Zhu Guanghu
Li Leilei was given the chance to make his senior debut on May 29, 2005 against Republic of Ireland by the recently appointed Chinese Head coach Zhu Guanghu in a match China lost 1-0. During this period he was playing understudy to Liu Yunfei until the sudden retirement of Liu Yunfei in 2006 established Li Leilei as first choice goalkeeper in the run up to the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. Within the tournament Li Leilei would play the first two group games before injury ruled him out for the final group game.