Chinese-descent edit

•   Nico Yennaris, Chinese name Li Ke (2019–2022, 2023– Beijing Guoan)
•   John Hou Sæter, Chinese name Hou Yongyong (2019–2022 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
•   Alexander N'Doumbou, Chinese name Qian Jiegei (2019–2022 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 2023– Zhejiang)
•   Tyias Browning, Chinese name Jiang Guangtai (2020–2022 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2022– Shanghai Port)
•   Denny Wang, Chinese name Wang Yi (2021–2022 Shanghai Shenhua, 2023– Wuhan Three Towns)
•   Chico Chen, Chinese name Chen Jiayu (2021 Hebei F.C.)
•   Dai Wai Tsun, Chinese name Dai Weijun (2022–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2023– Shanghai Shenhua)
•   Ming-yang Yang, Chinese name Yang Mingyang (2023– Nantong Zhiyun)
•   David Wang, Chinese name Wang Jiahao (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)

Non-Chinese-descent edit

•   Pedro Delgado, Chinese name Deerjiaduo (2019, 2021, 2024– Shandong Taishan)
•   Elkeson, Chinese name Ai Kesen (2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023– Chengdu Rongcheng)
•   Fernando Henrique, Chinese name Fei Nanduo (2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023– Shandong Taishan)
•   Aloísio, Chinese name Luo Guofu (2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
•   Ricardo Goulart, Chinese name Gao Late (2020 Hebei China Fortune, 2021 Guangzhou F.C.)
•   Alan Carvalho, Chinese name A Lan (2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Algeria   edit

• Karim Benounes (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)

Angola   edit

• Quinzinho (2006–2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
• Johnson Macaba (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Nando Rafael (2014 Henan Jianye)
• Fábio Abreu (2023– Beijing Guoan)
• Lucas João (2023 Shanghai Port)
• Nélson da Luz (2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Burkina Faso   edit

• Abdoul-Aziz Nikiema (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)

Cameroon   edit

• Clément Lebe (2004–2007 Liaoning Zhongyu)
• Albert Baning (2005 Shanghai Zobon)
• Didier Njewel (2005 Shanghai Zobon)
• Daniel Wansi (2006 Shenzhen Kingway)
• Aboubakar Oumarou (2007–2008 Changsha Ginde)
• Jean-Paul Ndeki (2008 Qingdao Jonoon)
• William Paul Modibo (2009 Beijing Guoan)
• Jean Michel N'Lend (2010 Shanghai Shenhua, 2011 Liaoning Whowin)
• Modeste M'bami (2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Stéphane Mbia (2016–2017 Hebei China Fortune, 2019, 2021 Wuhan Zall, 2020 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Christian Bassogog (2017–2020 Henan Jianye, 2021–2023 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Olivier Boumal (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
• Benjamin Moukandjo (2017 Jiangsu Suning, 2018 Beijing Renhe)
• Christian Bekamenga (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
• Franck Ohandza (2019 Henan Jianye)
• John Mary (2019–2020 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Joseph Minala (2020 Qingdao Huanghai)
• Donovan Ewolo (2022–2023 Zhejiang)
• Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (2023– Beijing Guoan)
• Serge Tabekou (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Rooney Eva Wankewai (2024– Meizhou Hakka)

Cape Verde   edit

• Ricardo (2011 Shandong Luneng)
• Dady (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Hildeberto Pereira (2023 Henan F.C.)

Central African Republic   edit

• Lobi Manzoki (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)

Congo   edit

• Thievy Bifouma (2020 Shenzhen F.C.)

Congo DR   edit

• Delain Sasa (2008 Liaoning Whowin)
• Alain Masudi (2009 Dalian Shide)
• M'peti Nimba (2010 Changsha Ginde)
• Jeremy Bokila (2015 Guangzhou R&F)
• Gaël Kakuta (2016 Hebei China Fortune)
• Assani Lukimya (2016–2017 Liaoning Whowin)
• Cédric Bakambu (2018–2021 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Oscar Maritu (2020, 2021– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Mayingila Nzuzi Mata (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)

Côte d'Ivoire   edit

• Guillaume Dah Zadi (2007–2008 Changchun Yatai)
• Bamba Moussa (2007 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Dramane Kamaté (2007 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Mariko Daouda (2008 Tianjin Teda, 2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Didier Drogba (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Davy Claude Angan (2013–2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Jean Evrard Kouassi (2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG, 2019–2021 Wuhan Zall, 2023– Zhejiang)
• Franck Boli (2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Gervinho (2016–2018 Hebei China Fortune)
• Kévin Boli (2018 Guizhou HFZC)

Egypt   edit

• Mohamed Abougrisha (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Ahmed Salah Hosny (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Ali Ghazal (2017 Guizhou HFZC)

Gabon   edit

• Malick Evouna (2016 Tainjin Teda)

Gambia   edit

• Arthur Gómez (2007 Henan Construction)
• Bubacarr Trawally (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde, 2018 Guizhou Hengfeng)

Ghana   edit

• Kwame Ayew (2004–2006 Inter Shanghai)
• Moses Sakyi (2009 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Lee Addy (2012 Dalian Aerbin)
• Chris Dickson (2013 Shanghai East Asia)
• Ransford Addo (2013–2014 Shanghai East Asia)
• Asamoah Gyan (2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG)
• Frank Acheampong (2017–2020 Tianjin Teda, 2021–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2024– Henan F.C.)
• Richmond Boakye (2018 Jiangsu Suning)
• Emmanuel Boateng (2019–2021 Dalian Yifang)
• Mubarak Wakaso (2020 Jiangsu Suning, 2021–2022, 2023 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (2021 Qingdao F.C.)
• Abdul-Aziz Yakubu (2023 Wuhan Three Towns)

Guinea   edit

• Ousmane Bangoura (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
• Lonsana Doumbouya (2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
• José Kanté (2022 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Guinea-Bissau   edit

• Eddi Gomes (2015–2017 Henan Jianye)
• Romário Baldé (2023 Nantong Zhiyun, 2024– Wuhan Three Towns)

Kenya   edit

• Michael Olunga (2017 Guizhou HFZC)
• Ayub Masika (2018–2019 Beijing Renhe)

Mali   edit

• Boubacar Diarra (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Mourtala Diakité (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Frédéric Kanouté (2012–2013 Beijing Guoan)
• Seydou Keita (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin)
• Garra Dembélé (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Mohamed Sissoko (2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Mamadou Traoré (2024– Beijing Guoan)

Mauritania   edit

• Oumar Camara (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)

Morocco   edit

• Nabil Baha (2013 Dalian Aerbin)
• Abderrazak Hamdallah (2014–2015 Guangzhou R&F)
• Issam El Adoua (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
• Ayoub El Kaabi (2018–2019 Hebei China Fortune)

