008 | → Olivais Moscavide (loan) | 12 | (2) |
| 2009 | → Mafra (loan) | 12 | (3) |
| 2010–2011 | Tianjin Teda | 47 | (12) |
| 2012–2014 | Dalian Aerbin | 84 | (17) |
| 2015– | Beijing Guoan | 176 | (21) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2004–2006 | China U-17 | ||
| 2007–2008 | China U-20 | ||
| 2010– | China | 65 | (19) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 January 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 March 2022 | |||
| Yu Dabao | |||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 于大宝 | ||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 于大寶 | ||||||||
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Club career edit
Yu Dabao started his football career playing for second-tier side Qingdao Hailifeng and was soon called up to the Chinese under-17 national team. With the under-17 side, he played well during the 2004 AFC U-17 Championship and was quickly regarded as one of the best prospects in China due to his aerial and counterattacking abilities.[2] This saw many clubs reportedly interested in the Yu including Ajax, Newcastle United, and Rangers; however, he joined Benfica on a three-year deal. In his debut match, only five days and three training sessions after he arrived in Portugal, Yu scored three goals and assisted a fourth in a reserve match against Portimonense.
Due to Yu's strong performances for Benfica's reserves, he was given the chance of training with the first team during preseason and was thus officially added to the first team. He made his debut for the club on 26 September 2007 in a 0-0 draw against Estrela da Amadora in the Taça da Liga, winning 5-4 on penalties. He was then soon loaned out to second-tier side C.D. Aves and then third-tier side Olivais Moscavide but was unable to save them from relegation as they suffered defeat in the last match of the season.[3] Speculation then grew that Yu was willing to leave Benfica after his loan period at C.D. Mafra ended. By 13 May 2009, Yu revealed in a telephone interview that he was about to leave to spend the offseason back in his homeland; however, he received a call from Benfica asking him to stay until further notice.
By February 2010, Yu's contract with Benfica had ended and he went on trial with Major League Soccer side FC Dallas; however, he was unable to receive a contract with them.[4] He then signed a contract with top-tier side Tianjin Teda before the start of the 2010 season.[5] His move turned out to be a big success and he went on to win the 2011 Chinese FA Cup, which saw him become one of the most sought-after players in China. On 27 February 2012, it was reported that Yu transferred to reigning league champions Guangzhou Evergrande for a reported fee of ¥15 million;[6] however, Guangzhou withdrew from the transfer talk in the afternoon that day and he transferred to the newly promoted side Dalian Aerbin the next day.
On 27 December 2014, Yu transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan after Dalian was relegated at the end of the 2014 season.[7] By the 2018 league season, coach Roger Schmidt would name Yu as the club's captain and convert him into a centre-back. This change in position would see Yu lead Beijing to go on to win the 2018 Chinese FA Cup.[8]
International career edit
Yu was called up to the Chinese national team by then manager Gao Hongbo and made his debut on 18 December 2010 in a 3-0 win against Estonia. After making several further appearances, he scored his first goal for China on 22 February 2012 in a 2-0 unofficial friendly win against Kuwait. Yu did not have to wait long before he scored his first official goal when he scored on 29 February 2012 in a 3-1 win against Jordan during 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.[9]
Yu's most extraordinary goal occurred during the 2018 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three against South Korea. Yu's header in the 34th minute and a stirring second-half performance by goalkeeper Zeng Cheng saw Marcello Lippi's side claim a 1-0 win over South Korea, which was also China’s second win against South Korea in 32 games. [10]
Career statistics edit
Club statistics edit
- As of 31 January 2023.[11]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Qingdao Hailifeng | 2004 | China League One | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 8 | 0 | |||
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2006 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 20 | 8 | |||||
| Total | 28 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 | ||
| Benfica | 2006–07 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 3 | 0 | |
| Aves (loan) | 2007–08 | Liga de Honra | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 9 | 1 | ||
| Moscavide (loan) | 2008–09 | Segunda Divisão | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 12 | 2 | ||
| Mafra (loan) | 2009–10 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 15 | 3 | |||
| Tianjin Teda | 2010 | Chinese Super League | 22 | 6 | - | - | - | - | 22 | 6 | ||||
| 2011 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | 6 | 1 | - | 33 | 8 | ||||
| Total | 47 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 14 | ||
| Dalian Aerbin | 2012 | Chinese Super League | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 27 | 6 | |||
| 2013 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 33 | 9 | |||||
