Career
In 2007, Lei Yongchi started his professional football player career with Shenzhen Ruby in the Chinese Super League. He would eventually make his league debut for Shenzhen on 3 March 2007 in a game against Shaanxi Chanba. In January 2010, Lei transferred to China League One side Chengdu Blades.
In January 2012, Lei transferred to China League One side Shenyang Zhongze.
0n 21 January 2015, Lei transferred to Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye. 0n 26 February 2016, Lei transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Liaoning Whowin.