List of foreign Chinese Super League players

Players in bold are currently playing in the Chinese Super League.

Naturalized players

Chinese-descent

• Nico Yennaris, Chinese name Li Ke (2019– Beijing Guoan)^{[c CHN]}
• John Hou Sæter, Chinese name Hou Yongyong (2019–2022 Beijing Guoan)
• Alexander N'Doumbou, Chinese name Qian Jiegei (2019–2022 Shanghai Shenhua, 2023– Zhejiang)
• Tyias Browning, Chinese name Jiang Guangtai (2019–2022 Guangzhou, 2022– Shanghai Port)^{[c CHN]}
• Denny Wang, Chinese name Wang Yi (2021–2022 Shanghai Shenhua, 2023– Wuhan Three Towns)
• Chico Chen, Chinese name Chen Jiayu (2021 Hebei)
• Dai Wai Tsun, Chinese name Dai Weijun (2022–2023 Shenzhen, 2023– Shanghai Shenhua, 2024 Shenzhen Peng City)^{[c CHN]}
• Ming-yang Yang, Chinese name Yang Mingyang (2023– Nantong Zhiyun)
• David Wang, Chinese name Wang Jiahao (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Arturo Cheng, Chinese name Zheng Tuluo (2024– Beijing Guoan)

Non-Chinese-descent

• Elkeson, Chinese name Ai Kesen (2013–2015, 2019–2021 Guangzhou, 2016–2019 Shanghai Port, 2023–2024 Chengdu Rongcheng)^{[c CHN]}
• Aloísio, Chinese name Luo Guofu (2014–2016 Shandong Taishan, 2016–2017 Hebei, 2020–2021 Guangzhou)^{[c CHN]}
• Ricardo Goulart, Chinese name Gao Late (2015–2021 Guangzhou, 2020 Hebei)
• Alan, Chinese name A Lan (2015–2021 Guangzhou, 2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Beijing Guoan, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)^{[c CHN]}
• Fernandinho, Chinese name Fei Nanduo (2015–2019, Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic, 2020–2021 Guangzhou, 2023– Shandong Taishan, 2024 Shanghai Shenhua)^{[c CHN]}
• Pedro Delgado, Chinese name Deerjiaduo (2018– Shandong Taishan)

Africa – CAF

Algeria

• Karim Benounes (2008 Zhejiang)^{[b FRA]}

Angola

• Quinzinho (2006–2007 Xiamen Blue Lions)
• Johnson Macaba (2008 Shenzhen)
• Nando Rafael (2014 Henan)^{[c GER U21]}
• Fábio Abreu (2023– Beijing Guoan)^{[b POR]}
• Lucas João (2023 Shanghai Port)^{[b POR]}
• Nelson da Luz (2024 Qingdao West Coast)

Burkina Faso

• Abdoul-Aziz Nikiema (2009 Qingdao Hainiu)

Cameroon

• Clément Lebe (2004–2007 Liaoning)
• Albert Baning (2005 Shanghai United)
• Didier Njewel (2005 Shanghai United)
• Daniel Wansi (2006 Shenzhen)
• Aboubakar Oumarou (2007–2008 Guangzhou City)
• Patrick Mevoungou (2007–2008 Dalian Shide)
• Jean-Paul Ndeki (2008 Qingdao Hainiu)
• William Modibo (2009 Beijing Guoan)
• Jean Michel N'Lend (2010 Shanghai Shenhua, 2011 Liaoning)
• Modeste M'bami (2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Stéphane Mbia (2016–2017 Hebei, 2019, 2021 Wuhan Zall, 2020 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Christian Bassogog (2017–2020 Henan, 2021–2023 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Olivier Boumal (2017 Liaoning)
• Benjamin Moukandjo (2017 Jiangsu, 2018 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Christian Bekamenga (2017 Liaoning)
• Franck Ohandza (2019 Henan)
• John Mary (2019–2020 Shenzhen, 2024– Meizhou Hakka)^{[b NGA]}
• Joseph Minala (2020 Qingdao)
• Donovan Ewolo (2022–2023 Zhejiang)
• Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (2023– Beijing Guoan)
• Serge Tabekou (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Rooney Eva Wankewai (2024 Meizhou Hakka)

Cape Verde

• Ricardo (2011 Shandong Taishan)^{[b POR]}
• Dady (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)^{[b POR]}
• Hildeberto Pereira (2023 Henan)^{[b POR]}

Central African Republic

• Lobi Manzoki (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)

Congo

• Thievy Bifouma (2020 Shenzhen)^{[b FRA]}

Congo DR

• Delain Sasa (2008 Liaoning)
• Alain Masudi (2009 Dalian Shide)
• M'peti Nimba (2010 Guangzhou City)
• Jeremy Bokila (2015 Guangzhou City)
• Gaël Kakuta (2016 Hebei)^{[b FRA]}
• Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti (2016–2017 Liaoning)
• Cédric Bakambu (2018–2021 Beijing Guoan)^{[b FRA]}
• Oscar Maritu (2020–2024 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Mayingila Nzuzi Mata (2024 Nantong Zhiyun)^{[b FRA]}

Côte d'Ivoire

• Guillaume Dah Zadi (2007–2008 Changchun Yatai)
• Bamba Moussa (2007 Shenzhen)
• Dramane Kamaté (2007 Shenzhen)
• Mariko Daouda (2008 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2010 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)
• Didier Drogba (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Davy Claude Angan (2013–2016 Zhejiang)
• Jean Evrard Kouassi (2015–2016 Shanghai Port, 2019–2021 Wuhan Yangtze River, 2023– Zhejiang)
• Franck Boli (2015 Liaoning)^{[b FRA]}
• Gervinho (2016–2018 Hebei)
• Kévin Boli (2018 Guizhou)^{[b FRA]}

Egypt

• Mohsen Abo Gresha (2008 Zhejiang)
• Ahmed Salah Hosny (2008 Zhejiang)
• Ali Ghazal (2017 Guizhou)

Gabon

• Malick Evouna (2016 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Gambia

• Arthur Gómez (2007 Henan)
• Bubacarr Trawally (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde, 2018 Guizhou)

Ghana

• Kwame Ayew (2004–2006 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Moses Sakyi (2009 Zhejiang)
• Lee Addy (2012 Dalian Pro)
• Chris Dickson (2013 Shanghai Port)
• Ransford Addo (2013–2014 Shanghai Port)
• Asamoah Gyan (2015–2016 Shanghai Port)
• Frank Acheampong (2017–2020 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2021–2023 Shenzhen, 2024– Henan)
• Richmond Boakye (2018 Jiangsu)
• Emmanuel Boateng (2019–2021 Dalian Pro)
• Mubarak Wakaso (2020 Jiangsu, 2021–2022, 2023 Shenzhen)
• Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (2021 Qingdao)
• Abdul-Aziz Yakubu (2023 Wuhan Three Towns)