Mozambique   edit

• Simão Mate Junior (2012 Shandong Luneng)
• Zainadine Júnior (2016 Tainjin Teda)

Niger   edit

• Moussa Maâzou (2015 Changchun Yatai)

Nigeria   edit

• Kola Adams (2004–2005 Inter Shanghai)
• Samuel Ayorinde (2004 Shenyang Ginde)
• Prince Ikpe Ekong (2004 Shenyang Ginde)
• Benedict Akwuegbu (2006 Tianjin Teda, 2007 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Henry Makinwa (2006 Tianjin Teda)
• Gabriel Melkam (2006–2007 Xiamen Lanshi, 2008–2009 Changchun Yatai, 2011–2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Deniran Ortega (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
• Garba Lawal (2007 Changsha Ginde)
• Obi Moneke (2008–2010 Henan Construction)
• Edison Joseph (2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Pascal Kondaponi (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Ernest Jeremiah Chukwuma (2009 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Alfred Emuejeraye (2010 Tianjin Teda)
• Akanni-Sunday Wasiu (2010 Changsha Ginde)
• Victor Agali (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Obiora Odita (2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Peter Utaka (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin, 2013–2014 Beijing Guoan, 2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Yakubu (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F)
• Bentley (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Aaron Samuel Olanare (2014–2015 Guangzhou R&F)
• Derick Ogbu (2014–2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Daniel Chima (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Obafemi Martins (2016–2018, 2020 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 2020 Wuhan Zall)
• Anthony Ujah (2016–2017 Liaoning Whowin)
• Mikel John Obi (2017–2018 Tianjin Teda)
• Odion Ighalo (2017–2018 Changchun Yatai, 2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Brown Ideye (2017 Tianjin Teda)
• Sone Aluko (2019 Beijing Renhe)
• Samuel Adegbenro (2022–2023, 2024– Beijing Guoan)
• Chisom Egbuchulam (2022–2023 Meizhou Hakka)
• Izuchukwu Anthony (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)
• Viv Solomon-Otabor (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Senegal   edit

• Mouchid Iyane Ly (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Amado Diallo (2010 Henan Construction)
• Adama François Sene (2011–2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Ladji Keita (2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Jacques Faty (2013 Wuhan Zall)^{[b FRA]}
• Demba Ba (2015–2016, 2018 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Ibrahima Touré (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
• Mbaye Diagne (2016–2017 Tianjin Teda)
• Papiss Cissé (2016–2018 Shandong Luneng)
• Makhete Diop (2018–2019 Beijing Renhe)
• Cheikh M'Bengue (2019 Shenzhen F.C.)
• André Senghor (2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Cherif Ndiaye (2022 Shanghai Port)

Sierra Leone   edit

• Mohamed Kallon (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Aluspah Brewah (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Gibril Sankoh (2014 Henan Jianye)
• Mohamed Buya Turay (2020 Hebei China Fortune, 2021–2022 Henan Songshan Longmen)
• Issa Kallon (2022–2023 Shanghai Port, 2024– Nantong Zhiyun)

South Africa   edit

• Bennett Mnguni (2005 Tianjin Teda)
• Dino Ndlovu (2022 Changchun Yatai)

Togo   edit

• Djima Oyawolé (2004–2005 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
• Massamasso Tchangai (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)

Tunisia   edit

• Imed Ben Younes (2007 Henan Construction)
• Enis Hajri (2012 Henan Construction)
• Bassem Boulaabi (2015 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Imed Louati (2015 Hangzhou Greentown)

Uganda   edit

• Andrew Mwesigwa (2010 Chongqing Lifan)

Zambia   edit

• James Chamanga (2008–2012 Dalian Shide, 2013–2017 Liaoning Whowin)
• Billy Mwanza (2009 Changsha Ginde)
• Christopher Katongo (2011–2012 Henan Construction)
• Isaac Chansa (2012 Henan Construction)
• Stoppila Sunzu (2015 Shanghai Greenlad Shenhua, 2020–2022, 2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Jacob Mulenga (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Evans Kangwa (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Zimbabwe   edit

• Nyasha Mushekwi (2018–2019 Dalian Yifang, 2022–2023 Zhejiang)

Australia   edit

• Ryan Griffiths (2007–2008 Liaoning FC, 2009–2010 Beijing Guoan)
• Joel Griffiths (2009–2011 Beijing Guoan, 2012 Shanghai Shenhua, 2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Matt McKay (2009 Changchun Yatai, 2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Mark Milligan (2009 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Mark Bridge (2009 Tianjin Teda)
• Jonas Salley (2009–2010 Shaanxi Chanba, 2011 Chengdu Blades, 2012 Shanghai Shenxin, 2013–2014 Guizhou Renhe)
• Brendon Šantalab (2009, 2011 Chengdu Blades)
• Chris Coyne (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Adam Griffiths (2010–2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Adam Kwasnik (2011 Chengdu Blades)
• Alex Wilkinson (2011 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Bruce Djite (2011 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Dean Heffernan (2011 Liaoning Whowin)
• Dino Djulbic (2011–2012 Guizhou Renhe)
• Mile Sterjovski (2012 Dalian Aerbin)
• Rostyn Griffiths (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F)
• Milan Susak (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Daniel Mullen (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin)
• Ryan McGowan (2013–2014 Shandong Luneng, 2016 Henan Jianye, 2017 Guizhou HFZC)
• Michael Marrone (2013 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Erik Paartalu (2013 Tianjin Teda)
• Bernie Ibini-Isei (2013 Shanghai SIPG)
• Daniel McBreen (2013–2014 Shanghai SIPG)
• Eddy Bosnar (2013 Guangzhou R&F)
• Adam Hughes (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Billy Celeski (2014 Liaoning Whowin)
• Josh Mitchell (2014–2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Tim Cahill (2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Adrian Leijer (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
• Matthew Spiranovic (2015–2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Michael Thwaite (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
• Trent Sainsbury (2016, 2017 Jiangsu Suning)
• James Troisi (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
• Aleksandar Jovanović (2016 Tianjin Teda)
• Apostolos Giannou (2016–2017 Guangzhou R&F)
• Dario Vidošić (2016 Liaoning Whowin)
• James Holland (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
• Robbie Kruse (2017 Liaoning Whowin)
• Aaron Mooy (2020–2022 Shanghai SIPG)
• Alex Grant (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Chinese Taipei   edit

• Xavier Chen (2013–2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Chen Po-liang (2014 Shanghai Shenhua, 2015–2016 Hangzhou Lucheng, 2021 Changchun Yatai, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)
• Ko Yu-ting (2015–2017 Changchun Yatai)
• Yaki Yen (2016–2017 Changchun Yatai, 2020 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Tim Chow (2019–2021 Henan Jianye, 2022– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Will Donkin (2022–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2024– Shanghai Port)
• Wang Chien-ming (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Hong Kong   edit

