Liu Shaoziyang

Liu Shaoziyang (Chinese: 刘邵子洋; born 11 December 2003) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Klagenfurt, on loan from Bayern Munich II.

Liu Shaoziyang
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-12-11) 11 December 2003
Place of birth Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Austria Klagenfurt
(on loan from Bayern Munich II)
Number 29
Youth career
2014–2021 Wuhan Three Towns
→ Nama Sports (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Bayern Munich II 0 (0)
2022– → Austria Klagenfurt (loan) 0 (0)
National team‡
2017 China U14
2018 China U15
2019 China U16
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:01, 2 February 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14:01, 2 February 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, but moving to Wuhan as a child, Liu initially started his career as an outfield player, but switched to play in goal when a coach at his primary school noted his tall height and potential ability as a goalkeeper.[1][2] Against his mother's wishes, Liu started training as a goalkeeper with his coach before the main school training every day.[1] When his mother did eventually see him play in goal, and produce some good saves, she told the coach that she supported Liu playing as a goalkeeper.[1]

In 2014, Liu joined the youth team of Wuhan Three Towns, before moving to Spain to study and improve his footballing ability.[1][3][4]

Bayern Munich

In January 2021, Liu began training with German giants Bayern Munich.[5] He would regularly return to the Bavarian club for further training throughout the year, and in December it was announced that a professional contract had been signed.[3][6] In signing for Bayern Munich, Liu became their first ever Chinese player.[3]

Loan to Austria

On 1 February 2022, it was announced that Liu had signed for Austria Klagenfurt on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.[7][8]

International career

Liu has represented China at youth international level.[3]

Personal life

Liu has named Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen as an inspiration to him.[4] He supports English Premier League club Everton.[2][4]

Career statistics

Club
As of 2 February 2022.
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bayern Munich 2021–22 Bundesliga 0000000000
Austria Klagenfurt (loan) 2021–22 Austrian Bundesliga 0000–0000
Career total 0000000000

    References
    1. "拜仁慕尼黑青训基地，来了位武汉门将" [Bayern Munich youth training base, a Wuhan goalkeeper came]. sohu.com (in Chinese). 21 March 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
    2. "后卫改打门将、主队埃弗顿，关于刘邵子洋你还需要知道……" [The defender switched to the goalkeeper, the home team Everton, you still need to know about Liu Shaoziyang...]. ppsport.com (in Chinese). 16 December 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
    3. "欧洲顶级豪门为何签下中国球员?一文看懂刘邵子洋的成长密码" [Why did the top European giants sign Chinese players? An article to understand Liu Shaoziyang's growth code]. ctdsb.net (in Chinese). 16 December 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
    4. "专访：中国U16男足门将刘邵子洋，从前锋到守门员，已留洋西班牙四年" [Interview: Chinese U16 men's soccer goalkeeper Liu Shaoziyang, from striker to goalkeeper, has been in Spain for four years]. new.qq.com (in Chinese). 18 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
    5. "Bayern Munich sign Chinese teenager Liu Shaoziyang". bundesliga.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
    6. "FC Bayern sign Chinese youth goalkeeper Liu Shaoziyang". fcbayern.com. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
    7. "FC Bayern verleiht Liu Shaoziyang zu Austria Klagenfurt" [Bayern Munich lends Liu Shaoziyang to Austria Klagenfurt]. fcbayern.com (in German). 1 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
    8. "Liu Shaoziyang - Austria Klagenfurt holt Torwart vom FC Bayern" [Liu Shaoziyang - Austria Klagenfurt brings goalkeeper from FC Bayern]. kleinezeitung.at (in German). 1 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.


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