Guinea

• Ousmane Bangoura (2006 Guangzhou City)
• Lonsana Doumbouya (2021 Shanghai Shenhua)^{[b FRA]}
• José Kanté (2022 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)^{[b ESP]}

Guinea-Bissau

• Edigeison Gomes (2015–2017 Henan)^{[c DEN–OLY]}
• Romário Baldé (2023 Nantong Zhiyun, 2024– Wuhan Three Towns)^{[c POR U17][c POR U19][c POR U20]}

Kenya

• Michael Olunga (2017 Guizhou)
• Ayub Masika (2018–2019 Beijing Chengfeng)

Mali

• Boubacar Diarra (2010 Liaoning)
• Mourtala Diakité (2010 Shandong Taishan)
• Frédéric Kanouté (2012–2013 Beijing Guoan)
• Seydou Keita (2012–2013 Dalian Pro)
• Garra Dembélé (2013 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Mohamed Sissoko (2015 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Mamadou Traoré (2024– Beijing Guoan)

Mauritania

• Oumar Camara (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)

Morocco

• Nabil Baha (2013 Dalian Pro)
• Abderrazak Hamdallah (2014–2015 Guangzhou City)
• Issam El Adoua (2015 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)
• Ayoub El Kaabi (2018–2019 Hebei)

Mozambique

• Simão Mate Junior (2012 Shandong Taishan)
• Zainadine Júnior (2016 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Niger

• Moussa Maâzou (2015 Changchun Yatai)

Nigeria

• Kola Adams (2004–2005 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Prince Ikpe Ekong (2004 Guangzhou City)
• Sam Ayorinde (2004 Guangzhou City)
• Benedict Akwuegbu (2006 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2007 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Henry Makinwa (2006 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Gabriel Melkam (2006–2007 Xiamen Blue Lions, 2008–2009 Changchun Yatai, 2011–2013 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Ortega Deniran (2006 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)
• Garba Lawal (2007 Guangzhou City)
• Obi Emmanuel Moneke (2008–2010 Henan)
• Edison Joseph (2009 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Pascal Kondaponi (2009 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Ernest Jeremiah Chukwuma (2009 Zhejiang)
• Alfred Emuejeraye (2010 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Akanni-Sunday Wasiu (2010 Guangzhou City)
• Victor Agali (2010 Jiangsu)
• Obiora Odita (2011 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Peter Utaka (2012–2013 Dalian Pro, 2013–2014 Beijing Guoan, 2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Yakubu (2012–2013 Guangzhou City)
• Bentley (2013 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Aaron Samuel Olanare (2014–2015 Guangzhou City)
• Derick Ogbu (2014–2015 Liaoning)
• Daniel Chima Chukwu (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Obafemi Martins (2016–2018, 2020 Shanghai Shenhua, 2020 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Anthony Ujah (2016–2017 Liaoning)
• Mikel John Obi (2017–2018 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Odion Ighalo (2017–2018 Changchun Yatai, 2019 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Brown Ideye (2017 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Sone Aluko (2019 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Samuel Adegbenro (2022–2023, 2024– Beijing Guoan)
• Chisom Egbuchulam (2022–2023 Meizhou Hakka)
• Izuchukwu Anthony (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)
• Viv Solomon-Otabor (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)^{[b ENG]}

Senegal

• Mouchid Iyane Ly (2009 Shenzhen)
• Amado Diallo (2010 Henan)
• Adama François Sene (2011–2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Ladji Keita (2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Jacques Faty (2013 Wuhan Yangtze River)^{[b FRA]}
• Demba Ba (2015–2016, 2018 Shanghai Shenhua)^{[b FRA]}
• Ibrahima Touré (2016 Liaoning)
• Mbaye Diagne (2016–2017 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Papiss Cissé (2016–2018 Shandong Taishan)
• Makhete Diop (2018–2019 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Cheikh M'Bengue (2019 Shenzhen)
• André Senghor (2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Cherif Ndiaye (2022 Shanghai Port)

Sierra Leone

• Mohamed Kallon (2010 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Aluspah Brewah (2010 Jiangsu)
• Gibril Sankoh (2014 Henan)
• Mohamed Buya Turay (2020 Hebei, 2021–2022 Henan)
• Issa Kallon (2022–2023 Shanghai Port, 2024– Nantong Zhiyun)^{[b NED][c NED U17][c NED U19]}

South Africa

• Bennett Mnguni (2005 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Dino Ndlovu (2022 Changchun Yatai)

Togo

• Djima Oyawolé (2004–2005 Shenzhen)
• Massamasso Tchangai (2009 Shenzhen)

Tunisia

• Imed Ben Younes (2007 Henan)
• Enis Hajri (2012 Henan)
• Bassem Boulaâbi (2015 Zhejiang)
• Imed Louati (2015 Zhejiang)

Uganda

• Andrew Mwesigwa (2010 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)

Zambia

• James Chamanga (2008–2012 Dalian Shide, 2013–2017 Liaoning)
• Billy Mwanza (2009 Guangzhou City)
• Christopher Katongo (2011–2012 Henan)
• Isaac Chansa (2012 Henan)
• Stoppila Sunzu (2015 Shanghai Shenhua, 2020–2022, 2024 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024– Changchun Yatai)
• Jacob Mulenga (2015–2016 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Evans Kangwa (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Zimbabwe

• Nyasha Mushekwi (2018–2019 Dalian Pro, 2022–2023 Zhejiang)

Asia – AFC

Australia

• Ryan Griffiths (2007–2008 Liaoning, 2009–2010 Beijing Guoan)
• Joel Griffiths (2009–2011 Beijing Guoan, 2012 Shanghai Shenhua, 2013 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Matt McKay (2009, 2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Mark Milligan (2009 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Mark Bridge (2009 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Jonas Salley (2009–2010 Beijing Chengfeng, 2011 Chengdu Tiancheng, 2012 Shanghai Shenxin, 2013–2014 Beijing Chengfeng)^{[b CIV]}
• Brendon Santalab (2009, 2011 Chengdu Tiancheng)
• Chris Coyne (2010 Liaoning)
• Adam Griffiths (2010–2011 Zhejiang)
• Adam Kwasnik (2011 Chengdu Tiancheng)
• Alex Wilkinson (2011 Jiangsu)
• Bruce Djite (2011 Jiangsu)
• Dean Heffernan (2011 Liaoning)
• Dino Djulbic (2011–2012 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Mile Sterjovski (2012 Dalian Pro)
• Rostyn Griffiths (2012–2013 Guangzhou City)
• Milan Susak (2012 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Daniel Mullen (2012–2013 Dalian Pro)
• Ryan McGowan (2013–2014 Shandong Taishan, 2016 Henan, 2017 Guizhou)
• Michael Marrone (2013 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Erik Paartalu (2013 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Bernie Ibini-Isei (2013 Shanghai Port)
• Daniel McBreen (2013–2014 Shanghai Port)
• Eddy Bosnar (2013 Guangzhou City)
• Adam Hughes (2014 Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia)
• Billy Celeski (2014 Liaoning)
• Josh Mitchell (2014–2015 Liaoning)
• Tim Cahill (2015 Shanghai Shenhua, 2016 Zhejiang)
• Adrian Leijer (2015 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)
• Matthew Spiranovic (2015–2016 Zhejiang)
• Michael Thwaite (2016 Liaoning)
• Trent Sainsbury (2016, 2017 Jiangsu)
• James Troisi (2016 Liaoning)
• Aleksandar Jovanović (2016 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Apostolos Giannou (2016–2017 Guangzhou City)
• Dario Vidošić (2016 Liaoning)
• James Holland (2017 Liaoning)
• Robbie Kruse (2017 Liaoning)
• Aaron Mooy (2020–2022 Shanghai Port)
• Alex Grant (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)^{[b ENG]}