• Ng Wai Chiu (2005 Shanghai Zobon, 2006–2008 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009–2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Godfred Karikari (2012–2013 Henan Jianye)
• Lee Chi Ho (2013 Beijing Guoan)
• Wisdom Fofo Agbo (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Brian Fok (2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Bai He (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Jack Sealy (2016–2017 Changchun Yatai)
• Festus Baise (2017–2018 Guizhou Zhicheng)
• Au Yeung Yiu Chung (2017 Guizhou Zhicheng)
• Jean-Jacques Kilama (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Andy Russell (2019 Hebei China Fortune)
• Alex Tayo Akande (2019 Dalian Yifang)
• Tan Chun Lok (2019–2022 Guangzhou R&F)
• Dai Wai Tsun (2020–2023 Shenzhen F.C., 2023– Shanghai Shenhua)^{[N 2022]}
• Vas Nuñez (2022 Meizhou Hakka, 2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
• Leung Nok Hang (2022– Zhejiang)
• Yue Tze Nam (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
• Li Ngai Hoi (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Sun Ming Him (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Oliver Gerbig (2024– Henan F.C.)
• Matt Orr (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)

Iran   edit

• Morteza Pouraliganji (2015 Tianjin Teda, 2020–2021 Shenzhen F.C.)

Iraq   edit

• Hussein Alaa Hussein (2009 Qingdao Jonoon, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Nashat Akram (2014 Dalian Aerbin)

Japan   edit

• Takashi Rakuyama (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Seiichiro Maki (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Masashi Oguro (2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Sergio Escudero (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)

Korea DPR   edit

• Kim Yong-Jun (2008 Chengdu Blades)
• Ryang Myong-Il (2009 Chengdu Blades)

Korea Republic   edit

• Lee Kyung-Soo (2004 Sichuan Guancheng)
• Song Tae-Lim (2009–2010 Henan Construction)
• Jeon Woo-Keun (2009 Dalian Shide)
• Ahn Jung-Hwan (2009–2011 Dalian Shide)
• Lee Tae-Young (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Sim Jae-Won (2009 Changsha Ginde)
• Kim Eun-Jung (2009 Changsha Ginde)
• Lee Sang-Il (2009 Changsha Ginde)
• Lee Se-In (2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Park Jae-hong (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Lee Jon-Ming (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Woo Choo-Young (2010 Changsha Ginde)
• Cho Se-Kwon (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Lee Yoon-Sup (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Jeon Kwang-Jin (2011 Dalian Shide)
• Kim Jin-kyu (2011 Dalian Shide)
• Cho Won-Hee (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Lee Joon-Yeop (2011 Henan Construction)
• Kim Yoo-Jin (2011–2012, 2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Ko Jae-Sung (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Kwon Jip (2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Song Chong-Gug (2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Park Dong-Hyuk (2012 Dalian Shide)
• Jeong Dong-Ho (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Kim Dong-Jin (2012–2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Son Seung-Joon (2012 Henan Construction)
• Kim Young-Gwon (2012–2018 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Ha Dae-Sung (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
• Jang Hyun-Soo (2014–2017 Guangzhou R&F)
• Park Jong-Woo (2014–2015 Guangzhou R&F)
• Son Dae-Ho (2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Lee Ji-Nam (2014 Henan Jianye)
• Yoon Sin-Young (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Cho Byung-Kuk (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
• Lim You-Hwan (2014–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Noh Hyung-Goo (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Choi Hyun-Yeon (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Park Ju-Sung (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Kim Ju-Young (2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG, 2017 Hebei China Fortune)
• Cho Yong-Hyung (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Jung In-Whan (2015 Henan Jianye)
• Ha Tae-Goon (2016 Yanbian Funde)
• Yoon Bit-Garam (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Kim Seung-Dae (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Oh Beom-Seok (2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Jung Woo-Young (2016–2017 Chongqing Lifan)
• Kim Kee-Hee (2016–2017 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Hong Jeong-Ho (2016–2017 Jiangsu Suning)
• Kim Hyung-il (2017 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Kwon Kyung-Won (2017–2019 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Hwang Seok-Ho (2017 Tianjin Teda)
• Hwang Il-Su (2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Kim Min-jae (2019–2021 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Park Ji-soo (2019–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023– Wuhan Three Towns)
• Kim Shin-wook (2019–2021 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Song Ju-hun (2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Kim Sung-hwan (2020 Henan Jianye)
• Sun Jun-ho (2021–2023 Shandong Taishan)
• Kang Sang-woo (2022–2023 Beijing Guoan)
• Kim Min-woo (2022–2023 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Lim Chai-min (2022 Shenzhen F.C.)

Lebanon   edit

• Roda Antar (2009–2013 Shandong Luneng, 2014 Jiangsu Sainty, 2015 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Mohammed Ali Khan (2014 Tianjin Teda)

Philippines   edit

• Javier Patiño (2015–2017 Henan Jianye)

Syria   edit

• Adel Abdullah (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Ali Diab (2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Abdulkader Dakka (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• George Mourad (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)^{[b LBN][c SWE]}
• Firas Al-Khatib (2013–2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Ahmad Al Salih (2017 Henan Jianye)

Uzbekistan   edit

• Aleksandr Kletskov (2009 Jiangsu Sainty, 2010 Tianjin Teda)
• Aleksey Nikolaev (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Sadriddin Abdullaev (2009 Changchun Yatai)
• Zaynitdin Tadjiyev (2009 Tianjin Teda)
• Farhod Tojiyev (2010 Tianjin Teda)
• Asqar Jadigerov (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Islom Inomov (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Anzur Ismailov (2011–2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Ildar Magdeev (2011 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Murod Kholmukhamedov (2011 Dalian Shide)
• Kamoliddin Tajiev (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Aziz Ibrahimov (2011–2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Egor Krimets (2013, 2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)
• Shavkat Mullajanov (2013 Liaoning Whowin)
• Sherzod Karimov (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Artyom Filiposyan (2014 Liaoning Whowin)
• Igor Sergeev (2016 Beijing Guoan)
• Odil Ahmedov (2017–2020 Shanghai SIPG, 2020 Tianjin TEDA, 2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Dostonbek Tursunov (2021 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)

Albania   edit

• Nevil Dede (2008 Changsha Ginde)
• Hamdi Salihi (2013 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Valdet Rama (2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Albion Ademi (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Armenia   edit

• Varazdat Haroyan (2024– Qingdao West Coast)

Austria   edit

• Marko Arnautović (2019–2021 Shanghai SIPG)
• Richard Windbichler (2022–2023 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Peter Žulj (2022– Changchun Yatai)
• Markus Pink (2023 Shanghai Port)

Azerbaijan   edit

• Branimir Subašić (2009 Changchun Yatai)

