Dalian Shide F.C.
On January 26, 2010 top-tier side Shaanxi Chanba signed Chen to a permanent deal after being impressed by his potential he showed at Shenzhen Asia Travel. Chen made his league debut for the club against Dalian Shide F.C. on September 14, 2011 in a 3–1 defeat where he came on a substitute. As the season progressed he became a regular within the side and scored his first goal for the club on November 2, 2011 against Qingdao Jonoon F.C. in a 2–2 draw. At the beginning of the 2012 Chinese Super League season, Shaanxi Channa moved to Guiyang province and Chen joined them as they renamed themselves Guizhou Renhe.