Xi Zhikang (; born 15 November 1956) is a former Chinese footballer. He last managed Shanghai Port.

Playing career

Born in Shanghai, Xi played for the Shanghai team. During Su Yongshun's management of the Chinese national team, Xi received a call-up.

Xi Zhikang

Managerial career

In 1994, following his retirement, Xi entered coaching. Xi's first coaching role was under Hu Zhigang's management of newly formed Shenzhen. Despite winning the Yi League, Xi moved on in 1995 to manage Shanghai Dashun. In 1998, Xi returned to manage the club, now known as Shanghai HSBC. In 2001, after a stint managing Shanghai Pudong, Zhikang joined the coaching staff at Shanghai Shenhua. In December 2011, Xi was announced as Shanghai Shenhua's manager. In 2013, Xi joined the coaching staff at rivals Shanghai SIPG. In December 2013, Xi was appointed manager of Shanghai SIPG for the upcoming 2014 Chinese Super League season.

Xi Zhikang

Personal life

Xi is a member of the Chinese Communist Party.

Xi Zhikang

References

1956 births

Footballers from Shanghai

Living people

Association football coaches

Men's association football forwards

Chinese men's footballers

China men's international footballers

Chinese football managers

Shanghai Shenhua F.C. players

Shanghai Shenhua F.C. managers

Shanghai Port F.C. managers

Chinese Super League managers

Chinese communists

Shanghai Shenhua F.C. non-playing staff

Shanghai Port F.C. non-playing staff