Chinese Taipei

• Xavier Chen (2013–2015 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Chen Po-liang (2014 Shanghai Shenhua, 2015–2016 Zhejiang, 2021 Changchun Yatai, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)
• Ko Yu-ting (2015–2017 Changchun Yatai)
• Yaki Yen (2016–2017 Changchun Yatai, 2020 Qingdao, 2022 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Tim Chow (2019–2021 Henan, 2022– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Will Donkin (2022–2023 Shenzhen, 2024– Shanghai Port)
• Wang Chien-ming (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Hong Kong

• Ng Wai Chiu (2005 Shanghai United, 2006–2008 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009–2010 Zhejiang)
• Godfred Karikari (2012–2013 Henan)
• Lee Chi Ho (2013 Beijing Guoan)
• Wisdom Fofo Agbo (2014 Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia)
• Brian Fok (2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Bai He (2015 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Jack Sealy (2016–2017 Changchun Yatai)
• Festus Baise (2017–2018 Guizhou)
• Au Yeung Yiu Chung (2017 Guizhou)
• Jean-Jacques Kilama (2017 Tianjin Tianhai)
• Andy Russell (2019 Hebei)
• Alex Tayo Akande (2019 Dalian Pro)
• Tan Chun Lok (2019–2022 Guangzhou City)
• Vas Nuñez (2022 Meizhou Hakka, 2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
• Leung Nok Hang (2022– Zhejiang)
• Yue Tze Nam (2022–2024 Meizhou Hakka, 2025– Changchun Yatai)
• Li Ngai Hoi (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Sun Ming Him (2024 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2025– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Oliver Gerbig (2024– Henan)
• Matt Orr (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
• Shinichi Chan (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)^{[b JPN]}
• Tsui Wang Kit (2025– Yunnan Yukun)

Iran

• Morteza Pouraliganji (2015 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2020–2021 Shenzhen)

Iraq

• Hussein Alaa Hussein (2009 Qingdao Hainiu, 2010 Shenzhen)
• Nashat Akram (2014 Dalian Pro)

Japan

• Takashi Rakuyama (2011 Shenzhen)
• Seiichiro Maki (2011 Shenzhen)
• Masashi Oguro (2013 Zhejiang)
• Sergio Escudero (2015 Jiangsu)^{[b ESP]}

Lebanon

• Roda Antar (2009–2013 Shandong Taishan, 2014 Jiangsu, 2015 Zhejiang)
• Mak Lind (2014 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

North Korea

• Kim Yong-jun (2008 Chengdu Tiancheng)
• Ryang Myong-il (2009 Chengdu Tiancheng)

Philippines

• Javier Patiño (2015–2017 Henan Jianye)^{[b ESP]}

South Korea

• Lee Kyung-soo (2004 Sichuan First City)
• Song Tae-lim (2009–2010 Henan)
• Jeon Woo-keun (2009 Dalian Shide)
• Ahn Jung-hwan (2009–2011 Dalian Shide)
• Lee Tae-young (2009 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Sim Jae-won (2009 Guangzhou City)
• Kim Eun-jung (2009 Guangzhou City)
• Lee Sang-il (2009 Guangzhou City)
• Lee Se-in (2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Park Jae-hong (2010 Jiangsu)
• Lee Jon-ming (2010 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Woo Joo-young (2010 Guangzhou City)
• Cho Se-kwon (2010 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)
• Lee Yoon-sub (2010 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Jeon Kwang-jin (2011 Dalian Shide)
• Kim Jin-kyu (2011 Dalian Shide)
• Cho Won-hee (2011–2012 Guangzhou, 2013 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Lee Joon-yeop (2011 Henan)
• Kim Yoo-jin (2011–2012, 2015 Liaoning)
• Ko Jae-sung (2011 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Kwon Jip (2011 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Song Chong-gug (2011 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Park Dong-hyuk (2012 Dalian Shide)
• Jeong Dong-ho (2012 Zhejiang)
• Kim Dong-jin (2012–2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Son Seung-joon (2012 Henan)
• Kim Young-gwon (2012–2018 Guangzhou)
• Ha Dae-sung (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
• Jang Hyun-soo (2014–2017 Guangzhou City)
• Park Jong-woo (2014–2015 Guangzhou City)
• Son Dae-ho (2014 Zhejiang)
• Lee Ji-nam (2014 Henan)
• Yoon Sin-young (2014 Jiangsu)
• Cho Byung-kuk (2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Lim You-hwan (2014–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Noh Hyung-goo (2014 Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia)
• Choi Hyun-yeon (2014 Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia)
• Park Ju-sung (2015 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Kim Ju-young (2015–2016 Shanghai Port, 2017 Hebei)
• Cho Yong-hyung (2015–2016 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Jung In-whan (2015 Henan)
• Ha Tae-goon (2016 Yanbian Funde)
• Yoon Bit-garam (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Kim Seung-dae (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Oh Beom-seok (2016 Zhejiang)
• Jung Woo-young (2016–2017 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)
• Kim Kee-hee (2016–2017 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Hong Jeong-ho (2016–2017 Jiangsu)
• Kim Hyung-il (2017 Guangzhou)
• Kwon Kyung-won (2017–2019 Tianjin Tianhai)
• Hwang Seok-ho (2017 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Hwang Il-su (2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Kim Min-jae (2019–2021 Beijing Guoan)
• Park Ji-soo (2019–2020 Guangzhou, 2023– Wuhan Three Towns)
• Kim Shin-wook (2019–2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Song Ju-hun (2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Shenzhen)
• Kim Sung-hwan (2020 Henan)
• Son Jun-ho (2021–2023 Shandong Taishan)
• Kang Sang-woo (2022–2023 Beijing Guoan)
• Kim Min-woo (2022–2023 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Lim Chai-min (2022 Shenzhen)

Syria

• Adel Abdullah (2010 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Ali Diab (2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Abdulkader Dakka (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• George Mourad (2013 Qingdao Hainiu)^{[b LBN][c SWE]}
• Firas Al-Khatib (2013–2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Ahmad Al Saleh (2017 Henan)

