List of foreign Chinese Super League players

Players in bold are currently playing in the Chinese Super League.


 * As of 29 June 2024.

Chinese-descent

 * 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Nico Yennaris, Chinese name Li Ke (2019–2022, 2023– Beijing Guoan)
 * 🇳🇴 John Hou Sæter, Chinese name Hou Yongyong (2019–2022 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
 * 🇬🇦 Alexander N'Doumbou, Chinese name Qian Jiegei (2019–2022 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 2023– Zhejiang)
 * 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tyias Browning, Chinese name Jiang Guangtai (2020–2022 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2022– Shanghai Port)
 * 🇮🇹 Denny Wang, Chinese name Wang Yi (2021–2022 Shanghai Shenhua, 2023– Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Chico Chen, Chinese name Chen Jiayu (2021 Hebei F.C.)
 * 🇭🇰 Dai Wai Tsun, Chinese name Dai Weijun (2022–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2023–2024 Shanghai Shenhua, 2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
 *  Ming-yang Yang, Chinese name Yang Mingyang (2023– Nantong Zhiyun)
 * 🇪🇸 David Wang, Chinese name Wang Jiahao (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
 *  Arturo Cheng, Chinese name Zheng Tuluo (2024– Beijing Guoan)

Non-Chinese-descent

 * Pedro Delgado, Chinese name Deerjiaduo (2019, 2021, 2024– Shandong Taishan)
 * 🇧🇷 Elkeson, Chinese name Ai Kesen (2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023– Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * 🇧🇷 Fernando Henrique, Chinese name Fei Nanduo (2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023–2024 Shandong Taishan, 2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
 * 🇧🇷 Aloísio, Chinese name Luo Guofu (2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * 🇧🇷 Ricardo Goulart, Chinese name Gao Late (2020 Hebei China Fortune, 2021 Guangzhou F.C.)
 * 🇧🇷 Alan Carvalho, Chinese name A Lan (2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Algeria

 * Karim Benounes (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)

Angola

 * Quinzinho (2006–2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
 * Johnson Macaba (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
 * Nando Rafael (2014 Henan Jianye)
 * Fábio Abreu (2023– Beijing Guoan)
 * Lucas João (2023 Shanghai Port)
 * Nélson da Luz (2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Burkina Faso [[burkina faso|🇧🇫]]

 * Abdoul-Aziz Nikiema (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)

Cameroon [[cameroon|🇨🇲]]

 * Clément Lebe (2004–2007 Liaoning Zhongyu)
 * Albert Baning (2005 Shanghai Zobon)
 * Didier Njewel (2005 Shanghai Zobon)
 * Daniel Wansi (2006 Shenzhen Kingway)
 * Aboubakar Oumarou (2007–2008 Changsha Ginde)
 * Jean-Paul Ndeki (2008 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * William Paul Modibo (2009 Beijing Guoan)
 * Jean Michel N'Lend (2010 Shanghai Shenhua, 2011 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Modeste M'bami (2011 Changchun Yatai)
 * Stéphane Mbia (2016–2017 Hebei China Fortune, 2019, 2021 Wuhan Zall, 2020 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Christian Bassogog (2017–2020 Henan Jianye, 2021–2023 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Olivier Boumal (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Benjamin Moukandjo (2017 Jiangsu Suning, 2018 Beijing Renhe)
 * Christian Bekamenga (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Franck Ohandza (2019 Henan Jianye)
 * John Mary (2019–2020 Shenzhen F.C., 2024– Meizhou Hakka)
 * Joseph Minala (2020 Qingdao Huanghai)
 * Donovan Ewolo (2022–2023 Zhejiang)
 * Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (2023– Beijing Guoan)
 * Serge Tabekou (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
 * Rooney Eva Wankewai (2024 Meizhou Hakka)

Cape Verde [[cape verde|🇨🇻]]

 * Ricardo (2011 Shandong Luneng)
 * Dady (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Hildeberto Pereira (2023 Henan F.C.)

Central African Republic

 * Lobi Manzoki (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)

Congo

 * Thievy Bifouma (2020 Shenzhen F.C.)

Congo DR [[congo|🇨🇩]]

 * Delain Sasa (2008 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Alain Masudi (2009 Dalian Shide)
 * M'peti Nimba (2010 Changsha Ginde)
 * Jeremy Bokila (2015 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Gaël Kakuta (2016 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Assani Lukimya (2016–2017 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Cédric Bakambu (2018–2021 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
 * Oscar Maritu (2020, 2021– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
 * Mayingila Nzuzi Mata (2024 Nantong Zhiyun)

Côte d'Ivoire [[côte d'ivoire|🇨🇮]]

 * Guillaume Dah Zadi (2007–2008 Changchun Yatai)
 * Bamba Moussa (2007 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
 * Dramane Kamaté (2007 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
 * Mariko Daouda (2008 Tianjin Teda, 2010 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Didier Drogba (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Davy Claude Angan (2013–2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Jean Evrard Kouassi (2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG, 2019–2021 Wuhan Zall, 2023– Zhejiang)
 * Franck Boli (2015 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Gervinho (2016–2018 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Kévin Boli (2018 Guizhou HFZC)

Egypt [[egypt|🇪🇬]]

 * Mohamed Abougrisha (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Ahmed Salah Hosny (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Ali Ghazal (2017 Guizhou HFZC)

Gabon [[gabon|🇬🇦]]

 * Malick Evouna (2016 Tainjin Teda)

Gambia

 * Arthur Gómez (2007 Henan Construction)
 * Bubacarr Trawally (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde, 2018 Guizhou Hengfeng)

Ghana [[ghana|🇬🇭]]

 * Kwame Ayew (2004–2006 Inter Shanghai)
 * Moses Sakyi (2009 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Lee Addy (2012 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Chris Dickson (2013 Shanghai East Asia)
 * Ransford Addo (2013–2014 Shanghai East Asia)
 * Asamoah Gyan (2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Frank Acheampong (2017–2020 Tianjin Teda, 2021–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2024– Henan F.C.)
 * Richmond Boakye (2018 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Emmanuel Boateng (2019–2021 Dalian Yifang)
 * Mubarak Wakaso (2020 Jiangsu Suning, 2021–2022, 2023 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (2021 Qingdao F.C.)
 * Abdul-Aziz Yakubu (2023 Wuhan Three Towns)

Guinea

 * Ousmane Bangoura (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Lonsana Doumbouya (2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * José Kanté (2022 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Guinea-Bissau [[guinea-bissau|🇬🇼]]

 * Eddi Gomes (2015–2017 Henan Jianye)
 * Romário Baldé (2023 Nantong Zhiyun, 2024– Wuhan Three Towns)

Kenya [[kenya|🇰🇪]]

 * Michael Olunga (2017 Guizhou HFZC)
 * Ayub Masika (2018–2019 Beijing Renhe)

Mali [[mali|🇲🇱]]

 * Boubacar Diarra (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Mourtala Diakité (2010 Shandong Luneng)
 * Frédéric Kanouté (2012–2013 Beijing Guoan)
 * Seydou Keita (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Garra Dembélé (2013 Wuhan Zall)
 * Mohamed Sissoko (2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Mamadou Traoré (2024– Beijing Guoan)

