Yu Dabao
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| Yu Dabao 于大宝 |
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Yu Dabao | |
| Date of birth | April 18, 1988 | |
| Place of birth | Qingdao, China | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | SL Benfica | |
| Number | 27 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2004-2006 2006-2007 |
Qingdao Hailifeng Benfica Junior A |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2007- 2008- |
SL Benfica C.D. Aves (Loan) |
0 (0) 9 (1) |
| National team | ||
| 2005-06 | China U-18 | 23 (17) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Yu Dabao (于大宝) is a Chinese International Football player born in China on April 18, 1988 that currently plays for China U-18 and Benfica in Portugal.
He currently plays as a striker, being regarded as one of the best prospects in China alongside Dong Fangzhuo of Manchester United.He is known for his fast ability to counterattack, as well as his aerial prowess.
Prior to joining Benfica many clubs were reportedly interested in the young talent, including Ajax, Newcastle United and Rangers. However, the Chinese striker decided to join Benfica on a 3-year deal. In his debut match, only 5 days and 3 training sessions after he arrived in Portugal, Dabao scored 3 goals and assisted a fourth in a junior squad Benfica match against Portimonense.
Due to Dabao's strong performances for Benfica's junior squad, the striker was given the chance of training with the senior team for the pre-season, and was officially added to the Benfica senior squad in 2007-08.
Ya Dabao made his official debut with Benfica on September 26, 2007, in a Portuguese League Cup game against Estrela da Amadora, 0-0 (4-5 win to Benfica on penalties), having played the 90 minutes.
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