Qu Shengqing
Qu Shengqing | |
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| Born | June 5, 1975 Shenyang, China |
| Occupation(s) | Footballer, coach |
| Years active | 1990s–2000s (player), post-2000s (coach) |
| Known for | Former Chinese international footballer, Golden Boot winner in 1999 Chinese Jia League, coach of Guangzhou F.C. Reserve team |
Qu Shengqing (born June 5, 1975) is a former Chinese international footballer and current coach. His playing career included stints at Liaoning FC, where he secured the Golden Boot during the 1999 league campaign, before moving on to Shanghai Shenhua. Qu also had an overseas tenure with Australian A-League side Adelaide United and concluded his playing days with lower-division Chinese teams Nanjing Yoyo and Shenyang Dongjin. Following retirement, he shifted to coaching and presently leads the Guangzhou F.C. Reserve team.
Biography
Originating from Shenyang, Qu launched his professional journey at Liaoning FC, swiftly establishing himself as one of China's premier forwards. In 1999, he topped the scoring charts in the Chinese league with 17 goals and earned the title of "Mr Soccer of China." The subsequent year, he transferred to Shanghai Shenhua, where over four seasons he netted 38 goals and played a key role in their 2003 league championship—a title that was later rescinded following revelations of club management's involvement in bribery.
In February 2005, Qu underwent a successful trial with Adelaide United and officially signed in April. He opened his A-League goal account in September 2005 and ended the season with seven goals across 17 matches, solidifying his reputation as a prominent striker within the league.
Early in 2006, Qu returned to China by signing with Nanjing Yoyo competing in the Jia League. However, after four months marked by modest performances, he made a comeback to Adelaide United. His tenure as Adelaide’s marquee player was cut short due to an ankle injury that ruled him out for the rest of the 2006–07 season as well as the club’s Asian Champions League fixtures. In April 2007, Adelaide United opted not to extend his contract, prompting Qu to return to Shanghai while expressing a desire to maintain connections with the Australian club and pursue permanent residency in Australia.
Club
- Chinese Jia-A League: 2003 (championship subsequently revoked due to match-fixing)
- A-League: 2006
Individual
- Chinese Jia League Golden Boot: 1999