Uzbekistan

• Aleksandr Kletskov (2009 Jiangsu, 2010 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Aleksey Nikolaev (2009 Shenzhen)
• Sadriddin Abdullaev (2009 Changchun Yatai)
• Zayniddin Tadjiyev (2009 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Farhod Tadjiyev (2010 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Asqar Jadigerov (2010 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Islom Inomov (2010 Liaoning)
• Anzur Ismailov (2011–2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Ildar Magdeev (2011 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Murod Kholmukhamedov (2011 Dalian Shide)
• Kamoliddin Tajiev (2011–2013 Jiangsu)
• Aziz Ibragimov (2011–2012 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Egor Krimets (2013, 2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)
• Shavkat Mullajanov (2013 Liaoning)
• Sherzod Karimov (2013 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Artyom Filiposyan (2014 Liaoning)
• Igor Sergeev (2016 Beijing Guoan)
• Odil Ahmedov (2017–2020 Shanghai Port, 2020 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Dostonbek Tursunov (2021 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)

Europe – UEFA

Albania

• Nevil Dede (2008 Guangzhou City)
• Hamdi Salihi (2013 Jiangsu)
• Valdet Rama (2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Albion Ademi (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Armenia

• Varazdat Haroyan (2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Austria

• Marko Arnautović (2019–2021 Shanghai Port)
• Richard Windbichler (2022–2023 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Peter Žulj (2022–2024 Changchun Yatai)
• Markus Pink (2023 Shanghai Port)

Azerbaijan

• Branimir Subašić (2009 Changchun Yatai)^{[b SRB – YUG]}

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Alen Avdić (2004 Liaoning)
• Sead Bučan (2004–2005 Guangzhou City)
• Ninoslav Milenković (2010 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Vladimir Jovančić (2012–2013 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Zlatan Muslimović (2012–2014 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Mario Božić (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Zvjezdan Misimović (2013–2014, 2015 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Sejad Salihović (2015 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Samir Memišević (2020–2021 Hebei, 2022 Beijing Guoan)
• Toni Šunjić (2020–2023 Henan)
• Elvis Sarić (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Belarus

• Alyaksandr Khatskevich (2004 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Raman Kirenkin (2008 Liaoning)
• Vyacheslav Hleb (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Shenzhen)
• Sergey Krivets (2012–2013 Jiangsu)

Belgium

• Kevin Oris (2014 Liaoning)
• Axel Witsel (2017–2018 Tianjin Tianhai)
• Yannick Carrasco (2018–2019 Dalian Pro)
• Mousa Dembélé (2019–2021 Guangzhou City)
• Marouane Fellaini (2019–2023 Shandong Taishan)

Bulgaria

• Zoran Janković (2004–2007 Dalian Shide)^{[b SRB – YUG]}
• Predrag Pažin (2005–2007 Shandong Taishan)^{[b SRB – YUG]}
• Ivo Trenchev (2007–2008 Henan)
• Svetoslav Petrov (2007 Changchun Yatai)
• Yordan Varbanov (2008–2009 Zhejiang)
• Kaloyan Karadzhinov (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Georgi Chilikov (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Yanko Valkanov (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Shenzhen)
• Martin Kamburov (2010–2012 Dalian Shide)
• Marquinhos (2012 Changchun Yatai)^{[b BRA]}
• Georgi Iliev (2015 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Borislav Tsonev (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
• Petar Vitanov (2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Croatia

• Josip Bulat (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Ivan Bulat (2004 Chongqing Qiche, 2005–2007 Inter Shanghai)
• Velibor Kopunović (2006 Chongqing Lifan, 2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Darko Čordaš (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
• Jurica Vučko (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Darko Matić (2007–2008 Tianjin Teda, 2009–2015 Beijing Guoan, 2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Igor Budiša (2007 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Igor Tkalčević (2008 Chengdu Blades)
• Vedran Celiščak (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Stjepan Jukić (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Frane Čačić (2010 Changsha Ginde)
• Bruno Šiklić (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Ivan Brečević (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)^{[b SVN–YUG]}
• Krunoslav Lovrek (2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Leon Benko (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
• Sammir (2015–2016 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty, 2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Goran Milović (2016–2017 Chongqing Lifan)
• Mislav Oršić (2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Nikica Jelavić (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
• Ivan Santini (2019–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Dejan Radonjić (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Matej Jonjić (2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Ante Majstorović (2021 Shanghai Port)
• Marko Dabro (2022 Beijing Guoan)
• Franko Andrijašević (2022– Zhejiang)
• Mile Škorić (2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• David Puclin (2023– Nantong Zhiyun)
• Ivan Fiolić (2024 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Darick Kobie Morris (2024– Meizhou Hakka)

Czech Republic

• Marek Jarolím (2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Jan Rezek (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Bořek Dočkal (2017 Henan Jianye)

Denmark

• Ken Ilsø (2014 Guangzhou R&F)
• Lasse Vibe (2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Jores Okore (2021–2023 Changchun Yatai)

England

• Akpo Sodje (2012 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Ayo Obileye (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Estonia

• Andres Oper (2009 Shanghai Shenhua)

France

• Nicolas Ouédec (2004 Shandong Taishan)
• Jean-Philippe Caillet (2009 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Cédric Sabin (2010 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Michaël Murcy (2010 Shandong Taishan)
• Nicolas Anelka (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Mathieu Manset (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Guillaume Hoarau (2013 Dalian Pro)
• Julien Gorius (2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Jean-Philippe Mendy (2016 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Anthony Modeste (2017–2018 Tianjin Tianhai)
• Romain Alessandrini (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022–2023 Shenzhen)
• Eddy Gnahoré (2020 Wuhan Zall)
• Jules Iloki (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Ibrahim Amadou (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)^{[b CMR]}
• Jean-David Beauguel (2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Germany

• Jörg Albertz (2004 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Carsten Jancker (2006 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Mike Hanke (2014 Guizhou Renhe)
• Felix Bastians (2018–2020 Tianjin Teda)
• Sandro Wagner (2019 Tianjin Teda)
• Streli Mamba (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)

Georgia

• Elguja Lobjanidze (2023 Meizhou Hakka)
• Valeri Qazaishvili (2024– Shandong Taishan)

Greece

• Avraam Papadopoulos (2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)

Hungary

• Zoltán Kovács (2004 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
• Krisztián Kenesei (2004–2006 Beijing Guoan)
• Szabolcs Huszti (2014–2015, 2017 Changchun Yatai)
• Ákos Elek (2015 Changchun Yatai)
• Richárd Guzmics (2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Tamás Kádár (2020 Shandong Luneng Taishan, 2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Iceland

• Viðar Kjartansson (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)
• Sölvi Ottesen (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty, 2017 Guangzhou R&F)
• Eiður Guðjohnsen (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)

Israel

• Liron Zarko (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
• Eran Zahavi (2016–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
• Dia Saba (2019–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
• Yahav Gurfinkel (2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Eden Kartsev (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)

