Yingjie Zhao

Zhao Yingjie spent almost his entire early career in one place, coming through the ranks at Tianjin before making his first-team debut in October 2016. Two loan spells shaped those formative years: at China League One side Tianjin Songjiang in 2013 he made 18 appearances and scored twice, and the following year he dropped to China League Two with Lijiang Jiayunhao for ten more outings. The midfielder returned from both loans to settle into Tianjin's squad.

Since leaving Tianjin, Zhao's career has followed a pattern of short stays and free transfers. He joined Cangzhou Mighty Lions in February 2024, making 26 appearances and scoring once, before moving on again in January 2025 to Changchun Yatai, where he added 22 league appearances. A further free transfer brought him to Shenzhen Juniors in January 2026 — a separate club from Peng City despite the shared city name, and one competing in China League One.

Zhao has not been capped by the Chinese national team at any level, nor has he collected domestic honours or individual awards during his career. His record instead is one of steady service across a series of Chinese clubs, built on the experience picked up during those early loan years rather than on trophies or recognition.