Zhang Xiao (; born 6 August 1988 in Shenyang), previously known as Yang Zi差点以为来了新援，中甲四川前锋“杨子”改名“张校” at dongqiudi.com 2019-03-11 Retrieved 2019-03-11 (), is a Chinese footballer who currently plays as a forward for Zibo Cuju.
Club career Yang joined Zhejiang Green Town youth team system in 2000. He started his professional football career in 2007 when he was sent to China League Two side Hangzhou Sanchao (Zhejiang Greentown Youth) and played as a regular center forward for the team. Yang was promoted to Hangzhou Greentown's first team squad by Wu Jingui in 2010. On 22 May, he made his Super League debut in a 2–1 home victory against Jiangsu Sainty, coming on as a substitute for Tan Yang in the 52nd minute.中超-李彦角球直接破门拉米建功 绿城逆转2-1江苏 at titan24.com 2010-05-22 Retrieved 2012-10-09 In the 2011 league season, he didn't have too much chance to play for the first team and mainly appeared in the reserve team league. In the last four round of the season, he became the regular start forward of the club, replacing Luis Ramírez. On 11 August, Yang scored his first and second league goal for Hangzhou Greentown, however, Hangzhou eventually lost to Guangzhou Evergrande 3–2. His performance was highly appreciated by Takeshi Okada and Marcello Lippi, managers of the two sides.教练评球：冈田武史“中国年轻球员如无根之草” at xinhuanet.com 2012-08-11 Retrieved 2012-10-09 顽强绿城输球两小将出彩 里皮气敲桌子大赞新人 at sports.163.com 2012-08-12 Retrieved 2012-10-09 In early September, he suffered a metatarsal fracture in his right foot in the training, ruling him out for the rest of the season.冈田武史:绿城降级或继续执教 扣工资承担责任 at sports.163.com 2012-09-26 Retrieved 2012-10-09 Yang returned to field in 2013 but could just play four matches for the club in the 2013 season.
In February 2014, Yang transferred to China League One side Shenyang Zhongze.恒大国门转战中甲 绿城队前锋杨子确定加盟 at sports.qq.com 2014-02-06 Retrieved 2014-02-07 He signed a contract with League One side Harbin Yiteng on 16 July 2015.哈尔滨毅腾官方宣布签约前绿城前锋 at sports.sina.com 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2015-07-16
In March 2016, Yang transferred to China League Two club Lijiang Jiayunhao. On 23 January 2017, Yang moved to League Two side Shenzhen Ledman.深圳人人官宣签8内援 at sports.sohu.com 2017-01-23 Retrieved 2017-01-24 He scored 13 goals in 27 appearances in the 2017 season. After failing to extended his contract with the club, Yang became an unattached player in the end of 2017.深圳人人再上冲甲路 at sznews.com 2018-03-16 Retrieved 2018-06-29 Yang joined fellow China League Two club Sichuan Longfor on 28 June 2018.官方：李晓挺、杨子加盟四川安纳普尔那 at sports.sohu.com 2018-06-28 Retrieved 2018-06-29
On 30 July 2021 he transferred to top tier club in Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic. He made his debut in a league game against Cangzhou Mighty Lions F.C. on 30 July 2021 in a 1-1 draw where he came on as a substitute for Dostonbek Tursunov and scored his first goal for the club.
Career statistics Statistics accurate as of match played 1 August 2021.杨子 at sodasoccer.com 2015-11-01 Retrieved 2015-11-01 + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHangzhou Sanchao2007China League Two --- 2008 --- 2009 --- Total0000000000Hangzhou Greentown2010Chinese Super League20---202011500000-5020129220--11220134000--40Total202200000222Shenyang Zhongze2014China League One21322--235Harbin Yiteng20152000--20Lijiang Jiayunhao2016China League Two17830--208Shenzhen Ledman2017241320--2613Sichuan Longfor201813600--1362019China League One8010--90Total216100000226Chengdu Better City2019China League Two13100--1312020China League One3000--30Total161000000161Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic2021Chinese Super League1100––11 Career total12234102000013236
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