Bosnia and Herzegovina   edit

• Alen Avdić (2004 Liaoning Zhongyu)
• Sead Bučan (2004–2005 Shenyang Ginde)
• Ninoslav Milenković (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Vladimir Jovančić (2012–2013 Tianjin Teda)
• Zlatan Muslimović (2012–2014 Guizhou Renhe)
• Mario Božić (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Zvjezdan Misimović (2013–2014, 2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Sejad Salihović (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Samir Memišević (2020–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2022 Beijing Guoan)
• Toni Šunjić (2020–2023 Henan Jianye)
• Elvis Sarić (2023– Qingdao Hainiu)

Belarus   edit

• Alyaksandr Khatskevich (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Raman Kirenkin (2008 Liaoning Whowin)
• Vyacheslav Hleb (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Sergey Krivets (2012–2013 Jiangsu Sainty)

Belgium   edit

• Kevin Oris (2014 Liaoning Whowin)
• Axel Witsel (2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Yannick Carrasco (2018–2019 Dalian Yifang)
• Mousa Dembélé (2019–2021 Guangzhou R&F)
• Marouane Fellaini (2019–2023 Shandong Luneng Taishan)

Bulgaria   edit

• Zoran Janković (2004–2007 Dalian Shide)
• Predrag Pažin (2005–2007 Shandong Luneng)
• Ivo Trenchev (2007–2008 Henan Construction)
• Svetoslav Petrov (2007 Changchun Yatai)
• Yordan Varbanov (2008–2009 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Kaloyan Karadzhinov (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Georgi Chilikov (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Yanko Valkanov (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Martin Kamburov (2010–2012 Dalian Shide)
• Marquinhos (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Georgi Iliev (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Borislav Tsonev (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
• Petar Vitanov (2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Croatia   edit

• Josip Bulat (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Ivan Bulat (2004 Chongqing Qiche, 2005–2007 Inter Shanghai)
• Velibor Kopunović (2006 Chongqing Lifan, 2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Darko Čordaš (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
• Jurica Vučko (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Darko Matić (2007–2008 Tianjin Teda, 2009–2015 Beijing Guoan, 2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Igor Budiša (2007 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Igor Tkalčević (2008 Chengdu Blades)
• Vedran Celiščak (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Stjepan Jukić (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Frane Čačić (2010 Changsha Ginde)
• Bruno Šiklić (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Ivan Brečević (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)^{[b SVN–YUG]}
• Krunoslav Lovrek (2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Leon Benko (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
• Sammir (2015–2016 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty, 2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Goran Milović (2016–2017 Chongqing Lifan)
• Mislav Oršić (2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Nikica Jelavić (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
• Ivan Santini (2019–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Dejan Radonjić (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Matej Jonjić (2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Ante Majstorović (2021 Shanghai Port)
• Marko Dabro (2022 Beijing Guoan)
• Franko Andrijašević (2022– Zhejiang)
• Mile Škorić (2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• David Puclin (2023– Nantong Zhiyun)
• Ivan Fiolić (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Darick Kobie Morris (2024– Meizhou Hakka)

Czech Republic   edit

• Marek Jarolím (2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Jan Rezek (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Bořek Dočkal (2017 Henan Jianye)

Denmark   edit

• Ken Ilsø (2014 Guangzhou R&F)
• Lasse Vibe (2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Jores Okore (2021–2023 Changchun Yatai)

England   edit

• Akpo Sodje (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Tyias Browning (2019, 2020–2022 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2022– Shanghai Port)^{[N 2020]}

Estonia   edit

• Andres Oper (2009 Shanghai Shenhua)

France   edit

• Nicolas Ouédec (2004 Shandong Luneng)
• Jean-Philippe Caillet (2009 Tianjin Teda)
• Cédric Sabin (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Michaël Murcy (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Nicolas Anelka (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Mathieu Manset (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Guillaume Hoarau (2013 Dalian Aerbin)
• Julien Gorius (2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Jean-Philippe Mendy (2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Anthony Modeste (2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Romain Alessandrini (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai, 2022–2023 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Eddy Gnahoré (2020 Wuhan Zall)
• Jules Iloki (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Jean-David Beauguel (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
• Ibrahim Amadou (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)

Germany   edit

• Jörg Albertz (2004 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Carsten Jancker (2006 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Mike Hanke (2014 Guizhou Renhe)
• Felix Bastians (2018–2020 Tianjin Teda)
• Sandro Wagner (2019 Tianjin Teda)
• Streli Mamba (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)

Georgia   edit

• Elguja Lobjanidze (2023 Meizhou Hakka)
• Valeri Qazaishvili (2024– Shandong Taishan)

Greece   edit

• Avraam Papadopoulos (2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)

Hungary   edit

• Zoltán Kovács (2004 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
• Krisztián Kenesei (2004–2006 Beijing Guoan)
• Szabolcs Huszti (2014–2015, 2017 Changchun Yatai)
• Ákos Elek (2015 Changchun Yatai)
• Richárd Guzmics (2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Tamás Kádár (2020 Shandong Luneng Taishan, 2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Iceland   edit

• Viðar Kjartansson (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)
• Sölvi Ottesen (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty, 2017 Guangzhou R&F)
• Eiður Guðjohnsen (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)

Israel   edit

• Liron Zarko (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
• Eran Zahavi (2016–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
• Dia Saba (2019–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
• Yahav Gurfinkel (2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)

Italy   edit

• Damiano Tommasi (2009 Tianjin Teda)
• Fabio Firmani (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Alessandro Diamanti (2014 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Alberto Gilardino (2014 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Graziano Pellè (2016–2020 Shandong Luneng)
• Gabriel Paletta (2018–2019 Jiangsu Suning)
• Éder (2018–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Stephan El Shaarawy (2019–2020 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Martin Boakye (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)
• Andrea Compagno (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Kazakhstan   edit

• Georgy Zhukov (2022– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Malta   edit

• John Hutchinson (2011 Chengdu Blades)

Montenegro   edit

• Goran Trobok (2005 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Igor Gluščević (2006 Shandong Luneng)
• Čedomir Mijanović (2007 Changsha Ginde)
• Dejan Damjanović (2014 Jiangsu Sainty, 2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
• Radomir Đalović (2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Fatos Bećiraj (2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Nebojša Kosović (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
• Asmir Kajević (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Miloš Milović (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)

Netherlands   edit

• Fred Benson (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Sjoerd Ars (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Tjaronn Chery (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
• Elvis Manu (2019 Beijing Renhe)
• Richairo Zivkovic (2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2021 Changchun Yatai)
• Marko Vejinović (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere (2022–2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions, 2024- Zhejiang)
• Tyrone Conraad (2023– Meizhou Hakka)
• Timo Letschert (2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)

North Macedonia   edit

• Stojan Ignatov (2008 Beijing Guoan)
• Slavčo Georgievski (2008 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Vlatko Grozdanoski (2012 Liaoning Whowin)
• Veliče Šumulikoski (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Arijan Ademi (2023 Beijing Guoan)

Norway   edit

• Ole Selnæs (2019–2020 Shenzhen F.C., 2021 Hebei F.C.)
• Ola Kamara (2019 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Adama Diomande (2021 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Fredrik Ulvestad (2021 Qingdao F.C.)

