China: Fan Zhiyi

A quick and uncompromising defender he may be, but China captain Fan Zhiyi is a reluctant hero.

Fri, 24 May, 2002 - 16:50

A quick and uncompromising defender he may be, but China captain Fan Zhiyi is a reluctant hero.

The 32-year-old’s approach to the game, wholehearted but fair, passionate but controlled, has endeared him to millions of football fans.

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