Italy

• Damiano Tommasi (2009 Tianjin Teda)
• Fabio Firmani (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Alessandro Diamanti (2014 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Alberto Gilardino (2014 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Graziano Pellè (2016–2020 Shandong Luneng)
• Gabriel Paletta (2018–2019 Jiangsu Suning)
• Éder (2018–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Stephan El Shaarawy (2019–2020 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Martin Boakye (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)
• Andrea Compagno (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Kazakhstan

• Georgy Zhukov (2022– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Malta

• John Hutchinson (2011 Chengdu Blades)

Montenegro

• Goran Trobok (2005 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Igor Gluščević (2006 Shandong Luneng)
• Čedomir Mijanović (2007 Changsha Ginde)
• Dejan Damjanović (2014 Jiangsu Sainty, 2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
• Radomir Đalović (2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Fatos Bećiraj (2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Nebojša Kosović (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
• Asmir Kajević (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Miloš Milović (2024 Qingdao Hainiu)

Netherlands

• Fred Benson (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Sjoerd Ars (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Tjaronn Chery (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
• Elvis Manu (2019 Beijing Renhe)
• Richairo Zivkovic (2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2021 Changchun Yatai)
• Marko Vejinović (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere (2022–2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024- Zhejiang)
• Timo Letschert (2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)

North Macedonia

• Stojan Ignatov (2008 Beijing Guoan)
• Slavčo Georgievski (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Vlatko Grozdanoski (2012 Liaoning Whowin)
• Veliče Šumulikoski (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Arijan Ademi (2023 Beijing Guoan)

Norway

• Ole Selnæs (2019–2020 Shenzhen, 2021 Hebei)
• Ola Kamara (2019 Shenzhen)
• Adama Diomande (2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Fredrik Ulvestad (2021 Qingdao)

Poland

• Marek Zając (2004–2008 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
• Bogdan Zając (2006–2007 Shenzhen Kingway)
• Emmanuel Olisadebe (2008–2010 Henan Construction)
• Krzysztof Mączyński (2014–2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Mateusz Zachara (2015 Henan Jianye)
• Adrian Mierzejewski (2018 Changchun Yatai, 2019–2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan, 2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2021 Shanghai Shenhua, 2022–2023 Henan Songshan Longmen)

Portugal

• Joaquim Ferraz (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Hugo Carreira (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Manú (2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Ricardo Esteves (2012 Dalian Shide)
• Rúben Micael (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Ricardo Carvalho (2017 Shanghai SIPG)
• Ricardo Vaz Tê (2017–2018 Henan Jianye)
• José Fonte (2018 Dalian Yifang)
• Orlando Sá (2018 Henan Jianye)
• Dyego Sousa (2019 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Daniel Carriço (2020–2021 Wuhan Zall)
• João Silva (2021 Hebei F.C.)
• João Carlos Teixeira (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)
• Wilson Manafá (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
• Guga (2024– Beijing Guoan)
• Xadas (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Joca (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)

Romania

• Constantin Schumacher (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
• Viorel Domocoş (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
• Bogdan Mara (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Ionel Gane (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Dan Alexa (2004–2005 Beijing Guoan)
• Ionel Dănciulescu (2005 Shandong Luneng)
• Marian Aliuţă (2006 Changchun Yatai)
• Dumitru Mitu (2007 Qingdao Jonoon, 2008 Changchun Yatai)
• Ovidiu Burcă (2008 Beijing Guoan)
• Marius Radu (2008 Tianjin Teda)
• Alin Chiţa (2009 Tianjin Teda)
• Cristian Dănălache (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Marius Bilaşco (2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Lucian Goian (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Marius Niculae (2013 Shandong Luneng)
• Cristian Tănase (2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Eric Bicfalvi (2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Marius Constantin (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)
• Nicolae Stanciu (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)

Scotland

• Maurice Ross (2010 Beijing Guoan)
• Derek Riordan (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)

Serbia

• Miodrag Pantelić (2004 Sichuan Guancheng, 2005–2006 Dalian Shide, 2007 Beijing Guoan)
• Branko Jelić (2004–2005 Beijing Guoan, 2006–2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
• Vladimir Matijašević (2004 Shandong Luneng)
• Darko Anić (2004 Shandong Luneng)
• Branko Savić (2004 Liaoning Zhongyu)
• Branimir Petrović (2005 Shandong Luneng)
• Marko Zorić (2005–2006 Tianjin Teda, 2009 Shenzhen Ruby, 2010–2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Aleksandar Živković (2006–2009 Shandong Luneng, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Ivan Jovanović (2006 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Despot Visković (2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Saša Zimonjić (2006 Xiamen Lanshi)
• Pavle Delibašić (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
• Saša Zorić (2007 Changsha Ginde, 2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
• Nikola Malbaša (2007 Shandong Luneng)
• Branko Baković (2007 Shandong Luneng)
• Miodrag Anđelković (2007 Dalian Shide)
• Darko Drinić (2007 Dalian Shide)
• Vidak Bratić (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Miljan Mrdaković (2008–2009 Shandong Luneng, 2012 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Dragan Stančić (2008, 2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Marko Sočanac (2008–2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Milan Nikolić (2008 Changsha Ginde)
• Dragan Vukmir (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Miloš Bajalica (2010 Henan Construction, 2010–2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Goran Gavrančić (2010 Henan Construction)
• Siniša Radanović (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Borko Veselinović (2010 Dalian Shide)
• Ivan Vukomanović (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Dušan Đokić (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Miloš Mihajlov (2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Radomir Koković (2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Vladimir Bogdanović (2011 Liaoning Whowin)
• Aleksandar Jevtić (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty, 2014 Liaoning Whowin)
• Andrija Kaluđerović (2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Marko Ljubinković (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Miloš Trifunović (2012–2013 Liaoning Whowin)
• Novak Martinović (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Miloš Stojanović (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Miloš Bosančić (2015 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Nikola Petković (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Ognjen Ožegović (2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Nemanja Gudelj (2017 Tianjin Teda, 2018 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Marko Perović (2018 Guangzhou R&F)
• Duško Tošić (2018–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
• Nemanja Pejčinović (2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Jagoš Vuković (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai)
• Stefan Mihajlović (2022 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Rade Dugalić (2022–2023 Meizhou Hakka, 2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
• Aleksa Vukanović (2022 Meizhou Hakka)
• Nemanja Bosančić (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
• Nemanja Čović (2023– Henan F.C.)
• Aleksandar Andrejević (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Nenad Lukić (2023 Changchun Yatai)
• Đorđe Denić (2023– Henan F.C.)
• Marko Šarić (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Lazar Rosić (2024– Changchun Yatai)
• Stefan Veličković [it] (2024 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Nikola Radmanovac (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)

Slovakia

• Tomáš Medveď (2005 Shenyang Ginde)
• Tomáš Oravec (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Marek Hamšík (2019–2020 Dalian Yifang)