Poland   edit

• Marek Zając (2004–2008 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
• Bogdan Zając (2006–2007 Shenzhen Kingway)
• Emmanuel Olisadebe (2008–2010 Henan Construction)
• Krzysztof Mączyński (2014–2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Mateusz Zachara (2015 Henan Jianye)
• Adrian Mierzejewski (2018 Changchun Yatai, 2019–2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan, 2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2021 Shanghai Shenhua, 2022–2023 Henan Songshan Longmen)

Portugal   edit

• Joaquim Ferraz (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Hugo Carreira (2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Manú (2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Ricardo Esteves (2012 Dalian Shide)
• Rúben Micael (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Ricardo Carvalho (2017 Shanghai SIPG)
• Ricardo Vaz Tê (2017–2018 Henan Jianye)
• José Fonte (2018 Dalian Yifang)
• Orlando Sá (2018 Henan Jianye)
• Dyego Sousa (2019 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Daniel Carriço (2020–2021 Wuhan Zall)
• João Silva (2021 Hebei F.C.)
• João Carlos Teixeira (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)
• Wilson Manafá (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
• Guga (2024– Beijing Guoan)

Romania   edit

• Constantin Schumacher (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
• Viorel Domocoş (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
• Bogdan Mara (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Ionel Gane (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Dan Alexa (2004–2005 Beijing Guoan)
• Ionel Dănciulescu (2005 Shandong Luneng)
• Marian Aliuţă (2006 Changchun Yatai)
• Dumitru Mitu (2007 Qingdao Jonoon, 2008 Changchun Yatai)
• Ovidiu Burcă (2008 Beijing Guoan)
• Marius Radu (2008 Tianjin Teda)
• Alin Chiţa (2009 Tianjin Teda)
• Cristian Dănălache (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Marius Bilaşco (2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Lucian Goian (2012 Tianjin Teda)
• Marius Niculae (2013 Shandong Luneng)
• Cristian Tănase (2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Eric Bicfalvi (2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Marius Constantin (2015 Jiangsu Guoxin Sainty)
• Nicolae Stanciu (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)

Scotland   edit

• Maurice Ross (2010 Beijing Guoan)
• Derek Riordan (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)

Serbia   edit

• Miodrag Pantelić (2004 Sichuan Guancheng, 2005–2006 Dalian Shide, 2007 Beijing Guoan)
• Branko Jelić (2004–2005 Beijing Guoan, 2006–2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
• Vladimir Matijašević (2004 Shandong Luneng)
• Darko Anić (2004 Shandong Luneng)
• Branko Savić (2004 Liaoning Zhongyu)
• Branimir Petrović (2005 Shandong Luneng)
• Marko Zorić (2005–2006 Tianjin Teda, 2009 Shenzhen Ruby, 2010–2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Aleksandar Živković (2006–2009 Shandong Luneng, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Ivan Jovanović (2006 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Despot Visković (2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Saša Zimonjić (2006 Xiamen Lanshi)
• Pavle Delibašić (2006 Chongqing Lifan)
• Saša Zorić (2007 Changsha Ginde, 2007 Xiamen Lanshi)
• Nikola Malbaša (2007 Shandong Luneng)
• Branko Baković (2007 Shandong Luneng)
• Miodrag Anđelković (2007 Dalian Shide)
• Darko Drinić (2007 Dalian Shide)
• Vidak Bratić (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Miljan Mrdaković (2008–2009 Shandong Luneng, 2012 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Dragan Stančić (2008, 2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Marko Sočanac (2008–2009 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Milan Nikolić (2008 Changsha Ginde)
• Dragan Vukmir (2008 Dalian Shide)
• Miloš Bajalica (2010 Henan Construction, 2010–2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Goran Gavrančić (2010 Henan Construction)
• Siniša Radanović (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Borko Veselinović (2010 Dalian Shide)
• Ivan Vukomanović (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Dušan Đokić (2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Miloš Mihajlov (2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Radomir Koković (2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Vladimir Bogdanović (2011 Liaoning Whowin)
• Aleksandar Jevtić (2011–2013 Jiangsu Sainty, 2014 Liaoning Whowin)
• Andrija Kaluđerović (2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Marko Ljubinković (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Miloš Trifunović (2012–2013 Liaoning Whowin)
• Novak Martinović (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Miloš Stojanović (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Miloš Bosančić (2015 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Nikola Petković (2016–2017 Yanbian Funde)
• Ognjen Ožegović (2016 Changchun Yatai)
• Nemanja Gudelj (2017 Tianjin Teda, 2018 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Marko Perović (2018 Guangzhou R&F)
• Duško Tošić (2018–2020 Guangzhou R&F)
• Nemanja Pejčinović (2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Jagoš Vuković (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai)
• Stefan Mihajlović (2022 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Rade Dugalić (2022–2023 Meizhou Hakka, 2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
• Aleksa Vukanović (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
• Nemanja Bosančić (2022–2023 Dalian Pro)
• Nemanja Čović (2023– Henan F.C.)
• Aleksandar Andrejević (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Nenad Lukić (2023 Changchun Yatai)
• Đorđe Denić (2023– Henan F.C.)
• Marko Šarić (2023 Qingdao Hainiu)
• Lazar Rosić (2024– Changchun Yatai F.C.)

Slovakia   edit

• Tomáš Medveď (2005 Shenyang Ginde)
• Tomáš Oravec (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Marek Hamšík (2019–2020 Dalian Yifang)

Slovenia   edit

• Ermin Šiljak (2004 Dalian Shide)
• Blaž Puc (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
• Darko Kremenovič (2007 Henan Construction)
• Aleksander Rodić (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Tomislav Mišura (2010 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Janez Zavrl (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Ermin Rakovič (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Luka Žinko (2013–2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Miral Samardžić (2016 Henan Jianye)
• Denis Popović (2020–2021 Qingdao Huanghai)
• Robert Berić (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 2024- Changchun Yatai)
• Andrej Kotnik (2023 Meizhou Hakka)

Spain   edit

• Nano (2012–2013 Guizhou Renhe)
• Rafa Jordà (2012–2013 Guizhou Renhe)
• Rubén Suárez (2012 Guizhou Renhe)
• Ibán Cuadrado (2013–2014 Shanghai East Asia)
• Miguel Alfonso Herrero (2015 Guangzhou R&F)
• Jonathan Soriano (2017–2018 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Mario Suárez (2017–2018 Guizhou HFZC)
• Rubén Castro (2017 Guizhou HFZC)
• Jonathan Viera (2018–2019, 2020–2021 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Juan Cala (2018 Henan Jianye)
• David Andújar (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Tomás Pina (2022–2023 Henan Songshan Longmen)
• Fran Mérida (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Edu García (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Jorge Ortiz (2024– Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)

