Nantong Zhiyun
- Leagues Played
- China Division 1 113 China Super League 60 China Division 2 56 China FA Cup 12
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| China Division 1 | 10/08 11:00 | 8 |
[2] Changchun Yatai
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[3] 
|
L | 4-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 10/04 12:00 | 7 |
[3] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Kunshan FC
[2] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/30 07:00 | 6 |
[6] Xinjiang Tianshan
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[3]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/27 11:00 | 5 |
[4] Heilongjiang Lava Spring
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[3]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/23 11:00 | 4 |
[3] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Sichuan Jiuniu
[5] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/20 07:30 | 3 |
[3] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Changchun Yatai
[1]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/16 12:00 | 2 |
[1] Kunshan FC
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[2]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/13 07:30 | 1 |
[2] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Xinjiang Tianshan
[2]
|
W | 2-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 11/02 06:30 | 30 |
[1] Qingdao Huanghai
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[14]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 10/26 06:30 | 29 |
[14] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Beijing Sport University FC
[8] 
|
D | 0-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 10/19 11:30 | 28 |
[5] Zhejiang Greentown
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[14]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/28 11:35 | 27 |
[14] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Shaanxi Athletic
[9] 
|
W | 3-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/21 08:00 | 26 |
[13] Sichuan Longfor
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[14]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 09/14 11:30 | 25 |
Nei Mongol FC
v
Nantong Zhiyun
|
D | 1-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 08/31 11:35 | 24 |
[13] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Guizhou Hengfeng Zhicheng
[1] 
|
L | 1-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 08/24 11:35 | 23 |
[13] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Shanghai Shenxin
[16] 
|
L | 1-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 08/17 11:30 | 22 |
[9] Guangdong Southern Tigers F.C.
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[13]
|
L | 3-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 08/11 11:30 | 21 |
[11] Meizhou Hakka
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[13]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 08/03 11:35 | 20 |
[13] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Heilongjiang Lava Spring
[7]
|
L | 0-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 07/27 09:30 | 19 |
[12] Xinjiang Tianshan
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[13]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 07/20 11:35 | 18 |
[13] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Changchun Yatai
[4]
|
L | 0-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 07/14 11:30 | 17 |
[15] Liaoning Hongyun
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[12]
|
L | 3-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 07/06 11:35 | 16 |
[12] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Shijiazhuang Ever Bright
[3] 
|
D | 2-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 06/29 11:35 | 15 |
[12] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Qingdao Huanghai
[1]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 06/22 11:30 | 14 |
[7] Beijing Sport University FC
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[14]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| China Division 1 | 06/15 11:35 | 13 |
[14] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Zhejiang Greentown
[4]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 06/01 11:00 | 12 |
[14] Shaanxi Athletic
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[10]
|
L | 3-2 | |
| China Division 1 | 05/25 11:35 | 11 |
[13] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Sichuan Longfor
[11]
|
W | 1-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 05/18 11:35 | 10 |
[14] Nantong Zhiyun
v
Nei Mongol FC
[9]
|
W | 1-0 | |
| China Division 1 | 05/11 07:30 | 9 |
[4] Guizhou Hengfeng Zhicheng
v
Nantong Zhiyun
[14]
|
L | 2-0 |
Wikipedia - Nantong Zhiyun F.C.
Nantong Zhiyun Football Club (Chinese: 南通支云足球俱乐部) is a Chinese professional football club based in Rugao, Jiangsu, that competes in the Chinese Super League, the top tier of Chinese football. Nantong Zhiyun plays its home matches at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center, located within Rugao. The club was founded on 13 March 2016 by Fan Bing with the support from the Rugao and Nantong municipal governments, and the Jiangsu provincial government. The club name Zhiyun derives from Zhiyun Tower, a tower of historic significance in Nantong, and is depicted on its club badge.
History
The club was formed when the Nantong Municipal Football Association bought the first team of Guangxi Longguida F.C. as well as their registration and position in the Chinese Football Association China League Two division. Nantong Zhiyun F.C. was officially established on March 13, 2016 in a launching ceremony held in Rugao, Nantong in the Jiangsu province where the Chairman Fan Bing, with the support from the Rugao, Nantong and Jiangsu Province Municipal Government, announced that the club was named after the Zhiyun Pagoda situated on the top of the Langshan hill overlooking the city of Nantong. The club's badge would utilise a wolf as reference to Langshan hill's history with wolves while blue was chosen as the team's home colours. Former Chinese referee Li Jun was appointed as the club's general manager and former Chinese international Wei Xin as the club's Head Coach.
In the 2018 China League Two season, they gained promotion to the China League One for the first time in its history after beating Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 1–0 at Shaanxi Province Stadium in front of 48,869 spectators on October 27, with a last minute goal by Nan Yunqi sealing the game. With that victory the club were able to gain investment after several shareholders left the club while they were in the third tier. In the second tier the club would struggle and Wei Xin was replaced with Gary White as Head Coach on 20 August 2019, who ensured the clubs survival within the division. On 31 March 2020, Xie Hui was brought in as the new Head Coach, however his vocal behaviour and critical options, particularly on the President of the Chinese Football Association, Chen Xuyuan saw him resign. On 26 August 2021, Cao Rui would be brought in to manage the team and he would go on to lead the team to third within the division and promotion to the top tier at the end of the 2022 China League One season.
In 2022, Nantong Zhiyun secured promotion to Chinese Super League for the first time in history from 2023 season after finishing third place in China League One in 2022 season.
The team is known for their skilled players, strategic gameplay, and strong work ethic on the field. Nantong Zhiyun has a reputation for being a competitive and formidable opponent in the league, often giving top teams a run for their money.
Off the field, Nantong Zhiyun is actively involved in community outreach programs and initiatives to promote soccer at the grassroots level. The team is dedicated to developing young talent and fostering a love for the sport in the local community.
Overall, Nantong Zhiyun is a respected and admired soccer team in China, known for their talent, dedication, and commitment to the game.