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Sun Wen is a retired Chinese footballer who played as a forward and captained the China women's national team. She was jointly named FIFA Female Player of the Century alongside Michelle Akers in 2000. At the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup she led China to the final, where they lost to the United States, and she received both the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player and the Golden Boot as top scorer. She also represented China at the 1996 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal.
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What major international title did Sun Wen win in 2000?
The Chinese forward was jointly named the FIFA Female Player of the Century in 2000, sharing the honor with American player Michelle Akers. This prestigious award recognized her massive impact on women's global football.
How did Sun Wen perform at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup?
She captained the Chinese national team to the final, where they ultimately lost to the United States in a penalty shootout. Despite the loss, Sun Wen won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player and the Golden Boot as the top scorer.
Did Sun Wen ever play professional club soccer in the United States?
Yes, she joined the Atlanta Beat in 2001 for the inaugural season of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA). She played two seasons in the professional American league before returning to China.
Was Sun Wen inducted into any major football halls of fame?
Yes, Sun Wen was inducted into the inaugural class of the FIFA Hall of Fame in 2011. She is widely celebrated as one of the greatest female strikers in the history of the sport.
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