2016 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua F.C. season

The 2016 season was Shanghai Greenland Shenhua's 13th season in the Chinese Super League and 54th overall in the Chinese top flight. They also competed in the Chinese FA Cup.

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Summer
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Appearances and goals

 * colspan="14"|Players who away from the club on loan:
 * colspan="14"|Players who appeared for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua who left during the season:
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 * colspan="14"|Players who appeared for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua who left during the season:
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