Wang Gang

Wang Gang began his football career with the Tianjin Locomotive youth teams before being called up to the Chinese U17 team where he was part of the squad that won the 2004 AFC U-17 Championship. This was followed with inclusion in the team that participated in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship. After the tournament he would sign for Portuguese club S.L. Benfica initially for one year with the option of a further three. At Benfica he would play for their youth team before he moved to third-tier club Chaves. Wang transferred to S.C. Beira-Mar in 2009. He played 26 games during the 2009–10 season, and was a substitute for 24 of the 26 matches he played in, which was the record in 2009-10 season. Wang returned to China to play for Shandong Luneng, but was immediately sent on loan to S.C. Covilhã of the Portuguese Segunda Liga. He returned to Shandong after playing thirteen games for S.C. Covilhã, scoring one goal. On his return to Shandong he was unable to establish himself within the team and on 4 February 2015 he transferred to third tier Portuguese club S.G. Sacavenense. After only one game he returned to China to join top-tier club Guizhou Renhe on 25 June 2015. He went on to make his debut on 27 June 2015, in a league game against Liaoning Whowin in a 2–1 defeat where he also scored his first goal for the club. Unfortunately he would be a member of the team that was relegated at the end of the 2015 Chinese Super League season. He would remain loyal towards the club as…

Wang Gang was called up to and made his first appearance for these China's national football team on 3 March 2010, in a friendly match against Portugal, however, the game was not recognised by FIFA. On 21 March 2019, Wang made his debut for the Chinese national team in a 1–0 loss against Thailand in the 2019 China Cup.

Club statistics

Statistics accurate as of match played 2 November 2024.

International statistics

Club

Beira-Mar

Liga de Honra: 2009–10 Shandong Luneng Taishan

Chinese FA Cup: 2014 Beijing Guoan

Chinese FA Cup: 2025 Chinese FA Super Cup: 2026

International

China U-17

AFC U-17 Championship: 2004