Xu Yougang

Xu Yougang (born 9 February 1996) is a Chinese footballer who currently plays as a defender for Guangxi Pingguo Haliao.

Club career
Xu Yougang started his football career in January 2015 when he was loaned to Shanghai Shenhua's satellite team CF Crack's in the Primera Regional de la Comunidad Valenciana. He returned to Shanghai Shenhua in July 2015. On 25 October 2015, he made his debut for Shenhua in the 2015 Chinese Super League against Liaoning Whowin, coming on as a substitute for Zhang Lu in the 69th minute. On 25 February 2016, Xu was loaned to China League One side Qingdao Huanghai for one season. Qingdao Huanghai extended his loan deal for another season in 2017.

In December 2017, Xu returned to Shanghai Shenhua for the 2018 season. On 13 April 2018, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 home draw with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao. Despite this goal, Xu would struggle to gain significant playing time and was loaned out once again, this time to second tier club Liaoning F.C. on 31 July 2019. The following season he was loaned out to third tier club Zhejiang Yiteng on 02 September 2020. Another loan to second tier club Zibo Cuju would happen on 12 April 2021.

Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 31 January 2023.

Honours
Shanghai Shenhua
 * Chinese FA Cup: 2023