 This led to Jiang joining second-tier side Shanghai Stars where he was offered an assistant post as well before he retired in 2007.Jiang Jin was first called up to the senior team in 1993; however he waited until October 31, 1997 before he was given his chance to make his senior debut in 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Qatar in a 3-2 defeat.Under Bobby Houghton Jiang was given an opportunity to establish himself as the country's first choice goalkeeper and it was during the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok that Jiang shone by aiding the country to a third place finish and personally winning the “Asian best goalkeeper” award.