Sun Wen (footballer)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Sun Wen (footballer) born?April 6, 1973
2. Where was Sun Wen (footballer) born?Shanghai, China
3. What is the sport?Football (Soccer)
4. What is the position?Forward
5. Who is Sun Wen?Sun Wen is a famous soccer player from China. She played as a forward and was the captain of the China national team. She is known for scoring many goals and leading her teammates.
6. What awards did Sun Wen win?In 1999, she won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot at the FIFA Women's World Cup. In 2000, she was named FIFA Female Player of the Century. These awards show how great she was.

Forward: An attacking player positioned nearest to the opponent's goal, tasked with scoring.
FIFA: The international governing body responsible for the organization of world football.
Golden Ball: An award presented to the most outstanding player of a FIFA World Cup tournament.
Golden Boot: An award recognizing the top goal scorer in a football competition.