Wang Donglei Explained

Wang Donglei
王冬雷
Fullname:Wang Donglei
Birth Date:1 January 1985
Birth Place:Liaoning, China
Death Place:Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2005
Youthclubs1:Liaoning F.C.
Years1:2006–2007
Clubs1:Nanjing Yoyo

Wang Donglei (Simplified Chinese: 王冬雷) (1 January 1985 – 5 April 2008) was a Chinese footballer. He played for Nanjing Yoyo in Chinese Jia League.

Wang Donglei was only 23 years old when he died in a car accident on the night of 5 April 2008. He is the first footballer to have died during his playing career in the Chinese professional football league.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://sports.sina.com.cn/b/2008-04-15/16113600119.shtml 有有用胜利难掩悲凉 中甲小将夜出遇车祸身亡
  2. http://titan.sports.tom.com/2008-04-15/03KS/31875723.html 南京小将赛前遇车祸身亡 队友用胜利告慰亡灵