Mauritania

 * Oumar Camara (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)

Morocco [[morocco|🇲🇦]]

 * Nabil Baha (2013 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Abderrazak Hamdallah (2014–2015 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Issam El Adoua (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Ayoub El Kaabi (2018–2019 Hebei China Fortune)

Mozambique [[mozambique|🇲🇿]]

 * Simão Mate Junior (2012 Shandong Luneng)
 * Zainadine Júnior (2016 Tainjin Teda)

Niger

 * Moussa Maâzou (2015 Changchun Yatai)

Nigeria

 * Kola Adams (2004–2005 Inter Shanghai)
 * Samuel Ayorinde (2004 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Prince Ikpe Ekong (2004 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Benedict Akwuegbu (2006 Tianjin Teda, 2007 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Henry Makinwa (2006 Tianjin Teda)
 * Gabriel Melkam (2006–2007 Xiamen Lanshi, 2008–2009 Changchun Yatai, 2011–2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Deniran Ortega (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Garba Lawal (2007 Changsha Ginde)
 * Obi Moneke (2008–2010 Henan Construction)
 * Edison Joseph (2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Pascal Kondaponi (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Ernest Jeremiah Chukwuma (2009 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Alfred Emuejeraye (2010 Tianjin Teda)
 * Akanni-Sunday Wasiu (2010 Changsha Ginde)
 * Victor Agali (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Obiora Odita (2011 Tianjin Teda)
 * Peter Utaka (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin, 2013–2014 Beijing Guoan, 2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Yakubu (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Bentley (2013 Wuhan Zall)
 * Aaron Samuel Olanare (2014–2015 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Derick Ogbu (2014–2015 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Daniel Chima (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Obafemi Martins (2016–2018, 2020 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 2020 Wuhan Zall)
 * Anthony Ujah (2016–2017 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Mikel John Obi (2017–2018 Tianjin Teda)
 * Odion Ighalo (2017–2018 Changchun Yatai, 2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Brown Ideye (2017 Tianjin Teda)
 * Sone Aluko (2019 Beijing Renhe)
 * Samuel Adegbenro (2022–2023, 2024– Beijing Guoan)
 * Chisom Egbuchulam (2022–2023 Meizhou Hakka)
 * Izuchukwu Anthony (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)
 * Viv Solomon-Otabor (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Senegal [[senegal|🇸🇳]]

 * Mouchid Iyane Ly (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Amado Diallo (2010 Henan Construction)
 * Adama François Sene (2011–2012 Beijing Guoan)
 * Ladji Keita (2011 Beijing Guoan)
 * Jacques Faty (2013 Wuhan Zall)
 * Demba Ba (2015–2016, 2018 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Ibrahima Touré (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Mbaye Diagne (2016–2017 Tianjin Teda)
 * Papiss Cissé (2016–2018 Shandong Luneng)
 * Makhete Diop (2018–2019 Beijing Renhe)
 * Cheikh M'Bengue (2019 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * André Senghor (2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
 * Cherif Ndiaye (2022 Shanghai Port)

Sierra Leone [[sierra leone|🇸🇱]]

 * Mohamed Kallon (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Aluspah Brewah (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Gibril Sankoh (2014 Henan Jianye)
 * Mohamed Buya Turay (2020 Hebei China Fortune, 2021–2022 Henan Songshan Longmen)
 * Issa Kallon (2022–2023 Shanghai Port, 2024– Nantong Zhiyun)

South Africa

 * Bennett Mnguni (2005 Tianjin Teda)
 * Dino Ndlovu (2022 Changchun Yatai)

Togo

 * Djima Oyawolé (2004–2005 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
 * Massamasso Tchangai (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)

Tunisia [[tunisia|🇹🇳]]

 * Imed Ben Younes (2007 Henan Construction)
 * Enis Hajri (2012 Henan Construction)
 * Bassem Boulaabi (2015 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Imed Louati (2015 Hangzhou Greentown)

Uganda [[uganda|🇺🇬]]

 * Andrew Mwesigwa (2010 Chongqing Lifan)

Zambia

 * James Chamanga (2008–2012 Dalian Shide, 2013–2017 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Billy Mwanza (2009 Changsha Ginde)
 * Christopher Katongo (2011–2012 Henan Construction)
 * Isaac Chansa (2012 Henan Construction)
 * Stoppila Sunzu (2015 Shanghai Greenlad Shenhua, 2020–2022, 2024 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024– Changchun Yatai)
 * Jacob Mulenga (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Evans Kangwa (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Zimbabwe

 * Nyasha Mushekwi (2018–2019 Dalian Yifang, 2022–2023 Zhejiang)

Australia [[australia|🇦🇺]]

 * Ryan Griffiths (2007–2008 Liaoning FC, 2009–2010 Beijing Guoan)
 * Joel Griffiths (2009–2011 Beijing Guoan, 2012 Shanghai Shenhua, 2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Matt McKay (2009 Changchun Yatai, 2013 Changchun Yatai)
 * Mark Milligan (2009 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Mark Bridge (2009 Tianjin Teda)
 * Jonas Salley (2009–2010 Shaanxi Chanba, 2011 Chengdu Blades, 2012 Shanghai Shenxin, 2013–2014 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Brendon Šantalab (2009, 2011 Chengdu Blades)
 * Chris Coyne (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Adam Griffiths (2010–2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Adam Kwasnik (2011 Chengdu Blades)
 * Alex Wilkinson (2011 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Bruce Djite (2011 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Dean Heffernan (2011 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Dino Djulbic (2011–2012 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Mile Sterjovski (2012 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Rostyn Griffiths (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Milan Susak (2012 Tianjin Teda)
 * Daniel Mullen (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Ryan McGowan (2013–2014 Shandong Luneng, 2016 Henan Jianye, 2017 Guizhou HFZC)
 * Michael Marrone (2013 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Erik Paartalu (2013 Tianjin Teda)
 * Bernie Ibini-Isei (2013 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Daniel McBreen (2013–2014 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Eddy Bosnar (2013 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Adam Hughes (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
 * Billy Celeski (2014 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Josh Mitchell (2014–2015 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Tim Cahill (2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Adrian Leijer (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Matthew Spiranovic (2015–2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Michael Thwaite (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Trent Sainsbury (2016, 2017 Jiangsu Suning)
 * James Troisi (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Aleksandar Jovanović (2016 Tianjin Teda)
 * Apostolos Giannou (2016–2017 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Dario Vidošić (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
 * James Holland (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Robbie Kruse (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Aaron Mooy (2020–2022 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Alex Grant (2024 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Chinese Taipei

 * Xavier Chen (2013–2015 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Chen Po-liang (2014 Shanghai Shenhua, 2015–2016 Hangzhou Lucheng, 2021 Changchun Yatai, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)
 * Ko Yu-ting (2015–2017 Changchun Yatai)
 * Yaki Yen (2016–2017 Changchun Yatai, 2020 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022 Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Tim Chow (2019–2021 Henan Jianye, 2022– Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Will Donkin (2022–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2024– Shanghai Port)
 * Wang Chien-ming (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Hong Kong [[hong kong|🇭🇰]]

