Background
Li Jianhua was born on February 12, 1982 in Meixian, Guangdong, China.
Li Jianhua was born on February 12, 1982 in Meixian, Guangdong, China.
He started his career in the 2002 season, quickly establishing himself with 21 appearances and scoring 1 goal in his debut season. In the beginning of the 2009 season, he transferred to Guangzhou Pharmaceutical F.C., which was later named Guangzhou Evergrande. Li Jianhua would make his debut against Mexico on 16 April 2008, coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly loss.
He would make another substitute appearance for China against El Salvador for another friendly on the 23rd of April 2008, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Becoming a regular with the Shenzhen Shangqingyin team his highest achievement came in the 2004 Chinese Super League season when Shenzhen won the title, he continued to remain with the team for several further seasons despite them unable to build on their achievements, even flirting with relegation in the 2007 China Super League season.