Wang Zhen'ao

Wang Zhen'ao (born 10 August 1999) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Shanghai Port and the China national team.

Early career
Wang joined Beijing Wanda and was loaned to Wanda Group's related club Atlético Madrid for youth training in 2012. He refused to sign a professional contract with Wanda in the summer of 2017.

Vejle Boldclub
Wang would instead join Danish 1st Division side Vejle Boldklub on 5 January 2018. Wang would be promoted to their senior team and was part of the squad that won and gained promotion at the end of the 2017–18 Danish 1st Division season. He would make his professional debut the following season in a league game on 23 November 2018 against AaB Fodbold in a 1–1 draw.

Dalian Pro
On 26 February 2020, Wang reached agreement with Wanda Group and resolved his previous contract dispute with them to join Wanda owned Dalian Pro in the 2020 Chinese Super League. He would go on to make his debut in a Chinese FA Cup game on 18 September 2020 against Shandong Luneng Taishan in a 4–0 defeat. His league debut would soon follow on 27 September 2020 against Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao in a 1–0 defeat.

Shanghai Port
On 18 February 2024, Wang signed a contract with Chinese giants Shanghai Port on a two-years contract.

International career
Wang made his debut for the China national team on 6 June 2024 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Thailand. He played the full game as it ended in a 1–1 draw.