 * Ng Wai Chiu (2005 Shanghai Zobon, 2006–2008 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009–2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Godfred Karikari (2012–2013 Henan Jianye)
 * Lee Chi Ho (2013 Beijing Guoan)
 * Wisdom Fofo Agbo (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
 * Brian Fok (2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Bai He (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Jack Sealy (2016–2017 Changchun Yatai)
 * Festus Baise (2017–2018 Guizhou Zhicheng)
 * Au Yeung Yiu Chung (2017 Guizhou Zhicheng)
 * Jean-Jacques Kilama (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
 * Andy Russell (2019 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Alex Tayo Akande (2019 Dalian Yifang)
 * Tan Chun Lok (2019–2022 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Dai Wai Tsun (2020–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2023–2024 Shanghai Shenhua, 2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
 * Vas Nuñez (2022 Meizhou Hakka, 2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
 * Leung Nok Hang (2022– Zhejiang)
 * Yue Tze Nam (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
 * Li Ngai Hoi (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
 * Sun Ming Him (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
 * Oliver Gerbig (2024 Henan F.C.)
 * Matt Orr (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
 * Shinichi Chan (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)

Iran [[iran|🇮🇷]]

 * Morteza Pouraliganji (2015 Tianjin Teda, 2020–2021 Shenzhen F.C.)

Iraq [[iraq|🇮🇶]]

 * Hussein Alaa Hussein (2009 Qingdao Jonoon, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Nashat Akram (2014 Dalian Aerbin)

Japan [[japan|🇯🇵]]

 * Takashi Rakuyama (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Seiichiro Maki (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Masashi Oguro (2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Sergio Escudero (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)

Korea DPR [[north korea|🇰🇵]]

 * Kim Yong-Jun (2008 Chengdu Blades)
 * Ryang Myong-Il (2009 Chengdu Blades)

Korea Republic [[south korea|🇰🇷]]

 * Lee Kyung-Soo (2004 Sichuan Guancheng)
 * Song Tae-Lim (2009–2010 Henan Construction)
 * Jeon Woo-Keun (2009 Dalian Shide)
 * Ahn Jung-Hwan (2009–2011 Dalian Shide)
 * Lee Tae-Young (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Sim Jae-Won (2009 Changsha Ginde)
 * Kim Eun-Jung (2009 Changsha Ginde)
 * Lee Sang-Il (2009 Changsha Ginde)
 * Lee Se-In (2010 Changchun Yatai)
 * Park Jae-hong (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Lee Jon-Ming (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Woo Choo-Young (2010 Changsha Ginde)
 * Cho Se-Kwon (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Lee Yoon-Sup (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Jeon Kwang-Jin (2011 Dalian Shide)
 * Kim Jin-kyu (2011 Dalian Shide)
 * Cho Won-Hee (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2013 Wuhan Zall)
 * Lee Joon-Yeop (2011 Henan Construction)
 * Kim Yoo-Jin (2011–2012, 2015 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Ko Jae-Sung (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Kwon Jip (2011 Tianjin Teda)
 * Song Chong-Gug (2011 Tianjin Teda)
 * Park Dong-Hyuk (2012 Dalian Shide)
 * Jeong Dong-Ho (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Kim Dong-Jin (2012–2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Son Seung-Joon (2012 Henan Construction)
 * Kim Young-Gwon (2012–2018 Guangzhou Evergrande)
 * Ha Dae-Sung (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
 * Jang Hyun-Soo (2014–2017 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Park Jong-Woo (2014–2015 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Son Dae-Ho (2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Lee Ji-Nam (2014 Henan Jianye)
 * Yoon Sin-Young (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Cho Byung-Kuk (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
 * Lim You-Hwan (2014–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Noh Hyung-Goo (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
 * Choi Hyun-Yeon (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
 * Park Ju-Sung (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Kim Ju-Young (2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG, 2017 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Cho Yong-Hyung (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Jung In-Whan (2015 Henan Jianye)
 * Ha Tae-Goon (2016 Yanbian Funde)
 * Yoon Bit-Garam (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
 * Kim Seung-Dae (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
 * Oh Beom-Seok (2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Jung Woo-Young (2016–2017 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Kim Kee-Hee (2016–2017 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Hong Jeong-Ho (2016–2017 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Kim Hyung-il (2017 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * Kwon Kyung-Won (2017–2019 Tianjin Quanjian)
 * Hwang Seok-Ho (2017 Tianjin Teda)
 * Hwang Il-Su (2017 Yanbian Funde)
 * Kim Min-jae (2019–2021 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
 * Park Ji-soo (2019–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023– Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Kim Shin-wook (2019–2021 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Song Ju-hun (2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Kim Sung-hwan (2020 Henan Jianye)
 * Sun Jun-ho (2021–2023 Shandong Taishan)
 * Kang Sang-woo (2022–2023 Beijing Guoan)
 * Kim Min-woo (2022–2023 Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Lim Chai-min (2022 Shenzhen F.C.)

Lebanon [[lebanon|🇱🇧]]

 * Roda Antar (2009–2013 Shandong Luneng, 2014 Jiangsu Sainty, 2015 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Mohammed Ali Khan (2014 Tianjin Teda)

Philippines

 * Javier Patiño (2015–2017 Henan Jianye)

Syria [[syrian arab republic|🇸🇾]]

 * Adel Abdullah (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Ali Diab (2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Abdulkader Dakka (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * George Mourad (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Firas Al-Khatib (2013–2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Ahmad Al Salih (2017 Henan Jianye)

Uzbekistan [[uzbekistan|🇺🇿]]

 * Aleksandr Kletskov (2009 Jiangsu Sainty, 2010 Tianjin Teda)
 * Aleksey Nikolaev (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Sadriddin Abdullaev (2009 Changchun Yatai)
 * Zaynitdin Tadjiyev (2009 Tianjin Teda)
 * Farhod Tojiyev (2010 Tianjin Teda)
 * Asqar Jadigerov (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Islom Inomov (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Anzur Ismailov (2011–2018 Changchun Yatai)
 * Ildar Magdeev (2011 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Murod Kholmukhamedov (2011 Dalian Shide)
 * Kamoliddin Tajiev (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Aziz Ibrahimov (2011–2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Egor Krimets (2013, 2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)
 * Shavkat Mullajanov (2013 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Sherzod Karimov (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Artyom Filiposyan (2014 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Igor Sergeev (2016 Beijing Guoan)
 * Odil Ahmedov (2017–2020 Shanghai SIPG, 2020 Tianjin TEDA, 2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
 * Dostonbek Tursunov (2021 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)

Albania [[albania|🇦🇱]]

 * Nevil Dede (2008 Changsha Ginde)
 * Hamdi Salihi (2013 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Valdet Rama (2017 Yanbian Funde)
 * Albion Ademi (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Armenia [[armenia|🇦🇲]]

 * Varazdat Haroyan (2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Austria [[austria|🇦🇹]]

 * Marko Arnautović (2019–2021 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Richard Windbichler (2022–2023 Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Peter Žulj (2022– Changchun Yatai)
 * Markus Pink (2023 Shanghai Port)

