Gao Lin

Chinese footballer and international player

Gao Lin - Chinese footballer and international player
Born

February 14th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

China

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Gao Lin is a professional footballer who played as a forward. His career commenced at Shenzhen Jianlibao, where he debuted in 2004. Gao later moved to Guangzhou Evergrande, contributing significantly to the team's successes. He has represented the national team in various international competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup. Gao's playing style is characterized by his speed and technical skills on the field.

Played for Guangzhou Evergrande

Represented China in the AFC Asian Cup

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