Career
Li started his professional football career in 2011 when he was promoted to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai's first team. He did not appear for Changchun in the 2011 league season. On 10 August 2012, he made his senior debut in a 0–0 away draw against Guizhou Renhe, coming on as a substitute for Wang Dong in the 72nd minute.
Li made 4 league appearances in the 2012 season.
