Zhang Jian (football)

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Zhang Jian
Born1965/1966(age 56–57) [1]
China
NationalityChinese
Occupationfootball administrator
TitleMember, FIFA Council
Term2017-

Zhang Jian (born 1965/66) is a Chinese football administrator and a member of the FIFA Council since 2017.

He is the Chinese Football Association executive vice chairman and secretary general. [2] [3]

In May 2017, he was elected to the FIFA Council, and will serve until 2019. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "ZHANG Jian". FIFA.com. 15 May 2017. Archived from the original on 24 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Zhang Jian was officially elected FIFA term of 2017-2019". Bestchinanews.com. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Zhang Jian secures his position in FIFA Council - Yutang Sports | The Premier Sports Intelligence Platform in China". En.ytsports.cn. Retrieved 31 May 2017.