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Qi Wusheng

Qi Wusheng (Chinese: 齐武生; born 4 November 1945) is a Chinese former football player and manager. He played as a defender for Liaoning Football Club during the 1960s and 1970s. After retiring as a player, Qi embarked on a coaching career, holding head‑coach positions with several clubs in the Chinese Jia‑A/Jia‑B leagues, most notably Liaoning FC, Beijing Guoan, and Shandong Luneng.

In 1997, Qi was appointed head coach of the China national football team. Under his leadership, the team participated in the qualification campaign for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. His tenure with the national side was noted for emphasizing disciplined defensive organization. Qi later returned to club management and continued to work in various coaching capacities before retiring from active coaching in the mid‑2000s.

Throughout his career, Qi Wusheng has been recognized for his contributions to Chinese football both as a player and as a coach.

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