Sweden   edit

• Daniel Nannskog (2004 Sichuan Guancheng)
• Tobias Hysén (2014–2015 Shanghai SIPG)
• Niklas Backman (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
• Imad Khalili (2014 Shanghai SIPG)
• Magnus Eriksson (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Gustav Svensson (2016, 2021 Guangzhou City)
• Osman Sow (2016 Henan Jianye)
• Marcus Danielson (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
• Sam Larsson (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
• Samuel Armenteros (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)

Switzerland   edit

• Oumar Kondé (2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Cephas Malele (2023– Shanghai Shenhua)

Turkey   edit

• Ahmet Dursun (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Ersan Gülüm (2016 Hebei China Fortune)
• Burak Yılmaz (2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)

Ukraine   edit

• Oleksandr Holovko (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Serhiy Konovalov (2004 Qingdao Beilaite)
• Victor Brovchenko (2006–2007 Liaoning FC)

Costa Rica   edit

• Erick Scott (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Johnny Woodly Lambert (2009, 2010 Chongqing Lifan, 2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Rodolfo Rodríguez (2010 Tianjin Teda)
• Porfirio López Meza (2010 Dalian Shide)
• José Luis López (2010 Dalian Shide)
• Michael Barrantes (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Felicio Brown Forbes (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River, 2023 Qingdao Hainiu)

Curaçao   edit

• Jürgen Locadia (2023 Cangzhou Mighty Lions)

Guadeloupe   edit

• Olivier Fauconnier (2007 Henan Construction)

Guatemala   edit

• Marvin Ávila (2009 Shaanxi Chanba)

Honduras   edit

• Saul Martínez (2004–2005, 2007 Shanghai Shenhua, 2006 Shanghai United)
• Luis Ramírez (2006 Shanghai Shenhua, 2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, 2010–2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Elvis Scott (2006–2008, 2009 Changchun Yatai, 2008 Beijing Guoan)
• Samuel Caballero (2006–2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Victor Mena (2006 Changchun Yatai)
• Walter Martínez (2007–2008, 2010–2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Emil Martínez (2008 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Mitchel Brown (2008 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Jerry Palacios (2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Mauricio Sabillón (2010 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Julio César de León (2010–2011 Shandong Luneng)
• Randy Diamond (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Rony Flores (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Rubilio Castillo (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)

Jamaica   edit

• Demar Stewart (2008–2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Roen Nelson (2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Ryan Johnson (2014 Henan Jianye)

Martinique   edit

• Yoann Arquin (2021 Wuhan F.C.)

Mexico   edit

• Jesús Godínez (2024– Nantong Zhiyun)

Trinidad and Tobago   edit

• Kevaughn Connell (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)

United States   edit

• Lyle Martin (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Macario Hing-Glover (2023 Shanghai Shenhua)

New Zealand   edit

• Chris Killen (2010–2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Ivan Vicelich (2010 Shenzhen Ruby)

Argentina   edit

• José Luis Díaz (2004 Tianjin Teda)
• Javier Martin Musa (2006 Beijing Guoan)
• Roberto Demus (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Matías Marchesini (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• César La Paglia (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Hernán Barcos (2009 Shanghai Shenhua, 2009 Shenzhen Ruby, 2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Sebastián Setti (2010 Changchun Yatai)
• Matías Villavicencio (2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Luciano Olguín (2010–2011 Tianjin Teda)
• Luis Salmerón (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Facundo Pérez Castro (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Marcos Flores (2011–2012 Henan Construction)
• Darío Conca (2011–2013 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2015–2016 Shanghai SIPG)
• Gustavo Rodas (2012 Guizhou Renhe)
• Pablo Brandán (2012–2013 Liaoning Whowin)
• Leonardo Pisculichi (2012–2013 Shandong Luneng)
• Rolando Schiavi (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Patricio Toranzo (2013 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Pablo Nicolás Caballero (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Walter Montillo (2014–2016 Shandong Luneng)
• Pablo Batalla (2014–2015 Beijing Guoan)
• Walter Iglesias (2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Lucas Viatri (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
• Esteban Solari (2014 Dalian Aerbin)
• Emanuel Gigliotti (2015–2016 Chongqing Lifan)
• Ezequiel Lavezzi (2016–2019 Hebei China Fortune)
• Carlos Tevez (2017 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Javier Mascherano (2018–2019 Hebei China Fortune)
• Augusto Fernández (2018–2019 Beijing Renhe)
• Nicolás Aguirre (2018 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Nicolás Gaitán (2018 Dalian Yifang)
• Matías Vargas (2022– Shanghai Port)
• Guido Carrillo (2022 Henan Songshan Longmen)

Bolivia   edit

• Milton Coimbra (2006 Beijing Guoan)
• Ronald Rivero (2011 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Marcelo Moreno (2015–2016 Changchun Yatai)

