Dong Fangzhuo
Dong Fangzhuo, born in 1985, is a former Chinese footballer known for being the first Chinese player to sign with Manchester United, where he played from 2004 to 2008, albeit with limited appearances due to loan spells. After his time in England, he played for clubs in Poland, Portugal, and China before retiring in 2014. Recently, he has been critical of the current state of Chinese football, comparing the national U23 team's playing style to 'bad chocolate' and expressing concerns about their lack of technical ability.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 | 5.33 | 0.29% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 283,786 | $340,000 | 991$ |
| Totals | 3 | 97,338,583 | 283,786 | $340,000 | 991$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Dong Fangzhuo expressed his happiness after China defeated Vietnam in the U23 Asian Cup semifinals.
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Vietnam:
Dong Fangzhuo criticized the U23 team, describing them as poorly performing and lacking a future.
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Vietnam:
Dong Fangzhuo criticized the quality of Chinese football during the U23 Asian Championship 2026.
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