Slovenia

• Ermin Šiljak (2004 Dalian Shide)
• Blaž Puc (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
• Darko Kremenovič (2007 Henan Construction)
• Aleksander Rodić (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Tomislav Mišura (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Janez Zavrl (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Ermin Rakovič (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Luka Žinko (2013–2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Miral Samardžić (2016 Henan Jianye)
• Denis Popović (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai)
• Robert Berić (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2024- Changchun Yatai)
• Andrej Kotnik (2023 Meizhou Hakka)

Spain

• Nano (2012–2013 Guizhou Renhe)
• Rafa Jordà (2012–2013 Guizhou Renhe)
• Rubén Suárez (2012 Guizhou Renhe)
• Ibán Cuadrado (2013–2014 Shanghai East Asia)
• Miguel Alfonso Herrero (2015 Guangzhou R&F)
• Jonathan Soriano (2017–2018 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Mario Suárez (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
• Rubén Castro (2017 Guizhou HFZC)
• Jonathan Viera (2018–2019, 2020–2021 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Juan Cala (2018 Henan Jianye)
• David Andújar (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Tomás Pina (2022–2023 Henan Songshan Longmen)
• Fran Mérida (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Edu García (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
• Jorge Ortiz (2024 Shenzhen Peng City)

Sweden

• Daniel Nannskog (2004 Sichuan Guancheng)
• Tobias Hysén (2014–2015 Shanghai SIPG)
• Niklas Backman (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
• Erton Fejzullahu (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
• Imad Khalili (2014 Shanghai SIPG)
• Magnus Eriksson (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Gustav Svensson (2016, 2021 Guangzhou City)
• Osman Sow (2016 Henan Jianye)
• Marcus Danielson (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
• Sam Larsson (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
• Samuel Armenteros (2024 Shenzhen Peng City)

Switzerland

• Oumar Kondé (2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Cephas Malele (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)

Turkey

• Ahmet Dursun (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Ersan Gülüm (2016 Hebei China Fortune)
• Burak Yılmaz (2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)

Ukraine

• Oleksandr Holovko (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Serhiy Konovalov (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Victor Brovchenko (2006–2007 Liaoning FC)

North & Central America, Caribbean – CONCACAF

Costa Rica

• Erick Scott (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Johnny Woodly (2009–2010 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic, 2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Rodolfo Rodríguez (2010 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Porfirio López (2010 Dalian Shide)
• José Luis López (2010 Dalian Shide)
• Michael Barrantes (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Felicio Brown Forbes (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River, 2023 Qingdao Hainiu)

Curaçao

• Jürgen Locadia (2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)^{[b NED][c NED U17][c NED U19][c NED U21]}

Guadeloupe

• Olivier Fauconnier (2007 Henan)

Guatemala

• Marvin Ávila (2009 Beijing Chengfeng)

Honduras

• Saul Martínez (2004–2005, 2007 Shanghai Shenhua, 2006 Shanghai United)
• Luis Ramírez (2006 Shanghai Shenhua, 2008–2009 Guangzhou, 2010–2011 Zhejiang)
• Elvis Scott (2006–2008, 2009 Changchun Yatai, 2008 Beijing Guoan)
• Samuel Caballero (2006–2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Víctor Mena (2006 Changchun Yatai)
• Walter Martínez (2007–2008, 2010–2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Emil Martínez (2008 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Zhejiang)
• Mitchel Brown (2008 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Jerry Palacios (2010 Zhejiang)
• Mauricio Sabillón (2010 Zhejiang)
• Julio César de León (2010–2011 Shandong Taishan)
• Randy Diamond (2011 Zhejiang)
• Rony Flores (2011 Shenzhen)
• Rubilio Castillo (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)

Jamaica

• Demar Stewart (2008–2009 Chengdu Tiancheng)
• Roen Nelson (2009 Chengdu Tiancheng)
• Ryan Johnson (2014 Henan)

Martinique

• Yoann Arquin (2021 Wuhan Yangtze River)^{[b FRA]}

Mexico

• Jesús Godínez (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)

Suriname

• Tyrone Conraad (2023–2024 Meizhou Hakka)^{[b NED]}

Trinidad and Tobago

• Kevaughn Connell (2010 Shanghai Shenxin)

United States

• Lyle Martin (2010 Beijing Chengfeng)
• Macario Hing-Glover (2023 Shanghai Shenhua)

Oceania – OFC

New Zealand

• Chris Killen (2010–2011 Shenzhen)
• Ivan Vicelich (2010 Shenzhen)

South America – CONMEBOL

Argentina

• José Luis Díaz (2004 Tianjin Tianhai)
• Oscar Bazán (2005 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Javier Musa (2006 Beijing Guoan)
• Roberto Demus (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Matías Marchesini (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• César La Paglia (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Hernán Barcos (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009 Shenzhen Ruby, 2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Sebastián Setti (2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Matías Villavicencio (2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Luciano Olguín (2010–2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Luis Salmerón (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Facundo Pérez Castro (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Marcos Flores (2011–2012 Henan Construction)
• Darío Conca (2011–2013 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG)
• Gustavo Rodas (2012 Guizhou Renhe)
• Pablo Brandán (2012–2013 Liaoning Whowin)
• Leonardo Pisculichi (2012–2013 Shandong Luneng)
• Rolando Schiavi (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Patricio Toranzo (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Pablo Caballero (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Walter Montillo (2014–2016 Shandong Luneng)
• Pablo Batalla (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
• Matías Iglesias (2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Lucas Viatri (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
• Esteban Solari (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
• Emanuel Gigliotti (2015–2016 Chongqing Lifan)
• Ezequiel Lavezzi (2016–2019 Hebei China Fortune)
• Carlos Tevez (2017 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Javier Mascherano (2018–2019 Hebei China Fortune)
• Augusto Fernández (2018–2019 Beijing Renhe)
• Nicolás Aguirre (2018 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Nicolás Gaitán (2018 Dalian Yifang)
• Matías Vargas (2022– Shanghai Port)
• Guido Carrillo (2022 Henan Songshan Longmen)

Bolivia

• Milton Coimbra (2006 Beijing Guoan)
• Ronald Rivero (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Marcelo Moreno (2015–2016 Changchun Yatai)

