Liu Kang (footballer)
Liu Kang (16 February 1961 – 29 March 2013, aged 52) was a Chinese football player and coach. Playing career Liu played senior football for his home team Guangzhou in his whole career. Management career He became a football coach after his retirement in 1990. He mainly served two football clubs in Guangzhou (Guangzhou Matsunichi and Guangzhou F.C.) in his manager career. Death On 29 March 2013, Liu died of lung cancer in Guangzhou, aged 52, after a four-month-battle with the disease. References 1961 births 2013 deaths Chinese men's footballers Chinese football managers Footballers from Guangzhou Guangzhou F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Guangzhou F.C. managers Deaths from lung cancer Deaths from cancer in the People's Republic of China