| 2014 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 28 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 84 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 18 | ||
| Beijing Guoan | 2015 | Chinese Super League | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | - | 8 | 2 | - | 39 | 7 | ||
| 2016 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 26 | 5 | |||||
| 2017 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 13 | 2 | |||||
| 2018 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | - | - | - | 27 | 2 | |||||
| 2019 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | 6 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 33 | 4 | |||
| 2020 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | - | 15 | 1 | ||||
| 2021 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | 15 | 1 | ||||
| 2022 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 25 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 160 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 193 | 25 | ||
| Career total | 352 | 63 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 405 | 71 | ||
- ^ Appearance in Chinese FA Super Cup
International statistics edit
| National team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 9 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 65 | 19 |
International goals edit
- As of 11 January 2019 [12]
- Scores and results list China's goal tally first.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 22 February 2012 | Helong Stadium, Changsha, China |  Kuwait |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly1 |
| 1. | 29 February 2012 | Guangzhou University City Stadium, Guangzhou, China |  Jordan |
3–1 | 3–1 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 22 March 2013 | Helong Stadium, Changsha, China |  Iraq |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 3. | 28 July 2013 | Olympic Stadium, Songpa-gu, South Korea |  Australia |
1–0 | 4–3 | 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup |
| 4. | 6 September 2013 | Olympic Stadium, Tianjin, China |  Singapore |
1–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
| 5. | 2–1 | |||||
| 6. | 27 March 2015 | Helong Stadium, Changsha, China |  Haiti |
2–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 7. | 31 March 2015 | Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre, Nanjing, China |  Tunisia |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 8. | 16 June 2015 | Changlimithang Stadium, Thimpu, Bhutan |  Bhutan |
4–0 | 6–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 9. | 6–0 | |||||
| 10. | 5 August 2015 | Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, Wuhan, China |  North Korea |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2015 EAFF East Asian Cup |
| 11. | 16 June 2015 | Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Shenyang, China |  Maldives |
1–0 | 3–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 12. | 2–0 | |||||
| 13. | 12 November 2015 | Helong Stadium, Changsha, China | Bhutan |
3–0 | 12–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 14. | 7–0 | |||||
| 15. | 23 March 2017 | Helong Stadium, Changsha, China |  South Korea |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 16. | 9 December 2017 | Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | South Korea |
2–2 | 2–2 | 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship |
| 17. | 12 December 2017 | Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |  Japan |
1–2 | 1–2 | 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship |
| 18. | 7 January 2019 | Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |  Kyrgyzstan |
2–1 | 2–1 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup |
| 19. | 11 January 2019 | Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |  Philippines |
3–0 | 3–0 | |
| 1:Non FIFA 'A' international match | ||||||
Honours edit
Tianjin Teda
Beijing Guoan
China U-17
References edit
- ^ "Yu Dabao, Latest News & Player Profile | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ 姓名：于大宝(Yu Dabao) at sina.com.cn Retrieved 16 July 2012
- ^ 本菲卡紧急召于大宝归队 中国前锋下赛季去向或有进展 at sports.sina.com.cn 13 May 2009 Retrieved 16 July 2012
- ^ Practice Observations: Kick Start at espn.go.com 2 March 2010 Retrieved 16 July 2012
- ^ 于大宝：加盟泰达因为想家 未来还将继续留洋梦 at sports.163.com 28 February 2010 Retrieved 16 July 2012
- ^ 于大宝正式加盟广州恒大 at sports.163.com 27 February 2012 Retrieved 16 July 2012
- ^ 国安与于大宝签约三年 at sports.qq.com 27 December 2014 Retrieved 29 December 2014
- ^ a b "足协杯-比埃拉建功张稀哲斩杀 国安客场2-2夺冠". sports.sina.com.cn. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ China PR - Jordan at fifa.com 29 February 2012 Retrieved 16 July 2012
- ^ Yu Dabao header gives China 1-0 AFC WCQ win over South Korea at espn.com 23 March 2017 Retrieved 12 January 2024
- ^ 于大宝 at sodasoccer Retrieved 2019-04-01 Archived 2019-04-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Matches of Yu Dabao at soccerway.com Retrieved 2020-12-31
- ^ "足协杯-王新欣于大宝联手逆转 天津2-1胜山东夺冠" (in Chinese). Sports.sina.com.cn. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
External links edit
- Player profile at Sina.com.cn (in Chinese)
- Player profile at Sohu.com (in Chinese)
- Yu Dabao at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Yu Dabao at Soccerway
- Yu Dabao at National-Football-Teams.com
