# 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)
* 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)
* 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)
* 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)
* Marcel Petrov, Chinese name Wang Hanlong (2025– Shanghai Shenhua)

### Non-Chinese-descent

* Elkeson, Chinese name Ai Kesen (2013–2015, 2019–2021 Guangzhou, 2016–2019 Shanghai Port, 2023–2024 Chengdu Rongcheng)
* Aloísio, Chinese name Luo Guofu (2014–2016 Shandong Taishan, 2016–2017 Hebei, 2020–2021 Guangzhou)
* 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)
* Fernandinho, Chinese name Fei Nanduo (2015–2019, Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic, 2020–2021 Guangzhou, 2023– Shandong Taishan, 2024 Shanghai Shenhua)
* Pedro Delgado, Chinese name Deerjiaduo (2018– Shandong Taishan)

## Africa – CAF
### Algeria

* Karim Benounes (2008 Zhejiang)

### Angola

* Quinzinho (2006–2007 Xiamen Blue Lions)
* Johnson Macaba (2008 Shenzhen)
* Nando Rafael (2014 Henan)
* Fábio Abreu (2023– Beijing Guoan)
* Lucas João (2023 Shanghai Port)
* 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)
* 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)
* Dady (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
* Hildeberto Pereira (2023 Henan)

### Central African Republic

* Lobi Manzoki (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)

### Congo

* Thievy Bifouma (2020 Shenzhen)

### 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)
* Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti (2016–2017 Liaoning)
* Cédric Bakambu (2018–2021 Beijing Guoan)
* Oscar Maritu (2020–2024 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
* Mayingila Nzuzi Mata (2024 Nantong Zhiyun)

### 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)
* Gervinho (2016–2018 Hebei)
* Kévin Boli (2018 Guizhou)

### 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)
* José Kanté (2022 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

### Guinea-Bissau

* Edigeison Gomes (2015–2017 Henan)
* Romário Baldé (2023 Nantong Zhiyun, 2024– Wuhan Three Towns)

### 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)

### 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)
* Demba Ba (2015–2016, 2018 Shanghai Shenhua)
* 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)

### 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)
* 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)

### 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)
* 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)

### 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)

### 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)
* 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)

### 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)
* Predrag Pažin (2005–2007 Shandong Taishan)
* 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)
* 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)
* 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)
* 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)

### 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)

### Mexico

* Jesús Godínez (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)

### Suriname

* Tyrone Conraad (2023–2024 Meizhou Hakka)

### 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)
* 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)
* 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)
* Alan Carvalho (2015–2018, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)
* 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)
* 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)

### 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)