Clubs
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Fujian (1998 - 2003) as an outside hitter - Yunnan (2003 - 2011) starting as a libero
- Liaoning (2011 - 2013)
- Guangdong Evergrande (2013) only for 2013 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship
- Yunnan (2013 - 2017)
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| Nationality | Chinese | ||||
| Born | 16 March 1985 Changle, Fujian, China | ||||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | ||||
| Spike | 290 cm (110 in) | ||||
| Block | 280 cm (110 in) | ||||
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Zhang Xian (born 16 March 1985) is a Chinese retired volleyball player. She is a member of the China women's national volleyball team and played for Liaoning in 2012.
She was part of the Chinese national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain. [1] [2]
Fujian (1998 - 2003) as an outside hitter Yunnan (2003 - 2011) starting as a libero Liaoning (2011 - 2013) Guangdong Evergrande (2013) only for 2013 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship Yunnan (2013 - 2017)
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