Which clubs did Li Jinyu play for?

Liaoning (1998–2003), A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (1998–1999), Shandong Taishan (2004–2010).

Where does Li Jinyu rank among China's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Li Jinyu #17 of China's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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China · 2002–10

Li Jinyu

Stalwart ST Right-footed

Rating

Life

1977

Clubs

Liaoning, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, Shandong Taishan

#17

Editorial rank of 33 for China

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Shandong's 2006 double ran through him, 26 league goals in a single season and a Golden Boot he had already won in 2002 and would take again a year later. Three Chinese Super League titles in 2006, 2008 and 2010, two FA Cups, runner-up at the 2004 Asian Cup, 24 goals in 70 caps for China and the most league goals in Chinese professional history. Career record: club career at Liaoning, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, Shandong Taishan.

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Career record

1998–2003	Liaoning
1998–1999	A.S. Nancy-Lorraine
2004–2010	Shandong Taishan

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Around Jinyu in the almanac

One rank above: Jiang Jin at #16.

One rank below: Li Ming at #18.

China's editorial top five: Sun Jihai · Zheng Zhi · Fan Zhiyi · Hao Haidong · Gu Guangming.