Brazil   edit

• Adilson dos Santos (2004–2005 Dalian Shide)
• Zé Alcino (2004–2005 Inter Shanghai)
• Hugo Henrique (2004 Chongqing Qiche)
• Ozeias Fernando Graciano (2004 Shenzhen Jianlibao)
• Vicente de Paula Neto (2005, 2007 Wuhan Optics Valley, 2006 Xi'an Chanba, 2008–2009 Shaanxi Chanba, 2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Gílsinho (2005–2007 Wuhan Huanghelou, 2008 Henan Construction)
• Anderson Martins Pedro (2005 Wuhan Huanghelou)
• Rafael Pereira Pinto (2005 Wuhan Huanghelou)
• Aurélio (2006 Tianjin Teda)
• Tiago Honorio (2006 Shanghai United, 2007–2008 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Aderaldo Ferreira André (2006 Shanghai United, 2007 Beijing Guoan, 2010 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Jonas Ciciliato Massaranduba (2006 Shanghai United)
• Renato Ribas (2006 Shanghai United)
• Rafael Jaques (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Carlos Eduardo (2006 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• José Ilson dos Santos (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
• Alex Alves (2006 Shenyang Ginde)
• Fabiano Cezar Viegas (2006 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Alysson Marendaz Marins (2007 Beijing Guoan)
• Taila de Souza Charles (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Márcio Santos (2007 Tianjin Teda)
• Bruno Lança Andrade (2007 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Roberto Aleixo (2007 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Sandro Cardoso dos Santos (2007–2008, 2010 Changsha Ginde, 2009 Shandong Luneng)
• Argélico Fucks (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Eduardo Marques (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Wagner da Silva Santos (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Marcelo Rosa da Silva (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Alex Chandre de Oliveira (2007 Zhejiang Greentown)
• Ronny Carlos da Silva (2007–2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Rafael Scheidt (2007–2008 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Sergio Júnior (2007 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Milson Ferreira dos Santos (2007 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Luciano Ratinho (2008 Shandong Luneng)
• Jonhes Elias Pinto Dos Santos (2008 Tianjin Teda)
• Éber Luís Cucchi (2008–2009 Tianjin Teda, 2010 Jiangsu Sainty, 2011 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Diego de Lima Barcelos (2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
• José Filho Duarte (2008 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, 2009–2010 Chongqing Lifan)
• Valdo (2008–2009 Zhejiang Greentown, 2010 Beijing Guoan, 2011 Liaoning Whowin)
• Douglas Roberto dos Santos (2008 Henan Construction)
• Tales Rejane Cabeceira (2008 Changsha Ginde)
• Edson Ferreira da Silva (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Felipe Arruda Menegon (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Auricelio Neres Rodrigues (2008–2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Denílson Souza (2008 Chengdu Blades)
• Jefferson Feijão (2008 Liaoning Whowin, 2009 Changsha Ginde)
• José Roberto Lucini (2008 Liaoning Whowin)
• Danilo Moreira Serrano (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Gustavo Saibt Martins (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Emerson Roberto Conceicao Aleixo (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Netto (2009–2012 Henan Construction)
• Agnaldo Novaes dos Santos (2009 Chengdu Blades)
• Diogo de Lima Barcelos (2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
• Carlos Mario Ceballos Agualimpia (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Eleílson Farias de Moura (2009–2015 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Geninho (2009–2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Rodolfo Kumbrevicius Andorno de Oliveira (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Adonis Soares Pavani (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Renan Augustinho Marques (2009 Shenzhen Ruby)
• Estevao Alvarenga Toniato (2009 Shaanxi Chanba)
• André Francisco Williams Rocha da Silva (2009 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Aílton Gonçalves da Silva (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
• Pedro Henrique Martins (2010 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Célio Ferreira dos Santos (2010 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Andrezinho (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Felipe de Oliveira Conceição (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Beto (2010 Nanchang Bayi)
• Francisco Alex Moraes (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Johnny Osório (2010–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Carlos Santos (2010 Shandong Luneng)
• Nei (2010–2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Márcio Senna (2010 Dalian Shide)
• Alexsandro da Silva (2010 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Gilcimar (2010 Liaoning Whowin)
• Davi (2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Roberto Calmon Félix (2011 Beijing Guoan)
• Dori (2011 Changchun Yatai, 2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Muriqui (2011–2014, 2017 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2020–2021 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Cléo (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande, 2020 Qingdao Huanghai)
• Paulão (2011–2012 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Renato Cajá (2011 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Fabão (2011 Henan Construction)
• Thiago Potiguar (2011 Henan Construction)
• Rômulo (2011 Henan Construction)
• Léo San (2011–2012 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Wilson (2011 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Renato Silva (2011 Shandong Luneng)
• Obina (2011–2012 Shandong Luneng)
• Adriano (2011–2012 Dalian Shide)
• di Carmo (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Camilo (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Paulo Roberto (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Fabiano (2011–2012 Shandong Luneng)
• Reinaldo (2012 Beijing Guoan)
• Cássio (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Weldon (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Fábio Rochemback (2012–2013 Dalian Aerbin)
• Davi Rodrigues de Jesus (2012–2014 Guangzhou R&F, 2015 Shanghai SIPG)
• Jumar José da Costa Júnior (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F)
• Leonardo Gonçalves Silva (2012 Guangzhou R&F)
• Rafael Coelho (2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F, 2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Fabrício (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Renatinho (2012 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Mazola (2012–2013 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Gilberto Macena (2012–2013 Shandong Luneng, 2014 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Moisés (2012 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Anselmo (2012 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Antônio Flávio (2012–2013 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Jaílton Paraíba (2012–2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Adaílton (2012 Henan Construction)
• Bruno Meneghel (2012–2013 Qingdao Jonoon, 2014 Dalian Aerbin, 2016–2017 Changchun Yatai)
• André Lima (2013 Beijing Guoan)
• Éder Baiano (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Zé Carlos (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Isac (2013 Changchun Yatai)
• Elkeson (2013–2015, 2019–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2016–2019 Shanghai SIPG, 2023– Chengdu Rongcheng)^{[N 2020]}
• Edu (2013 Liaoning Whowin)
• Gustavo (2013 Qingdao Jonoon)
• Kieza (2013–2014 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Éder Lima (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
• Dinélson (2013 Tianjin Teda)
• Santos (2013 Wuhan Zall)
• Eninho (2013–2014 Changchun Yatai)
• Vágner Love (2013–2014 Shandong Luneng)
• Andrezinho (2013–2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Baré (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
• Renê Júnior (2014–2015 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• Hyuri (2014–2015 Guizhou Renhe, 2017 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Anselmo Ramon (2014–2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Rodrigo Paixão Mesquita (2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Aloísio (2014–2016 Shandong Luneng, 2016–2017 Hebei China Fortune, 2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)^{[N 2020]}
• Rafael Marques Mariano (2014 Henan Jianye)
• Paulo André (2014 Shanghai Greenland)
• Junior Urso (2014–2015 Shandong Luneng, 2017–2018 Guangzhou R&F)
• Elias (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Paulo Henrique (2014–2015 Shanghai Greenland, 2015 Liaoning Whowin)
• Everton (2014–2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Guto (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
• Ricardo Santos (2015 Guizhou Renhe)
• Ricardo Goulart (2015–2018, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2020 Hebei China Fortune)^{[N 2020]}
• Alan Carvalho (2015–2018, 2021 Guangzhou F.C., 2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan, 2024– Qingdao West Coast)^{[N 2020]}
• Diego Tardelli (2015–2018 Shandong Luneng)
• Lucas Fonseca (2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Jajá (2015 Chongqing Lifan)
• Rodrigo Defendi (2015 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Zé Eduardo (2015 Shanghai Shenxin)
• Ivo (2015–2016, 2018–2021 Henan Jianye, 2018 Beijing Renhe)
• Jael Ferreira (2015–2016 Chongqing Lifan)
• Jucilei (2015–2016 Shandong Luneng)
• Paulinho (2015–2017, 2018–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Fernandinho Henrique (2015–2019 Chongqing Lifan, 2019 Hebei China Fortune, 2020–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, 2023– Shandong Taishan)^{[N 2020]}
• Wágner (2015–2016 Tianjin TEDA)
• Renatinho (2015–2018, 2020 Guangzhou R&F, 2019 Tianjin Tianhai)
• Kléber (2015–2016 Beijing Guoan)
• Robinho (2015 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Bruninho (2016 Guangzhou R&F)
• Ralf (2016–2017 Beijing Guoan)
• Renato Augusto (2016–2021 Beijing Guoan)
• Gil (2016–2019 Shandong Luneng)
• Ramires (2016–2019 Jiangsu Suning)
• Alex Teixeira (2016–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Jô (2016 Jiangsu Suning)
• Diego Maurício (2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Denílson Gabionetta (2016 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Matheus (2016, 2020 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright, 2022 Zhejiang)
• Hulk (2016–2020 Shanghai SIPG)
• Alan Kardec (2016–2020 Chongqing Lifan, 2021 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Geuvânio (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Oscar (2017– Shanghai SIPG)
• Marinho (2017–2018 Changchun Yatai)
• Alexandre Pato (2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Hernanes (2017, 2018 Hebei China Fortune)
• Júnior Moraes (2017 Tianjin Quanjian)
• Luiz Fernandinho (2018–2021 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Johnathan (2018–2020 Tianjin Teda,2022 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Talisca (2018–2020 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Sebá (2018 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Fernando Karanga (2018,2019–2023 Henan Jianye)
• Róger Guedes (2018–2019, 2020 Shandong Luneng)
• Rafael Silva (2019–2020, 2021 Wuhan Zall)
• Léo Baptistão (2019–2021 Wuhan Zall)
• Marcão (2019–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2022,2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Henrique Dourado (2019, 2020–2022 Henan Jianye)
• Leonardo (2019 Tianjin Tianhai, 2020 Shandong Luneng)
• Moisés (2019–2023 Shandong Luneng)
• Marcinho (2019–2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Miranda (2019–2020 Jiangsu Suning)
• Fernando (2019–2020 Beijing Sinobo Guoan)
• Paulinho (2020–2021 Hebei China Fortune, 2021–2023 Shanghai Port)
• Rômulo (2020 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Marcelo Cirino (2020 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan)
• Ricardo Lopes (2020–2021 Shanghai SIPG)
• Sandro Lima (2020 Tianjin Teda)
• Francisco Soares (2020 Tianjin Teda)
• Jailson Siqueira (2020–2021 Dalian Pro)
• Lucas Souza (2021 Beijing Guoan, 2021 Changchun Yatai)
• Erik Lima (2021–2022 Changchun Yatai)
• Júnior Negrão (2021–2022 Changchun Yatai)
• Serginho (2021– Changchun Yatai)
• Tiago Leonço (2021 Guangzhou City)
• Guilherme (2021–2022 Guangzhou City, 2024– Changchun Yatai)
• Leonardo (2021 Shandong Taishan, 2021 Hebei F.C., 2023 Changchun Yatai, 2023– Zhejiang)
• Magno Cruz (2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Anderson Lopes (2021 Wuhan F.C.)
• Jadson (2021– Shandong Taishan)
• Anderson Silva (2021 Beijing Guoan)
• Felipe (2022– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Rômulo (2022–2023, 2024– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Rodrigo Henrique (2022– Meizhou Hakka)
• Crysan (2022– Shandong Taishan)
• Farley Rosa (2022–2023 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Éder Lima (2022 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger)
• Ademilson (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Davidson (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Wallace (2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns)
• Bruno Viana (2022 Wuhan Yangtze River)
• Lucas Possignolo (2022– Zhejiang)
• Saldanha (2022 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Josef de Souza (2023 Beijing Guoan)
• Bressan (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Lucas Morelatto (2023 Nantong Zhiyun)
• Andrigo (2023– Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Matheus Pato (2023– Shandong Taishan)
• Héber (2024– Cangzhou Mighty Lions)
• Iago Maidana (2024– Henan F.C.)
• Bruno Nazário (2024– Henan F.C.)
• Diego Lopes (2024– Qingdao Hainiu)
• Eduardo Henrique (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
• Léo Cittadini (2024– Shanghai Port)
• Gustavo (2024– Shanghai Port)
• Matheus Jussa (2024– Shanghai Port)
• André Luis (2024– Shanghai Shenhua)
• Thiago Andrade (2024– Shenzhen Peng City)
• Darlan (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)
• Pedro Henrique (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)