Azerbaijan [[azerbaijan|🇦🇿]]

 * Branimir Subašić (2009 Changchun Yatai)

Bosnia and Herzegovina [[bosnia and herzegovina|🇧🇦]]

 * Alen Avdić (2004 Liaoning Zhongyu)
 * Sead Bučan (2004–2005 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Ninoslav Milenković (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Vladimir Jovančić (2012–2013 Tianjin Teda)
 * Zlatan Muslimović (2012–2014 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Mario Božić (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Zvjezdan Misimović (2013–2014, 2015 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Sejad Salihović (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Samir Memišević (2020–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2022 Beijing Guoan)
 * Toni Šunjić (2020–2023 Henan Jianye)
 * Elvis Sarić (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Belarus [[belarus|🇧🇾]]

 * Alyaksandr Khatskevich (2004 Tianjin Teda)
 * Raman Kirenkin (2008 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Vyacheslav Hleb (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Sergey Krivets (2012–2013 Jiangsu Sainty)

Belgium [[belgium|🇧🇪]]

 * Kevin Oris (2014 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Axel Witsel (2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian)
 * Yannick Carrasco (2018–2019 Dalian Yifang)
 * Mousa Dembélé (2019–2021 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Marouane Fellaini (2019–2023 Shandong Luneng Taishan)

Bulgaria [[bulgaria|🇧🇬]]

 * Zoran Janković (2004–2007 Dalian Shide)
 * Predrag Pažin (2005–2007 Shandong Luneng)
 * Ivo Trenchev (2007–2008 Henan Construction)
 * Svetoslav Petrov (2007 Changchun Yatai)
 * Yordan Varbanov (2008–2009 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Kaloyan Karadzhinov (2008 Dalian Shide)
 * Georgi Chilikov (2008 Dalian Shide)
 * Yanko Valkanov (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Martin Kamburov (2010–2012 Dalian Shide)
 * Marquinhos (2012 Changchun Yatai)
 * Georgi Iliev (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Borislav Tsonev (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
 * Petar Vitanov (2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Croatia

 * Josip Bulat (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
 * Ivan Bulat (2004 Chongqing Qiche, 2005–2007 Inter Shanghai)
 * Velibor Kopunović (2006 Chongqing Lifan, 2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Darko Čordaš (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Jurica Vučko (2007 Tianjin Teda)
 * Darko Matić (2007–2008 Tianjin Teda, 2009–2015 Beijing Guoan, 2016 Changchun Yatai)
 * Igor Budiša (2007 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Igor Tkalčević (2008 Chengdu Blades)
 * Vedran Celiščak (2008 Dalian Shide)
 * Stjepan Jukić (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Frane Čačić (2010 Changsha Ginde)
 * Bruno Šiklić (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Ivan Brečević (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Krunoslav Lovrek (2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Leon Benko (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Sammir (2015–2016 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty, 2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Goran Milović (2016–2017 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Mislav Oršić (2016 Changchun Yatai)
 * Nikica Jelavić (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
 * Ivan Santini (2019–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Dejan Radonjić (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Matej Jonjić (2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Ante Majstorović (2021 Shanghai Port)
 * Marko Dabro (2022 Beijing Guoan)
 * Franko Andrijašević (2022– Zhejiang)
 * Mile Škorić (2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * David Puclin (2023– Nantong Zhiyun)
 * Ivan Fiolić (2024 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Darick Kobie Morris (2024– Meizhou Hakka)

Czech Republic [[czech republic|🇨🇿]]

 * Marek Jarolím (2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Jan Rezek (2013 Changchun Yatai)
 * Bořek Dočkal (2017 Henan Jianye)

Denmark

 * Ken Ilsø (2014 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Lasse Vibe (2018 Changchun Yatai)
 * Jores Okore (2021–2023 Changchun Yatai)

England [[england|🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿]]

 * Akpo Sodje (2012 Tianjin Teda)
 * Tyias Browning (2019, 2020–2022 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2022– Shanghai Port)
 * Ayo Obileye (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Estonia [[estonia|🇪🇪]]

 * Andres Oper (2009 Shanghai Shenhua)

France [[france|🇫🇷]]

 * Nicolas Ouédec (2004 Shandong Luneng)
 * Jean-Philippe Caillet (2009 Tianjin Teda)
 * Cédric Sabin (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Michaël Murcy (2010 Shandong Luneng)
 * Nicolas Anelka (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Mathieu Manset (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Guillaume Hoarau (2013 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Julien Gorius (2016 Changchun Yatai)
 * Jean-Philippe Mendy (2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Anthony Modeste (2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian)
 * Romain Alessandrini (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022–2023 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Eddy Gnahoré (2020 Wuhan Zall)
 * Jules Iloki (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Jean-David Beauguel (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
 * Ibrahim Amadou (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)

Germany [[germany|🇩🇪]]

 * Jörg Albertz (2004 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Carsten Jancker (2006 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Mike Hanke (2014 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Felix Bastians (2018–2020 Tianjin Teda)
 * Sandro Wagner (2019 Tianjin Teda)
 * Streli Mamba (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)

Georgia

 * Elguja Lobjanidze (2023 Meizhou Hakka)
 * Valeri Qazaishvili (2024– Shandong Taishan)

Greece

 * Avraam Papadopoulos (2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)

Hungary [[hungary|🇭🇺]]

 * Zoltán Kovács (2004 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
 * Krisztián Kenesei (2004–2006 Beijing Guoan)
 * Szabolcs Huszti (2014–2015, 2017 Changchun Yatai)
 * Ákos Elek (2015 Changchun Yatai)
 * Richárd Guzmics (2017 Yanbian Funde)
 * Tamás Kádár (2020 Shandong Luneng Taishan, 2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Iceland [[iceland|🇮🇸]]

 * Viðar Kjartansson (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)
 * Sölvi Ottesen (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty, 2017 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Eiður Guðjohnsen (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)

Israel [[israel|🇮🇱]]

 * Liron Zarko (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Eran Zahavi (2016–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Dia Saba (2019–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Yahav Gurfinkel (2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Eden Kartsev (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)

Italy [[italy|🇮🇹]]

 * Damiano Tommasi (2009 Tianjin Teda)
 * Fabio Firmani (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Alessandro Diamanti (2014 Guangzhou Evergrande)
 * Alberto Gilardino (2014 Guangzhou Evergrande)
 * Graziano Pellè (2016–2020 Shandong Luneng)
 * Gabriel Paletta (2018–2019 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Éder (2018–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Stephan El Shaarawy (2019–2020 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Martin Boakye (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)
 * Andrea Compagno (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Kazakhstan [[kazakhstan|🇰🇿]]

 * Georgy Zhukov (2022– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Malta [[malta|🇲🇹]]

 * John Hutchinson (2011 Chengdu Blades)

Montenegro [[montenegro|🇲🇪]]

 * Goran Trobok (2005 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Igor Gluščević (2006 Shandong Luneng)
 * Čedomir Mijanović (2007 Changsha Ginde)
 * Dejan Damjanović (2014 Jiangsu Sainty, 2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
 * Radomir Đalović (2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Fatos Bećiraj (2014 Changchun Yatai)
 * Nebojša Kosović (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
 * Asmir Kajević (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River)
 * Miloš Milović (2024 Qingdao Hainiu)