Brazil

• Adilson dos Santos (2004–2005 Dalian Shide)
• Zé Alcino (2004–2005 Inter Shanghai)
• Hugo Henrique (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
• Ozeias Fernando Graciano (2004 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
• Vicente de Paula Neto (2005, 2007 Wuhan Optics Valley, 2006 Xi'an Chanba, 2008–2009 Shaanxi Chanba, 2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Gílsinho (2005–2007 Wuhan Huanghelou, 2008 Henan Construction)
• Anderson Martins Pedro (2005 Wuhan Huanghelou)
• Rafael Pereira Pinto (2005 Wuhan Huanghelou)
• Aurélio (2006 Tianjin Teda)
• Tiago Honorio (2006 Shanghai United, 2007–2008 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Aderaldo Ferreira André (2006 Shanghai United, 2007 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Jonas Ciciliato Massaranduba (2006 Shanghai United)
• Renato Ribas (2006 Shanghai United)
• Rafael Jaques (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Carlos Eduardo (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• José Ilson dos Santos (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
• Alex Alves (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
• Fabiano Cezar Viegas (2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Alysson Marendaz Marins (2007 Beijing Guoan)
• Taila de Souza Charles (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Márcio Santos (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Bruno Lança Andrade (2007 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Roberto Aleixo (2007 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Sandro Cardoso dos Santos (2007–2008, 2010 Changsha Ginde, 2009 Shandong Luneng)
• Argélico Fucks (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Eduardo Marques (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Wagner da Silva Santos (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Marcelo Rosa da Silva (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Alex Chandre de Oliveira (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Ronny Carlos da Silva (2007–2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Rafael Scheidt (2007–2008 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Sergio Júnior (2007 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Milson Ferreira dos Santos (2007 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Luciano Ratinho (2008 Shandong Luneng)
• Jonhes Elias Pinto Dos Santos (2008 Tianjin Teda)
• Éber Luís Cucchi (2008–2009 Tianjin Teda, 2010 Jiangsu Sainty, 2011 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Diego de Lima Barcelos (2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
• José Filho Duarte (2008 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, 2009–2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Valdo (2008–2009 Zhejiang Greentown, 2010 Beijing Guoan, 2011 Liaoning Whowin)
• Douglas Roberto dos Santos (2008 Henan Construction)
• Tales Rejane Cabeceira (2008 Changsha Ginde)
• Edson Ferreira da Silva (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Felipe Arruda Menegon (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Auricelio Neres Rodrigues (2008–2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Denílson Souza (2008 Chengdu Blades)
• Jefferson Feijão (2008 Liaoning Whowin, 2009 Changsha Ginde)
• José Roberto Lucini (2008 Liaoning Whowin)
• Danilo Moreira Serrano (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Gustavo Saibt Martins (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Emerson Roberto Conceicao Aleixo (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Netto (2009–2012 Henan Construction)
• Agnaldo Novaes dos Santos (2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Diogo de Lima Barcelos (2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
• Carlos Mario Ceballos Agualimpia (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Eleílson Farias de Moura (2009–2015 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Geninho (2009–2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Rodolfo Kumbrevicius Andorno de Oliveira (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Adonis Soares Pavani (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Renan Augustinho Marques (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Estevao Alvarenga Toniato (2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
• André Francisco Williams Rocha da Silva (2009 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Aílton Gonçalves da Silva (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
• Pedro Henrique Martins (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Célio Ferreira dos Santos (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Andrezinho (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Felipe de Oliveira Conceição (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Beto (2010 Nanchang Bayi)
• Francisco Alex Moraes (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Johnny Osório (2010–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Carlos Santos (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Nei (2010–2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Márcio Senna (2010 Dalian Shide)
• Alexsandro da Silva (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Gilcimar (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Davi (2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Roberto Calmon Félix (2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Dori (2011 Changchun Yatai, 2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Muriqui (2011–2014, 2017 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2020–2021 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Cléo (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2020 Qingdao Huanghai)
• Paulão (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Renato Cajá (2011 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Fabão (2011 Henan Construction)
• Thiago Potiguar (2011 Henan Construction)
• Rômulo (2011 Henan Construction)
• Léo San (2011–2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Wilson (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Renato Silva (2011 Shandong Luneng)
• Obina (2011–2012 Shandong Luneng)
• Adriano (2011–2012 Dalian Shide)
• di Carmo (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Camilo (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Paulo Roberto (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Fabiano (2011–2012 Shandong Luneng)
• Reinaldo (2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Cássio (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Weldon (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Fábio Rochemback (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin)
• Davi Rodrigues de Jesus (2012–2014 Guangzhou R&F, 2015 Shanghai SIPG)
• Jumar José da Costa Júnior (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F)
• Leonardo Gonçalves Silva (2012 Guangzhou R&F)
• Rafael Coelho (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F, 2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Fabrício (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Renatinho (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Mazola (2012–2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Gilberto Macena (2012–2013 Shandong Luneng, 2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Moisés (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Anselmo (2012 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Antônio Flávio (2012–2013 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Jaílton Paraíba (2012–2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Adaílton (2012 Henan Construction)
• Bruno Meneghel (2012–2013 Qingdao Jonoon, 2014 Dalian Aerbin, 2016–2017 Changchun Yatai)
• André Lima (2013 Beijing Guoan)
• Éder Baiano (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Zé Carlos (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Isac (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Elkeson (2013–2015, 2019–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2016–2019 Shanghai SIPG, 2023– Chengdu Rongcheng)^{[N 2020]}
• Edu (2013 Liaoning Whowin)
• Gustavo (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Kieza (2013–2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Éder Lima (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
• Dinélson (2013 Tianjin Teda)
• Santos (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Eninho (2013–2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Vágner Love (2013–2014 Shandong Luneng)
• Andrezinho (2013–2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Baré (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
• Renê Júnior (2014–2015 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Hyuri (2014–2015 Guizhou Renhe, 2017 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Anselmo Ramon (2014–2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Rodrigo Paixão Mesquita (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Aloísio (2014–2016 Shandong Luneng, 2016–2017 Hebei China Fortune, 2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)^{[N 2020]}
• Rafael Marques Mariano (2014 Henan Jianye)
• Paulo André (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
• Junior Urso (2014–2015 Shandong Luneng, 2017–2018 Guangzhou R&F)
• Elias (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Paulo Henrique (2014–2015 Shanghai Greenland, 2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Everton (2014–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Guto (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
• Ricardo Santos (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Ricardo Goulart (2015–2018, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2020 Hebei China Fortune)^{[N 2020]}
• Alan Carvalho (2015–2018, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)^{[N 2020]}
• Diego Tardelli (2015–2018 Shandong Luneng)
• Lucas Fonseca (2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Jajá (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
• Rodrigo Defendi (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Zé Eduardo (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Ivo (2015–2016, 2018–2021 Henan Jianye, 2018 Beijing Renhe)
• Jael Ferreira (2015–2016 Chongqing Lifan)
• Jucilei (2015–2016 Shandong Luneng)
• Paulinho (2015–2017, 2018–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Fernandinho Henrique (2015–2019 Chongqing Lifan, 2019 Hebei China Fortune, 2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023–2024 Shandong Taishan, 2024– Shanghai Shenhua)^{[N 2020]}
• Wágner (2015–2016 Tianjin TEDA)
• Renatinho (2015–2018, 2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2019 Tianjin Tianhai)
• Kléber (2015–2016 Beijing Guoan)
• Robinho (2015 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Bruninho (2016 Guangzhou R&F)
• Ralf (2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)
• Renato Augusto (2016–2021 Beijing Guoan)
• Gil (2016–2019 Shandong Luneng)
• Ramires (2016–2019 Jiangsu Suning)
• Alex Teixeira (2016–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Jô (2016 Jiangsu Suning)
• Diego Maurício (2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Denílson Gabionetta (2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Matheus (2016, 2020 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright, 2022 Zhejiang)
• Hulk (2016–2020 Shanghai SIPG)
• Alan Kardec (2016–2020 Chongqing Lifan, 2021 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Geuvânio (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Oscar (2017– Shanghai SIPG)
• Marinho (2017–2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Alexandre Pato (2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Hernanes (2017, 2018 Hebei China Fortune)
• Júnior Moraes (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Luiz Fernandinho (2018–2021 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Johnathan (2018–2020 Tianjin Teda,2022 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Talisca (2018–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Sebá (2018 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Fernando Karanga (2018,2019–2023 Henan Jianye)
• Róger Guedes (2018–2019, 2020 Shandong Luneng)
• Rafael Silva (2019–2020, 2021 Wuhan Zall)
• Léo Baptistão (2019–2021 Wuhan Zall)
• Marcão (2019–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2022,2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Henrique Dourado (2019, 2020–2022 Henan Jianye)
• Leonardo (2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Shandong Luneng)
• Moisés (2019–2023 Shandong Luneng)
• Marcinho (2019–2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Miranda (2019–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Fernando (2019–2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Paulinho (2020–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2021–2023 Shanghai Port)
• Rômulo (2020 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Marcelo Cirino (2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Ricardo Lopes (2020–2021 Shanghai SIPG)
• Sandro Lima (2020 Tianjin Teda)
• Francisco Soares (2020 Tianjin Teda)
• Jailson Siqueira (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
• Lucas Souza (2021 Beijing Guoan, 2021 Changchun Yatai)
• Erik Lima (2021–2022 Changchun Yatai)
• Júnior Negrão (2021–2022 Changchun Yatai)
• Serginho (2021– Changchun Yatai)
• Tiago Leonço (2021 Guangzhou City, 2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
• Guilherme (2021–2022 Guangzhou City, 2024 Changchun Yatai)
• Leonardo (2021 Shandong Taishan, 2021 Hebei F.C., 2023 Changchun Yatai, 2023– Zhejiang)
• Magno Cruz (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Anderson Lopes (2021 Wuhan F.C.)
• Jadson (2021–2024 Shandong Taishan)
• Anderson Silva (2021 Beijing Guoan)
• Felipe (2022– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Rômulo (2022–2023, 2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Rodrigo Henrique (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
• Crysan (2022– Shandong Taishan)
• Farley Rosa (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2024– Nantong Zhiyun)
• Éder Lima (2022 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Ademilson (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Davidson (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Wallace (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Bruno Viana (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Lucas Possignolo (2022– Zhejiang)
• Saldanha (2022 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Josef de Souza (2023 Beijing Guoan)
• Bressan (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Lucas Morelatto (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Andrigo (2023–2024 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Matheus Pato (2023–2024 Shandong Taishan)
• Héber (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Iago Maidana (2024– Henan F.C.)
• Bruno Nazário (2024– Henan F.C.)
• Diego Lopes (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)
• Eduardo Henrique (2024 Qingdao West Coast)
• Léo Cittadini (2024– Shanghai Port)
• Gustavo (2024– Shanghai Port)
• Matheus Jussa (2024– Shanghai Port)
• André Luis (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
• Thiago Andrade (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
• Darlan (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)
• Pedro Henrique (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)
• Matheus Índio (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
• Marcel Scalese (2024– Shandong Taishan)
• Zeca (2024– Shandong Taishan)
• Diogo Silva (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Chile

