The 1996 Chinese Jia-A League season (known as Marlboro Jia-A League for sponsorship reasons) was the third season of professional association football and the 35th top-tier overall league season held in China. Starting on April 14 and ending on October 27, Dalian Wanda won their second championship title.
Teams promoted from 1995 Chinese Jia-B League
Teams relegated from 1995 Chinese Jia-A League
It was contested by 12 teams, and Dalian Wanda won the championship.
As a military-owned team, August 1st were not allowed to sign any foreign players.
Player of the year (Golden Ball Award)
Top scorer (Golden Boot Award)
Manager of the year
Best Referee
CFA Team of the Year
Goalkeeper: Han Wenhai (Dalian Wanda) <br /> Defence: Wei Qun (Sichuan Quanxing), Xu Hong (Dalian Wanda), Zhang Enhua (Dalian Wanda), Wu Chengying (Shanghai Shenhua) <br /> Midfield: Peng Weiguo (Guangzhou Songri), Fan Zhiyi (Shanghai Shenhua), Ma Mingyu (Guangdong Hongyuan), Cao Xiandong (Beijing Guoan) <br /> Attack: Hao Haidong (August 1st), Gao Feng (Beijing Guoan),