Netherlands

 * Fred Benson (2010 Shandong Luneng)
 * Sjoerd Ars (2012 Tianjin Teda)
 * Tjaronn Chery (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
 * Elvis Manu (2019 Beijing Renhe)
 * Richairo Zivkovic (2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2021 Changchun Yatai)
 * Marko Vejinović (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere (2022–2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024- Zhejiang)
 * Timo Letschert (2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)

North Macedonia [[macedonia|🇲🇰]]

 * Stojan Ignatov (2008 Beijing Guoan)
 * Slavčo Georgievski (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Vlatko Grozdanoski (2012 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Veliče Šumulikoski (2012 Tianjin Teda)
 * Arijan Ademi (2023 Beijing Guoan)

Norway [[norway|🇳🇴]]

 * Ole Selnæs (2019–2020 Shenzhen F.C., 2021 Hebei F.C.)
 * Ola Kamara (2019 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Adama Diomande (2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
 * Fredrik Ulvestad (2021 Qingdao F.C.)

Poland [[poland|🇵🇱]]

 * Marek Zając (2004–2008 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
 * Bogdan Zając (2006–2007 Shenzhen Kingway)
 * Emmanuel Olisadebe (2008–2010 Henan Construction)
 * Krzysztof Mączyński (2014–2015 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Mateusz Zachara (2015 Henan Jianye)
 * Adrian Mierzejewski (2018 Changchun Yatai, 2019–2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan, 2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2021 Shanghai Shenhua, 2022–2023 Henan Songshan Longmen)

Portugal

 * Joaquim Ferraz (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
 * Hugo Carreira (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Manú (2012 Beijing Guoan)
 * Ricardo Esteves (2012 Dalian Shide)
 * Rúben Micael (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Ricardo Carvalho (2017 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Ricardo Vaz Tê (2017–2018 Henan Jianye)
 * José Fonte (2018 Dalian Yifang)
 * Orlando Sá (2018 Henan Jianye)
 * Dyego Sousa (2019 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Daniel Carriço (2020–2021 Wuhan Zall)
 * João Silva (2021 Hebei F.C.)
 * João Carlos Teixeira (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Wilson Manafá (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Guga (2024– Beijing Guoan)
 * Xadas (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Joca (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)

Romania [[romania|🇷🇴]]

 * Constantin Schumacher (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
 * Viorel Domocoş (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
 * Bogdan Mara (2004 Tianjin Teda)
 * Ionel Gane (2004 Tianjin Teda)
 * Dan Alexa (2004–2005 Beijing Guoan)
 * Ionel Dănciulescu (2005 Shandong Luneng)
 * Marian Aliuţă (2006 Changchun Yatai)
 * Dumitru Mitu (2007 Qingdao Jonoon, 2008 Changchun Yatai)
 * Ovidiu Burcă (2008 Beijing Guoan)
 * Marius Radu (2008 Tianjin Teda)
 * Alin Chiţa (2009 Tianjin Teda)
 * Cristian Dănălache (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Marius Bilaşco (2011 Tianjin Teda)
 * Lucian Goian (2012 Tianjin Teda)
 * Marius Niculae (2013 Shandong Luneng)
 * Cristian Tănase (2015 Tianjin Teda)
 * Eric Bicfalvi (2015 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Marius Constantin (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)
 * Nicolae Stanciu (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)

Scotland

 * Maurice Ross (2010 Beijing Guoan)
 * Derek Riordan (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)

Serbia [[serbia|🇷🇸]]

 * Miodrag Pantelić (2004 Sichuan Guancheng, 2005–2006 Dalian Shide, 2007 Beijing Guoan)
 * Branko Jelić (2004–2005 Beijing Guoan, 2006–2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
 * Vladimir Matijašević (2004 Shandong Luneng)
 * Darko Anić (2004 Shandong Luneng)
 * Branko Savić (2004 Liaoning Zhongyu)
 * Branimir Petrović (2005 Shandong Luneng)
 * Marko Zorić (2005–2006 Tianjin Teda, 2009 Shenzhen Ruby, 2010–2011 Tianjin Teda)
 * Aleksandar Živković (2006–2009 Shandong Luneng, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Ivan Jovanović (2006 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Despot Visković (2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Saša Zimonjić (2006 Xiamen Lanshi)
 * Pavle Delibašić (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Saša Zorić (2007 Changsha Ginde, 2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
 * Nikola Malbaša (2007 Shandong Luneng)
 * Branko Baković (2007 Shandong Luneng)
 * Miodrag Anđelković (2007 Dalian Shide)
 * Darko Drinić (2007 Dalian Shide)
 * Vidak Bratić (2007 Tianjin Teda)
 * Miljan Mrdaković (2008–2009 Shandong Luneng, 2012 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Dragan Stančić (2008, 2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Marko Sočanac (2008–2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Milan Nikolić (2008 Changsha Ginde)
 * Dragan Vukmir (2008 Dalian Shide)
 * Miloš Bajalica (2010 Henan Construction, 2010–2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Goran Gavrančić (2010 Henan Construction)
 * Siniša Radanović (2010 Shandong Luneng)
 * Borko Veselinović (2010 Dalian Shide)
 * Ivan Vukomanović (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Dušan Đokić (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Miloš Mihajlov (2010 Changchun Yatai)
 * Radomir Koković (2011 Changchun Yatai)
 * Vladimir Bogdanović (2011 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Aleksandar Jevtić (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty, 2014 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Andrija Kaluđerović (2012 Beijing Guoan)
 * Marko Ljubinković (2012 Changchun Yatai)
 * Miloš Trifunović (2012–2013 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Novak Martinović (2013 Wuhan Zall)
 * Miloš Stojanović (2013 Wuhan Zall)
 * Miloš Bosančić (2015 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Nikola Petković (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
 * Ognjen Ožegović (2016 Changchun Yatai)
 * Nemanja Gudelj (2017 Tianjin Teda, 2018 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * Marko Perović (2018 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Duško Tošić (2018–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Nemanja Pejčinović (2018 Changchun Yatai)
 * Jagoš Vuković (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai)
 * Stefan Mihajlović (2022 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
 * Rade Dugalić (2022–2023 Meizhou Hakka, 2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
 * Aleksa Vukanović (2022 Meizhou Hakka)
 * Nemanja Bosančić (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
 * Nemanja Čović (2023– Henan F.C.)
 * Aleksandar Andrejević (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
 * Nenad Lukić (2023 Changchun Yatai)
 * Đorđe Denić (2023– Henan F.C.)
 * Marko Šarić (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
 * Lazar Rosić (2024– Changchun Yatai)
 * Stefan Veličković (2024 Nantong Zhiyun)
 * Nikola Radmanovac (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)

Slovakia [[slovakia|🇸🇰]]

 * Tomáš Medveď (2005 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Tomáš Oravec (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Marek Hamšík (2019–2020 Dalian Yifang)

Slovenia [[slovenia|🇸🇮]]

