Li Ruiyue (; born 15 May 2006) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for China League One club Foshan Nanshi on loan from Beijing Guoan. He is a product of the Shanghai Jiading Huilong youth academy.
Born in Zunyi, Guizhou, Li Ruiyue was educated at Zunyi Huichuan No. 1 Primary School in Huichuan District, and was part of the school's football team. He received professional training at a local club called Chenxi.
In 2018, after winning several local football championships with his school in his hometown, Li Ruiyue was scouted by Shanghai Jiading Huilong and joined their youth team as the team's captain. He was promoted to the club's first-team before the 2023 season, signing a professional contract and wearing the number 28 shirt. On 17 May 2024, Li Ruiyue made his senior and professional debut, coming on as a 76th minute for Zhang Aokai in a Chinese FA Cup tie with Rizhao Yuqi in a 2âÂÂ0 loss. On 29 September 2024, he made his China League One debut, after replacing Gong Chunjie in the 81st minute in a 2âÂÂ0 win over Wuxi Wugo. In total in the 2024 season, Li Ruiyue made seven appearances in all competitions.
On 2 February 2025, Li transferred to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan, continuing to wear the number 28 shirt as he did at Shanghai Jiading Huilong. Li made his club and Chinese Super League debut on 19 April 2025 in a 6âÂÂ1 home league win against Shandong Taishan, coming on as an 81st minute substitute for Guga. On 16 August 2025, Li made his first start for the club in a 3âÂÂ1 away league victory against Qingdao West Coast, playing 64 minutes of the match.
On 11 March 2026, China League One club Foshan Nanshi announced that Li has joined the club on a season-long loan from Guoan.
On 20 August 2021, Li Ruiyue was called up to the China U17 national team for a friendly cup competition. His China U17 B team came second place in the competition.
Li said in an interview that, as a defensive midfielder, he prefers to play with intelligence and technique, and that he models himself after Sergio Busquets. Shanghai Jiading Huilong claimed that his runs and positional awareness were his strongsuits.
Beijing Guoan
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