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Jin Jingdao (Chinese: 金敬道; pinyin: Jīn Jìngdào; Hangul: 김경도; born 18 January 1992) is a Chinese footballer of Korean descent who currently plays for Shandong Luneng in the Chinese Super League.
Club career
Jin Jingdao started his football career with Yanbian FC in the 2010 league season and would go on to make his debut for the club on 17 April 2010 in a 1-0 win against Guangdong Sunray Cave. Jin would then go on to score his first goal for the club on 15 May 2010 in a 2-1 win against Pudong Zobon. Jin transferred to China League One side Shenyang Shenbei for a fee of ¥2.3 million in January 2012.
On 27 February 2013, Jin transferred to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng after his impressive performances in the China League One. He made his debut for the club on 16 March 2013 in a 2-0 win against Changchun Yatai. He made 18 appearances in his debut season for Shandong and won the title of 2013 Chinese Football Association Young Player of the Year Award. On 8 September 2016, Jin was suspended for 60 days temporary by the AFC for testing positive for Clenbuterol, a banned substance, in a AFC Champions League against FC Seoul. On 4 November 2016, he received a final ban of eight months. The suspension was then reduced on appeal to three months until 8 December 2016.
International career
Jin was called up to the Chinese under-20 national team in June 2009 and was promoted to team captain by then manager Su Maozhen. He also took part in the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualifying matches. He made his senior international debut in a friendly against Costa Rica on 26 March 2011.
Honours
Club
Shandong Luneng
- Chinese FA Cup: 2014
- Chinese FA Super Cup: 2015
Individual
- Chinese Football Association Young Player of the Year: 2013