 * Ermin Šiljak (2004 Dalian Shide)
 * Blaž Puc (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Darko Kremenovič (2007 Henan Construction)
 * Aleksander Rodić (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Tomislav Mišura (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Janez Zavrl (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Ermin Rakovič (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Luka Žinko (2013–2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Miral Samardžić (2016 Henan Jianye)
 * Denis Popović (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai)
 * Robert Berić (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2024- Changchun Yatai)
 * Andrej Kotnik (2023 Meizhou Hakka)

Spain [[spain|🇪🇸]]

 * Nano (2012–2013 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Rafa Jordà (2012–2013 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Rubén Suárez (2012 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Ibán Cuadrado (2013–2014 Shanghai East Asia)
 * Miguel Alfonso Herrero (2015 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Jonathan Soriano (2017–2018 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
 * Mario Suárez (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
 * Rubén Castro (2017 Guizhou HFZC)
 * Jonathan Viera (2018–2019, 2020–2021 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
 * Juan Cala (2018 Henan Jianye)
 * David Andújar (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Tomás Pina (2022–2023 Henan Songshan Longmen)
 * Fran Mérida (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Edu García (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
 * Jorge Ortiz (2024 Shenzhen Peng City)

Sweden [[sweden|🇸🇪]]

 * Daniel Nannskog (2004 Sichuan Guancheng)
 * Tobias Hysén (2014–2015 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Niklas Backman (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Erton Fejzullahu (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
 * Imad Khalili (2014 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Magnus Eriksson (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Gustav Svensson (2016, 2021 Guangzhou City)
 * Osman Sow (2016 Henan Jianye)
 * Marcus Danielson (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
 * Sam Larsson (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
 * Samuel Armenteros (2024 Shenzhen Peng City)

Switzerland

 * Oumar Kondé (2009 Chengdu Blades)
 * Cephas Malele (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)

Turkey [[turkey|🇹🇷]]

 * Ahmet Dursun (2004 Tianjin Teda)
 * Ersan Gülüm (2016 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Burak Yılmaz (2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)

Ukraine [[ukraine|🇺🇦]]

 * Oleksandr Holovko (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
 * Serhiy Konovalov (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
 * Victor Brovchenko (2006–2007 Liaoning FC)

Costa Rica

 * Erick Scott (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Johnny Woodly Lambert (2009, 2010 Chongqing Lifan, 2010 Changchun Yatai)
 * Rodolfo Rodríguez (2010 Tianjin Teda)
 * Porfirio López Meza (2010 Dalian Shide)
 * José Luis López (2010 Dalian Shide)
 * Michael Barrantes (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Felicio Brown Forbes (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River, 2023 Qingdao Hainiu)

Curaçao [[curaçao|🇨🇼]]

 * Jürgen Locadia (2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Guadeloupe [[guadeloupe|🇬🇵]]

 * Olivier Fauconnier (2007 Henan Construction)

Guatemala

 * Marvin Ávila (2009 Shaanxi Chanba)

Honduras

 * Saul Martínez (2004–2005, 2007 Shanghai Shenhua, 2006 Shanghai United)
 * Luis Ramírez (2006 Shanghai Shenhua, 2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, 2010–2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Elvis Scott (2006–2008, 2009 Changchun Yatai, 2008 Beijing Guoan)
 * Samuel Caballero (2006–2010 Changchun Yatai)
 * Victor Mena (2006 Changchun Yatai)
 * Walter Martínez (2007–2008, 2010–2011 Beijing Guoan)
 * Emil Martínez (2008 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Mitchel Brown (2008 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Jerry Palacios (2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Mauricio Sabillón (2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Julio César de León (2010–2011 Shandong Luneng)
 * Randy Diamond (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Rony Flores (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Rubilio Castillo (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)

Jamaica [[jamaica|🇯🇲]]

 * Demar Stewart (2008–2009 Chengdu Blades)
 * Roen Nelson (2009 Chengdu Blades)
 * Ryan Johnson (2014 Henan Jianye)

Martinique [[martinique|🇲🇶]]

 * Yoann Arquin (2021 Wuhan F.C.)

Mexico [[mexico|🇲🇽]]

 * Jesús Godínez (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)

Surinam [[suriname|🇸🇷]]

 * Tyrone Conraad (2023– Meizhou Hakka)

Trinidad and Tobago

 * Kevaughn Connell (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)

United States [[united states|🇺🇸]]

 * Lyle Martin (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Macario Hing-Glover (2023 Shanghai Shenhua)

New Zealand [[new zealand|🇳🇿]]

 * Chris Killen (2010–2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Ivan Vicelich (2010 Shenzhen Ruby)

Argentina [[argentina|🇦🇷]]

 * José Luis Díaz (2004 Tianjin Teda)
 * Javier Martin Musa (2006 Beijing Guoan)
 * Roberto Demus (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Matías Marchesini (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * César La Paglia (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Hernán Barcos (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009 Shenzhen Ruby, 2015 Tianjin Teda)
 * Sebastián Setti (2010 Changchun Yatai)
 * Matías Villavicencio (2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Luciano Olguín (2010–2011 Tianjin Teda)
 * Luis Salmerón (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Facundo Pérez Castro (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Marcos Flores (2011–2012 Henan Construction)
 * Darío Conca (2011–2013 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Gustavo Rodas (2012 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Pablo Brandán (2012–2013 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Leonardo Pisculichi (2012–2013 Shandong Luneng)
 * Rolando Schiavi (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Patricio Toranzo (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Pablo Nicolás Caballero (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Walter Montillo (2014–2016 Shandong Luneng)
 * Pablo Batalla (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
 * Walter Iglesias (2014 Changchun Yatai)
 * Lucas Viatri (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
 * Esteban Solari (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Emanuel Gigliotti (2015–2016 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Ezequiel Lavezzi (2016–2019 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Carlos Tevez (2017 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Javier Mascherano (2018–2019 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Augusto Fernández (2018–2019 Beijing Renhe)
 * Nicolás Aguirre (2018 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
 * Nicolás Gaitán (2018 Dalian Yifang)
 * Matías Vargas (2022– Shanghai Port)
 * Guido Carrillo (2022 Henan Songshan Longmen)

Bolivia [[bolivia|🇧🇴]]

 * Milton Coimbra (2006 Beijing Guoan)
 * Ronald Rivero (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Marcelo Moreno (2015–2016 Changchun Yatai)

Brazil [[brazil|🇧🇷]]