• Adán Vergara (2009 Dalian Shide)
• José Luis Villanueva (2010 Tianjin Teda)
• Gustavo Canales (2012 Dalian Aerbin)^{[b ARG]}

Colombia

• Hamilton Ricard (2007–2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Ricardo Steer (2009–2010 Changchun Yatai, 2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Carlos Ceballos (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Leiner Gomez Viafara (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Duvier Riascos (2010–2011 Shanghai Shenhua, 2018 Dalian Yifang)
• Juan Camilo Angulo (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Yovanny Arrechea (2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Javier Andres Estupinan Romero (2011 Chengdu Blades)
• Eisner Iván Loboa (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• John Mosquera (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Edixon Perea (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Giovanni Moreno (2012–2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Luis Carlos Cabezas (2013 Shanghai East Asia)
• Carmelo Valencia (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
• Luis Carlos Ruiz (2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Edison Toloza (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Wilmar Jordán (2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Fredy Guarín (2016–2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Jackson Martínez (2016 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Fredy Montero (2016 Tianjin Teda)
• Roger Martínez (2016–2017 Jiangsu Suning)
• Harold Preciado (2019–2020 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Jown Cardona (2021–2022 Guangzhou City)
• Juan Fernando Quintero (2021 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Manuel Palacios (2023,2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Brayan Riascos (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
• Danilo Arboleda (2024 Wuhan Three Towns)

Ecuador

• Joffre Guerrón (2012–2014 Beijing Guoan)
• Jaime Ayoví (2018 Beijing Renhe)
• Fidel Martínez (2020 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Miller Bolaños (2020,2022 Shanghai Shenhua, 2021 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)

Paraguay

• Justo Rolando Meza (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Michel Marcio Valenzuela (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Lucas Barrios (2012–2013 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• José Ortigoza (2012 Shandong Luneng)
• Óscar Romero (2018–2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)

Peru

• Aldo Olcese (2005 Shenyang Ginde)
• Ismael Enrique Alvarado (2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
• Paolo de la Haza (2011 Jiangsu Sainty)

Uruguay

• Peter Vera (2004 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Fernando Correa (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Diego Alonso (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Sergio Blanco (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Juan Manuel Olivera (2007 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Pablo Munhoz (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Edgar Martínez (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
• Matías Masiero (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Paulo Pezzolano (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Sebastián Vázquez (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Jonathan Ramis (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Diego Vera (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)

Venezuela

• Alejandro Cichero (2008–2009 Shandong Luneng)
• Mario Rondón (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Salomón Rondón (2019–2020 Dalian Pro)

See also

• Chinese Super League

Notes

1. Born in Argentina
2. Born in Australia
3. Born in Brazil
4. Born in Cameroon
5. Born in England
6. Born in France
7. Born in Ivory Coast
8. Born in Japan
9. Born in Lebanon
10. Born in Netherlands
11. Born in Nigeria
12. Born in Portugal
13. Born in Serbia – then part of Yugoslavia
14. Born in Spain
15. Capped for China
16. Capped for Denmark Olympic
17. Capped for Germany U-21
18. Capped for Netherlands U-17
19. Capped for Netherlands U-19
20. Capped for Netherlands U-21
21. Capped for Portugal U-17
22. Capped for Portugal U-19
23. Capped for Portugal U-20
24. Capped for Sweden

References

• CSL players (in Chinese)