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YCYunding Cao

Yunding Cao

Retired (2025)
•Midfielder•
ChinaChina
7.0
Season Score
36
Nov 22, 1989
173 cm
Height
28
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2024

Performance Overview

Season Performance 23/24
All Competitions
Matches
7
Goals
0
Assists
1
Goal Contributions
1
Mins/game
10
Avg Rating
7.05
Career Statistics

Career

Professional Career
MGAGxGRtg
Shanghai Shenhua
2010/2011 - 2024/2025
24426360.116,9537.07
Total
24426360.116,953
Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

76
Full match
62
Substituted off
48
From Bench

Yunding Cao — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2019 · 7.35Super League (China)
Lowest-rated season
2020 · 6.88Super League (China)
Rating trend
-0.03last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.5 G+A per 9025 goals + 33 assists across 14 league seasons (per-90 from 5576 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
14 (2011–2024)
Clubs with recorded appearances
1
Among position peers, computed
Rating percentile
58thrating 6.99 vs 90 rated peers
Goals rank
#26 of 893 goals
G+A per 90 percentile
72nd0.41 per 90

Cohort: 90 Super League (China) midfielders, 2022, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-01

Rival Clubs(38)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Tianjin Jinmen TigerTianjin Jinmen Tiger73402200
Shandong TaishanShandong Taishan41121000
Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan41120010
Shanghai PortShanghai Port42111010
Changchun YataiChangchun Yatai30211000
ShenzhenShenzhen33001000
Chongqing Dangdai LifanChongqing Dangdai Lifan32100000
Henan Songshan LongmenHenan Songshan Longmen32011000
Beijing RenheBeijing Renhe21100100
CangzhouCangzhou20200000
ZhejiangZhejiang20020000
Guangzhou EvergrandeGuangzhou Evergrande22001000
Dalian ProDalian Pro21100000
Jiangsu SuningJiangsu Suning20110000
Qingdao HainiuQingdao Hainiu22000000
Qingdao FCQingdao FC22000000
Qingdao West CoastQingdao West Coast22000000
Hebei CFFCHebei CFFC11000000
Guizhou ZhichengGuizhou Zhicheng10010010
SydneySydney10100000
1–20 of 38

Rival National Teams(3)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Hong KongHong Kong11000000
Korea RepublicKorea Republic10010000
JapanJapan10010000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua
-
Free Agent
Jan 1, 2025Transfer
Shanghai Port
Shanghai Port
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua
Feb 1, 2011Transfer€200K
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

1 title won

Championships

FA Cup
FA Cup
1x Winner(2023)
1x

About Yunding Cao

Every direct contribution from Yunding Cao in the 2024 Super League (China) was an assist — 1 assist across 6 games (71 minutes). That season graded out at an average match rating of 7.05. Among 90 Super League (China) midfielders with at least 450 minutes in 2022, his match rating sits in the 58th percentile, above the median, and 26th of 89 for goals scored.

Between 2011 and 2024 he accumulated 14 league seasons, all with a single club. Season ratings peak at 7.35 in 2019, Super League (China) and bottom out at 6.88 in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Yunding Cao play?
Yunding Cao plays as a Midfielder for Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League (China).
What team does Yunding Cao play for?
Yunding Cao currently plays for Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League (China). The China international has established himself as an important member of the squad.
How old is Yunding Cao?
Yunding Cao is 36 years old, born on November 22, 1989. He is a China national. At 36, he has already won 1 trophy in his professional career.
How tall is Yunding Cao?
Yunding Cao is 173 cm tall. He weighs 70 kg.
How many trophies has Yunding Cao won?
Yunding Cao has won 1 trophy throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Shanghai Shenhua.
What nationality is Yunding Cao?
Yunding Cao is from China and represents them at international level. At club level, he plays for Shanghai Shenhua.