 * Adilson dos Santos (2004–2005 Dalian Shide)
 * Zé Alcino (2004–2005 Inter Shanghai)
 * Hugo Henrique (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
 * Ozeias Fernando Graciano (2004 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
 * Vicente de Paula Neto (2005, 2007 Wuhan Optics Valley, 2006 Xi'an Chanba, 2008–2009 Shaanxi Chanba, 2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Gílsinho (2005–2007 Wuhan Huanghelou, 2008 Henan Construction)
 * Anderson Martins Pedro (2005 Wuhan Huanghelou)
 * Rafael Pereira Pinto (2005 Wuhan Huanghelou)
 * Aurélio (2006 Tianjin Teda)
 * Tiago Honorio (2006 Shanghai United, 2007–2008 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Aderaldo Ferreira André (2006 Shanghai United, 2007 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Jonas Ciciliato Massaranduba (2006 Shanghai United)
 * Renato Ribas (2006 Shanghai United)
 * Rafael Jaques (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Carlos Eduardo (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * José Ilson dos Santos (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Alex Alves (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Fabiano Cezar Viegas (2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Alysson Marendaz Marins (2007 Beijing Guoan)
 * Taila de Souza Charles (2007 Tianjin Teda)
 * Márcio Santos (2007 Tianjin Teda)
 * Bruno Lança Andrade (2007 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Roberto Aleixo (2007 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Sandro Cardoso dos Santos (2007–2008, 2010 Changsha Ginde, 2009 Shandong Luneng)
 * Argélico Fucks (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Eduardo Marques (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Wagner da Silva Santos (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Marcelo Rosa da Silva (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Alex Chandre de Oliveira (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
 * Ronny Carlos da Silva (2007–2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Rafael Scheidt (2007–2008 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Sergio Júnior (2007 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Milson Ferreira dos Santos (2007 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
 * Luciano Ratinho (2008 Shandong Luneng)
 * Jonhes Elias Pinto Dos Santos (2008 Tianjin Teda)
 * Éber Luís Cucchi (2008–2009 Tianjin Teda, 2010 Jiangsu Sainty, 2011 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Diego de Lima Barcelos (2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
 * José Filho Duarte (2008 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, 2009–2010 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Valdo (2008–2009 Zhejiang Greentown, 2010 Beijing Guoan, 2011 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Douglas Roberto dos Santos (2008 Henan Construction)
 * Tales Rejane Cabeceira (2008 Changsha Ginde)
 * Edson Ferreira da Silva (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
 * Felipe Arruda Menegon (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
 * Auricelio Neres Rodrigues (2008–2009 Chengdu Blades)
 * Denílson Souza (2008 Chengdu Blades)
 * Jefferson Feijão (2008 Liaoning Whowin, 2009 Changsha Ginde)
 * José Roberto Lucini (2008 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Danilo Moreira Serrano (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Gustavo Saibt Martins (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Emerson Roberto Conceicao Aleixo (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Netto (2009–2012 Henan Construction)
 * Agnaldo Novaes dos Santos (2009 Chengdu Blades)
 * Diogo de Lima Barcelos (2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
 * Carlos Mario Ceballos Agualimpia (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Eleílson Farias de Moura (2009–2015 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Geninho (2009–2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Rodolfo Kumbrevicius Andorno de Oliveira (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Adonis Soares Pavani (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Renan Augustinho Marques (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
 * Estevao Alvarenga Toniato (2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * André Francisco Williams Rocha da Silva (2009 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Aílton Gonçalves da Silva (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Pedro Henrique Martins (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Célio Ferreira dos Santos (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Andrezinho (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Felipe de Oliveira Conceição (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Beto (2010 Nanchang Bayi)
 * Francisco Alex Moraes (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Johnny Osório (2010–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Carlos Santos (2010 Shandong Luneng)
 * Nei (2010–2011 Changchun Yatai)
 * Márcio Senna (2010 Dalian Shide)
 * Alexsandro da Silva (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Gilcimar (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Davi (2011 Beijing Guoan)
 * Roberto Calmon Félix (2011 Beijing Guoan)
 * Dori (2011 Changchun Yatai, 2014 Harbin Yiteng)
 * Muriqui (2011–2014, 2017 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2020–2021 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Cléo (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2020 Qingdao Huanghai)
 * Paulão (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande)
 * Renato Cajá (2011 Guangzhou Evergrande)
 * Fabão (2011 Henan Construction)
 * Thiago Potiguar (2011 Henan Construction)
 * Rômulo (2011 Henan Construction)
 * Léo San (2011–2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Wilson (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Renato Silva (2011 Shandong Luneng)
 * Obina (2011–2012 Shandong Luneng)
 * Adriano (2011–2012 Dalian Shide)
 * di Carmo (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Camilo (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Paulo Roberto (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Fabiano (2011–2012 Shandong Luneng)
 * Reinaldo (2012 Beijing Guoan)
 * Cássio (2012 Changchun Yatai)
 * Weldon (2012 Changchun Yatai)
 * Fábio Rochemback (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin)
 * Davi Rodrigues de Jesus (2012–2014 Guangzhou R&F, 2015 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Jumar José da Costa Júnior (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Leonardo Gonçalves Silva (2012 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Rafael Coelho (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F, 2014 Changchun Yatai)
 * Fabrício (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Renatinho (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Mazola (2012–2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Gilberto Macena (2012–2013 Shandong Luneng, 2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Moisés (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Anselmo (2012 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Antônio Flávio (2012–2013 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Jaílton Paraíba (2012–2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Adaílton (2012 Henan Construction)
 * Bruno Meneghel (2012–2013 Qingdao Jonoon, 2014 Dalian Aerbin, 2016–2017 Changchun Yatai)
 * André Lima (2013 Beijing Guoan)
 * Éder Baiano (2013 Changchun Yatai)
 * Zé Carlos (2013 Changchun Yatai)
 * Isac (2013 Changchun Yatai)
 * Elkeson (2013–2015, 2019–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2016–2019 Shanghai SIPG, 2023– Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Edu (2013 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Gustavo (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
 * Kieza (2013–2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Éder Lima (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
 * Dinélson (2013 Tianjin Teda)
 * Santos (2013 Wuhan Zall)
 * Eninho (2013–2014 Changchun Yatai)
 * Vágner Love (2013–2014 Shandong Luneng)
 * Andrezinho (2013–2015 Tianjin Teda)
 * Baré (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
 * Renê Júnior (2014–2015 Guangzhou Evergrande)
 * Hyuri (2014–2015 Guizhou Renhe, 2017 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
 * Anselmo Ramon (2014–2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Rodrigo Paixão Mesquita (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
 * Aloísio (2014–2016 Shandong Luneng, 2016–2017 Hebei China Fortune, 2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * Rafael Marques Mariano (2014 Henan Jianye)
 * Paulo André (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
 * Junior Urso (2014–2015 Shandong Luneng, 2017–2018 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Elias (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Paulo Henrique (2014–2015 Shanghai Greenland, 2015 Liaoning Whowin)
 * Everton (2014–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Guto (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Ricardo Santos (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
 * Ricardo Goulart (2015–2018, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2020 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Alan Carvalho (2015–2018, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)
 * Diego Tardelli (2015–2018 Shandong Luneng)
 * Lucas Fonseca (2015 Tianjin Teda)
 * Jajá (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Rodrigo Defendi (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Zé Eduardo (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
 * Ivo (2015–2016, 2018–2021 Henan Jianye, 2018 Beijing Renhe)
 * Jael Ferreira (2015–2016 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Jucilei (2015–2016 Shandong Luneng)
 * Paulinho (2015–2017, 2018–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * Fernandinho Henrique (2015–2019 Chongqing Lifan, 2019 Hebei China Fortune, 2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023–2024 Shandong Taishan, 2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Wágner (2015–2016 Tianjin TEDA)
 * Renatinho (2015–2018, 2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2019 Tianjin Tianhai)
 * Kléber (2015–2016 Beijing Guoan)
 * Robinho (2015 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * Bruninho (2016 Guangzhou R&F)
 * Ralf (2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)
 * Renato Augusto (2016–2021 Beijing Guoan)
 * Gil (2016–2019 Shandong Luneng)
 * Ramires (2016–2019 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Alex Teixeira (2016–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Jô (2016 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Diego Maurício (2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Denílson Gabionetta (2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Matheus (2016, 2020 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright, 2022 Zhejiang)
 * Hulk (2016–2020 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Alan Kardec (2016–2020 Chongqing Lifan, 2021 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Geuvânio (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
 * Oscar (2017– Shanghai SIPG)
 * Marinho (2017–2018 Changchun Yatai)
 * Alexandre Pato (2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian)
 * Hernanes (2017, 2018 Hebei China Fortune)
 * Júnior Moraes (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
 * Luiz Fernandinho (2018–2021 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
 * Johnathan (2018–2020 Tianjin Teda,2022 Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Talisca (2018–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * Sebá (2018 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
 * Fernando Karanga (2018,2019–2023 Henan Jianye)
 * Róger Guedes (2018–2019, 2020 Shandong Luneng)
 * Rafael Silva (2019–2020, 2021 Wuhan Zall)
 * Léo Baptistão (2019–2021 Wuhan Zall)
 * Marcão (2019–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2022,2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Henrique Dourado (2019, 2020–2022 Henan Jianye)
 * Leonardo (2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Shandong Luneng)
 * Moisés (2019–2023 Shandong Luneng)
 * Marcinho (2019–2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
 * Miranda (2019–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Fernando (2019–2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
 * Paulinho (2020–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2021–2023 Shanghai Port)
 * Rômulo (2020 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Marcelo Cirino (2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
 * Ricardo Lopes (2020–2021 Shanghai SIPG)
 * Sandro Lima (2020 Tianjin Teda)
 * Francisco Soares (2020 Tianjin Teda)
 * Jailson Siqueira (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
 * Lucas Souza (2021 Beijing Guoan, 2021 Changchun Yatai)
 * Erik Lima (2021–2022 Changchun Yatai)
 * Júnior Negrão (2021–2022 Changchun Yatai)
 * Serginho (2021– Changchun Yatai)
 * Tiago Leonço (2021 Guangzhou City, 2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
 * Guilherme (2021–2022 Guangzhou City, 2024 Changchun Yatai)
 * Leonardo (2021 Shandong Taishan, 2021 Hebei F.C., 2023 Changchun Yatai, 2023– Zhejiang)
 * Magno Cruz (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Anderson Lopes (2021 Wuhan F.C.)
 * Jadson (2021–2024 Shandong Taishan)
 * Anderson Silva (2021 Beijing Guoan)
 * Felipe (2022– Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Rômulo (2022–2023, 2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Rodrigo Henrique (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
 * Crysan (2022– Shandong Taishan)
 * Farley Rosa (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2024– Nantong Zhiyun)
 * Éder Lima (2022 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
 * Ademilson (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Davidson (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Wallace (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Bruno Viana (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River)
 * Lucas Possignolo (2022– Zhejiang)
 * Saldanha (2022 Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Josef de Souza (2023 Beijing Guoan)
 * Bressan (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
 * Lucas Morelatto (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
 * Andrigo (2023–2024 Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Matheus Pato (2023–2024 Shandong Taishan)
 * Héber (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
 * Iago Maidana (2024– Henan F.C.)
 * Bruno Nazário (2024– Henan F.C.)
 * Diego Lopes (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)
 * Eduardo Henrique (2024 Qingdao West Coast)
 * Léo Cittadini (2024– Shanghai Port)
 * Gustavo (2024– Shanghai Port)
 * Matheus Jussa (2024– Shanghai Port)
 * André Luis (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Thiago Andrade (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
 * Darlan (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Pedro Henrique (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)
 * Matheus Índio (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
 * Marcel Scalese (2024– Shandong Taishan)
 * Zeca (2024– Shandong Taishan)
 * Diogo Silva (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Chile

