Sun Jihai

China · Right-back (Centre-back, Defensive midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2006

Diligent, versatile Chinese full-back who held his own in the Premier League

70.8OVR#1122 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed71.7
  • Shooting50.2
  • Passing65.1
  • Ball Control66.0
  • Movement65.6
  • Football IQ69.0
  • Defending Skill77.0
  • Physical70.7
  • Mental79.7
  • Career71.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination88
  2. Stamina85
  3. Selflessness84
  4. Tactical Discipline84
  5. Top Speed81
  6. Recovery Runs80
  7. Marking80
  8. Standing Tackle80
  9. Sliding Tackle80
  10. Concentration80

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.7

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed59
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace66

Shooting 50.2

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power60
  • Long Shots56
  • Volleys48
  • Curve62
  • Penalties50
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks46
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics38

Passing 65.1

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing68
  • Through Balls58
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play68
  • Vision64
  • Set-Piece Delivery52

Ball Control 66.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession72
  • First Touch70
  • Skills & Tricks48
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 65.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement58
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning52
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 69.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity54

Defending Skill 77.0

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking80
  • Interceptions76
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 70.7

  • Strength68
  • Stamina85
  • Agility73
  • Balance72
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play48
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression72

Mental 79.7

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership68
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration80
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 71.8

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements45
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty78

Profile

Born
30 September 1977
Foot
Right
Career
1995–2016
Prime
2002-2006

Club career

  • 1995–2002 Dalian Wanda
  • 1998–1999 Crystal Palace (loan)
  • 2002–2008 Manchester City
  • 2008–2009 Sheffield United
  • 2010–2010 Chengdu Blades

Honours

League title · Chinese Jia-A League Dalian Wanda 2

1996, 1997

League title · Chinese Jia-A League Dalian Shide 2

2000, 2001

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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