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Dong Fangzhuo, born on January 23, 1985 in Dalian, People's Republic of China, is an association football player. That puts Dong Fangzhuo at 41 years old in 2026. The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
Dong Fangzhuo's story carries a quiet melancholy I find hard to shake. A tall forward from Dalian who became attached to one of the biggest clubs on earth, he shouldered the immense weight of Chinese football's hopes at a young age. Expectation can be a crushing burden, and history is full of talented players who never quite found their footing under such bright lights. Yet simply reaching that stage is no small feat. Rather than judge him against impossible standards, I prefer to appreciate his particular path on its own terms, with empathy for how heavy that dream must have felt.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dong Fangzhuo
- Name (Japanese)
- 董方卓
- Born
- January 23, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Dalian, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dong%20Fangzhuo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%91%A3%E6%96%B9%E5%8D%93
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q315305
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dong Fangzhuo born?
Born January 23, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Dong Fangzhuo from?
Dong Fangzhuo is from Dalian, People's Republic of China.
What does Dong Fangzhuo do?
Dong Fangzhuo works as association football player.
How tall is Dong Fangzhuo?
Dong Fangzhuo is 185 cm.
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