Li Ruiyue
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_(cropped).jpg) Li Ruiyue in June 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Li Ruiyue | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Zunyi, Guizhou, China | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Foshan Nanshi (on loan from Beijing Guoan) | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2018 | Chenxi | ||
| 2018–2023 | Shanghai Jiading Huilong | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Shanghai Jiading Huilong | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Beijing Guoan | 4 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Foshan Nanshi (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 March 2026 | |||
Li Ruiyue (simplified Chinese: 李睿跃; traditional Chinese: 李睿躍; pinyin: Lǐ Ruìyuè; born 15 May 2006) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for China League One club Foshan Nanshi on loan from Beijing Guoan. He is a product of the Shanghai Jiading Huilong youth academy.
Born in Zunyi, Guizhou, Li Ruiyue was educated at Zunyi Huichuan No. 1 Primary School in Huichuan District, and was part of the school's football team.[1] He received professional training at a local club called Chenxi.[1]
Club career
Shanghai Jiading Huilong
In 2018, after winning several local football championships with his school in his hometown,[1] Li Ruiyue was scouted by Shanghai Jiading Huilong and joined their youth team as the team's captain.[1][2] He was promoted to the club's first-team before the 2023 season, signing a professional contract and wearing the number 28 shirt.[2][3] On 17 May 2024, Li Ruiyue made his senior and professional debut, coming on as a 76th minute for Zhang Aokai in a Chinese FA Cup tie with Rizhao Yuqi in a 2–0 loss.[4] On 29 September 2024, he made his China League One debut, after replacing Gong Chunjie in the 81st minute in a 2–0 win over Wuxi Wugo.[5] In total in the 2024 season, Li Ruiyue made seven appearances in all competitions.[6]
Beijing Guoan
On 2 February 2025, Li transferred to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan, continuing to wear the number 28 shirt as he did at Shanghai Jiading Huilong.[7] Li made his club and Chinese Super League debut on 19 April 2025 in a 6–1 home league win against Shandong Taishan, coming on as an 81st minute substitute for Guga.[8] On 16 August 2025, Li made his first start for the club in a 3–1 away league victory against Qingdao West Coast, playing 64 minutes of the match.[9]
Loan to Foshan Nanshi
On 11 March 2026, China League One club Foshan Nanshi announced that Li has joined the club on a season-long loan from Guoan.[10]
International career
On 20 August 2021, Li Ruiyue was called up to the China U17 national team for a friendly cup competition.[11] His China U17 B team came second place in the competition.[1]
Style of play
Li said in an interview that, as a defensive midfielder, he prefers to play with intelligence and technique, and that he models himself after Sergio Busquets.[12] Shanghai Jiading Huilong claimed that his runs and positional awareness were his strongsuits.[2]