Labyad · Chapter 07
Yuxi.Yunnan Yukun · 2024
Yunnan means: south of the clouds. There, high up in southwest China, Zakaria Labyad became a champion.
The chapter
Champion south of the clouds.
A new continent, a new adventure. His first season in China ended with a title and promotion to the Chinese Super League.
- Games
- 31
- Assists
- 9
- China League One champions
- 2024
The story
A title on the other side of the world.
On 1 March 2024, Labyad swapped FC Utrecht for Yunnan Yukun, from the city of Yuxi in Yunnan province. Yunnan literally means: south of the clouds. Asia became the second continent of his career.
It turned into a season to treasure. In 31 games he scored six times and provided nine assists. Twice he was named player of the round.
In October 2024 it was party time. Yunnan Yukun were crowned champions of China League One, with twenty wins and a goal difference of +50, and won promotion to the Chinese Super League, the country's top division.
After the Netherlands, Portugal and England, he had now won a trophy in China too. So far from Utrecht, and yet another title.
In pictures
More pictures.
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China League One champions · 2024
Highlights
The moments in Yunnan.
Only facts we've checked against multiple sources.
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2024
1 March
Off to China
Labyad leaves FC Utrecht for Yunnan Yukun.
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2024
Rounds 4 and 27
Player of the round
Twice he is voted the best player of the round.
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2024
Season
Nine assists
In 31 games he scores six times and provides nine assists.
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2024
October
Champions
Yunnan Yukun win China League One and earn promotion to the Super League.
Zakaria Labyad
His story. Your passion.
The story continues. Read chapter 08: Dalian.
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