Career
Born in Shanghai, Li joined Genbao Football Academy in July 2000 and was promoted to Shanghai East Asia squad in 2006 for the China League Two campaign. His position was swung between starting line-up and bench after 2010 season. On 12 May 2013, he scored his first senior goal in a league match which Shanghai East Asia lost to Hangzhou Greentown 2–1.
On 19 February 2014, Li transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan.
On 25 February 2016, Li transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.