Tim Chow was born on January 18, 1994 in Wigan, England. He is 180cm tall and weighs 72kg. He is the core and captain of No. 8 midfielder in Chengdu Chengdu, and a China Taipei football player. This all-round midfielder, who was born in England's youth training, has become an indispensable hub in Xu Zhengyuan's tactical system with his "indestructible" characteristics and all-round performance in attack and defense. He can be called the top midfielder in active service in the Super League.
core features1ˇ Defensive iron gate: Ranked first in the same position in the Super League with an average of 6.8 steals and interceptions per game, with a confrontation success rate of 63%, building the first line of defense in midfield. When he was absent, the team's defeat rate increased significantly, which showed that its defense was irreplaceable.
2ˇ Rhythm Master: The pass success rate is 87%, of which 62% are forward passes, far exceeding the traditional defensive level. It can not only crack the tight grab with precise long passes, but also control the rhythm through short passes in series. It is the "gearshift" for the team's offensive and defensive conversion.
3ˇ Knife attribute: Break the limitation of the waist of "focusing on defense and light attack", contribute 7 goals and 3 assists in the 2025 season. The scoring efficiency in sports is comparable to that of an offensive midfield. The countdown and the AFC Champions League winner demonstrate the characteristics of a big heart.
2025 season performanceAs the team's attendance leader and spiritual core, Zhou Dingyang has continued to shine this season and has become the key to Chengdu's multi-line operations:
- Played in 36 games and made 35 starts, maintained high attendance, contributed 7 goals and 3 assists, and directly participated in 15% of the team's goals.
- The AFC Champions League scored the first goal in the team's history, helping the team defeat Jiangwon FC 1-0 to win the first victory; the league tie against Shanghai Shenhua in the countdown became a classic battle of the season.
- Running 13511 meters in a single game sets a new record in the Super League, averaging more than 13 kilometers per game. Coupled with a pass success rate of 87%, the double backfielders formed with Yang Mingyang rank second in the league in defensive efficiency.
career highlightsExperience in overseas studies: Born in Wigan Athletic Youth Training, he won the Youth Training Player of the Year twice, has gone through the Championship, the Soviet League, and the Serbian League, and has accumulated rich experience in the European arena.
Transformation of the Chinese Super League: In 2019, he will join the Chinese Super League and join Longmen in Songshan, Henan. In 2022, he will join Chengdu Chengdu as a free agent. He has played 112 games in three years and contributed 18 goals and 8 assists. From 2023 onwards, he will serve as captain and be selected into the Super League's best lineup of the year.
Milestone moment: Achieve the 100-game milestone in Chengdu in 2025, becoming the fifth player in the team's history to achieve this achievement. The first goal of the AFC Champions League and multiple key goals have established a legendary status.