Career
Yan Junling started his football career when he joined the renowned Genbao Football Academy in 2001 and was promoted to Shanghai SIPG"s first team during the 2007 season. He played as the backup goalkeeper for Gu Chao between 2007 and 2010. After Gu transferred to Hangzhou Greentown in early 2011, Yan became the first-choice goalkeeper for the club
However, this match was not recognised as an international "A" match by Fédération internationale de football association. He finally made his official debut on 27 March 2015 in a 2-2 draw against Haiti, coming on as a substitute for Wang Dalei in the second half.