Zhang Chengrui (; born 15 March 2008) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Dalian Yingbo.
Early life and youth career Zhang was born on 15 March 2008. He started his career at Dongbei Road Primary School and grew up in the Dalian youth training system. He represented Dalian Pro youth teams and Dalian Football Association teams at various age levels. In 2019, he was selected for the national best lineup at a national summer camp event while representing his Primary School.
Club career
Dalian FA Zhang was registered with the Dalian Football Association after the dissolution of Dalian Pro.
Dalian Yingbo On 3 February 2026, Zhang had joined Dalian Yingbo from Dalian FA on a free transfer. On 2 March 2026, Dalian Yingbo officially announced that Zhang, along with Jing Kuanjie, Xiao Lirong, and Zeng Junhao, had been promoted to the first team. He was assigned the number 37 shirt.
International career In 2024, Zhang was called up to the China U16 national team. In October 2024, during the U17 Asian Cup qualification, Zhang recorded three assists and one goal in a 9–0 victory over Maldives U17.
In 2025, Zhang was included in the China U17 squad for the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup. On 6 April 2025, he scored in a 2–1 group stage loss to Uzbekistan U17. He made three appearances and scored one goal in the tournament.
In September 2025, Zhang scored in a 4–0 friendly win over Myanmar U18. In January 2026, he was called up to the China U19 national team. In September 2026, he was called up again to the China U19 team for a training camp.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDalian Yingbo B2026China League Two8000——80Dalian Yingbo2026Chinese Super League1000——10Career total9000000090
Honours Liaoning U18
National Games of China Football Men's U18: 2025
References
External links
Zhang Chengrui at Soccerway