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 Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan. He is a product of the Shanghai Jiading Huilong youth academy.
Early life
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]
International career
On 20 August 2021, Li Ruiyue was called up to the China U17 national team for a friendly cup competition.[8] 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.[9] Shanghai Jiading Huilong claimed that his runs and positional awareness were his strongsuits.[2]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 3 November 2024[6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shanghai Jiading Huilong | 2023 | China League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | China League One | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 0 | |||
| Total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Beijing Guoan | 2025 | Chinese Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[a] | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League Two
References
- ^ a b c d e "遵义两名青少年踏入职业足球赛场". Sohu (in Chinese). 20 April 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "官宣 | 林朝灿等六名青训球员正式与上海嘉定汇龙签署职业合同". Dongqiudi (in Chinese). 18 April 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "上海嘉定汇龙足球俱乐部2023赛季一线队大名单". Dongqiudi (in Chinese). 21 April 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Rizhao Yuqi vs. Shanghai Jiading Huilong 2 - 0". soccerway.com. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Shanghai Jiading Huilong vs. Wuxi Wugou 2 - 0". soccerway.com. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ a b Li Ruiyue at Soccerway
- ^ "达万、塞尔吉尼奥、吴少聪、李睿跃今日正式加盟北京国安俱乐部". Sohu (in Chinese). 2 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "中国足球协会关于组织U-16国家男子足球队 2021年第四期集训的通知". www.thecfa.cn (in Chinese). 20 August 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "国安新援李睿跃：一直把布斯克茨当成目标，要用脑子和技术去踢球". www.163.com (in Chinese). 2 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
External links
- Li Ruiyue at Soccerway