Career
In 2010, Ji Chao started his professional football player career with Shenzhen Ruby in the Chinese Super League. In February 2011, He transferred to Chinese Super League side Liaoning Whowin. He would eventually make his league debut for Liaoning on 28 September 2012 in a game against Tianjin Teda,coming on as a substitute for Jiang Peng in the 66th minute.
In February 2013,Ji moved to China League Two side Qingdao Hainiu on a one-year loan deal.