Zheng Jiacheng
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 February 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Mouscron, Belgium | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Liaoning Tieren | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | KV Kortrijk | ||
| 2023 | NK Inker Zaprešić | ||
| 2023–2025 | Union SG | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Union SG B | 7 | (0) |
| 2026– | Liaoning Tieren | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Zheng Jiacheng (Chinese: 郑家骋; born 10 February 2005) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liaoning Tieren.
Early life
Zheng was born on 10 February 2005. Born in Mouscron, Belgium, he is of Chinese descent through his parents.[1]
Career
As a youth player, Zheng joined the youth academy of Belgian side KV Kortrijk. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Croatian side NK Inker Zaprešić in 2023.
During the summer of 2023, he joined the youth academy of Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and was promoted to the club's reserve team the same year, where he made seven league appearances and scored zero goals. Ahead of the 2026 season, he signed for Chinese side Liaoning Tieren.[2]
Style of play
Zheng plays as a defender. Chinese news website Sohu wrote in 2025 that he "demonstrated excellent adaptability and versatility, capable of playing in multiple positions such as right-back, winger, and even striker".[3]
References
- ^ "Zheng, un international chinois U23 désireux de grandir à l'Union Saint-Gilloise B: "Une bonne étape dans ma progression"" [Zheng, a Chinese U23 international eager to develop at Union Saint-Gilloise B: "A good step in my progression"] (in French). Groupe Sudmedia. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Zheng Jiacheng at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "20岁华裔新星现身中超试训！放弃欧盟身份只为披上国足战袍" [The 20-year-old of Chinese descent rising star is undergoing trials in the Chinese Super League! He gave up his EU citizenship just to wear the Chinese national team jersey] (in Chinese). Sohu. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
External links
- Zheng Jiacheng at WorldFootball.net