 * Adán Vergara (2009 Dalian Shide)
 * José Luis Villanueva (2010 Tianjin Teda)
 * Gustavo Canales (2012 Dalian Aerbin)

Colombia [[colombia|🇨🇴]]

 * Hamilton Ricard (2007–2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Ricardo Steer (2009–2010 Changchun Yatai, 2014 Harbin Yiteng)
 * Carlos Ceballos (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Leiner Gomez Viafara (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Duvier Riascos (2010–2011 Shanghai Shenhua, 2018 Dalian Yifang)
 * Juan Camilo Angulo (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Yovanny Arrechea (2011 Changchun Yatai)
 * Javier Andres Estupinan Romero (2011 Chengdu Blades)
 * Eisner Iván Loboa (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * John Mosquera (2012 Changchun Yatai)
 * Edixon Perea (2012 Changchun Yatai)
 * Giovanni Moreno (2012–2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Luis Carlos Cabezas (2013 Shanghai East Asia)
 * Carmelo Valencia (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
 * Luis Carlos Ruiz (2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Edison Toloza (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
 * Wilmar Jordán (2015 Tianjin Teda)
 * Fredy Guarín (2016–2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
 * Jackson Martínez (2016 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
 * Fredy Montero (2016 Tianjin Teda)
 * Roger Martínez (2016–2017 Jiangsu Suning)
 * Harold Preciado (2019–2020 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Jown Cardona (2021–2022 Guangzhou City)
 * Juan Fernando Quintero (2021 Shenzhen F.C.)
 * Manuel Palacios (2023,2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)
 * Brayan Riascos (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
 * Danilo Arboleda (2024 Wuhan Three Towns)

Ecuador [[ecuador|🇪🇨]]

 * Joffre Guerrón (2012–2014 Beijing Guoan)
 * Jaime Ayoví (2018 Beijing Renhe)
 * Fidel Martínez (2020 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Miller Bolaños (2020,2022 Shanghai Shenhua, 2021 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)

Paraguay

 * Justo Rolando Meza (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Michel Marcio Valenzuela (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
 * Lucas Barrios (2012–2013 Guangzhou Evergrande)
 * José Ortigoza (2012 Shandong Luneng)
 * Óscar Romero (2018–2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)

Peru [[peru|🇵🇪]]

 * Aldo Olcese (2005 Shenyang Ginde)
 * Ismael Enrique Alvarado (2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
 * Paolo de la Haza (2011 Jiangsu Sainty)

Uruguay

 * Peter Vera (2004 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Fernando Correa (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Diego Alonso (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Sergio Blanco (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
 * Juan Manuel Olivera (2007 Shaanxi Chanba)
 * Pablo Munhoz (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
 * Edgar Martínez (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
 * Matías Masiero (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Paulo Pezzolano (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Sebastián Vázquez (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
 * Jonathan Ramis (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
 * Diego Vera (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)

Venezuela [[venezuela|🇻🇪]]

 * Alejandro Cichero (2008–2009 Shandong Luneng)
 * Mario Rondón (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
 * Salomón Rondón (2019–2020 Dalian Pro)