Chile   edit

• Adán Vergara (2009 Dalian Shide)
• José Luis Villanueva (2010 Tianjin Teda)
• Gustavo Canales (2012 Dalian Aerbin)^{[b ARG]}

Colombia   edit

• Hamilton Ricard (2007–2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Ricardo Steer (2009–2010 Changchun Yatai, 2014 Harbin Yiteng)
• Carlos Ceballos (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Leiner Gomez Viafara (2009 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Duvier Riascos (2010–2011 Shanghai Shenhua, 2018 Dalian Yifang)
• Juan Camilo Angulo (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Yovanny Arrechea (2011 Changchun Yatai)
• Javier Andres Estupinan Romero (2011 Chengdu Blades)
• Eisner Iván Loboa (2011 Shanghai Shenhua)
• John Mosquera (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Edixon Perea (2012 Changchun Yatai)
• Giovanni Moreno (2012–2021 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Luis Carlos Cabezas (2013 Shanghai East Asia)
• Carmelo Valencia (2013–2014 Tianjin Teda)
• Luis Carlos Ruiz (2014 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Edison Toloza (2014 Jiangsu Sainty)
• Wilmar Jordán (2015 Tianjin Teda)
• Fredy Guarín (2016–2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)
• Jackson Martínez (2016 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao)
• Fredy Montero (2016 Tianjin Teda)
• Roger Martínez (2016–2017 Jiangsu Suning)
• Harold Preciado (2019–2020 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Jown Cardona (2021–2022 Guangzhou City)
• Juan Fernando Quintero (2021 Shenzhen F.C.)
• Manuel Palacios (2023 Chengdu Rongcheng)
• Brayan Riascos (2024– Qingdao West Coast)
• Danilo Arboleda (2024– Wuhan Three Towns)

Ecuador   edit

• Joffre Guerrón (2012–2014 Beijing Guoan)
• Jaime Ayoví (2018 Beijing Renhe)
• Fidel Martínez (2020 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Miller Bolaños (2020,2022 Shanghai Shenhua, 2021 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic)

Paraguay   edit

• Justo Rolando Meza (2008 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Michel Marcio Valenzuela (2008 Shenzhen Shangqingyin)
• Lucas Barrios (2012–2013 Guangzhou Evergrande)
• José Ortigoza (2012 Shandong Luneng)
• Óscar Romero (2018–2019 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua)

Peru   edit

• Aldo Olcese (2005 Shenyang Ginde)
• Ismael Enrique Alvarado (2008–2009 Guangzhou Pharmaceutical)
• Paolo de la Haza (2011 Jiangsu Sainty)

Uruguay   edit

• Peter Vera (2004 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Fernando Correa (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Diego Alonso (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Sergio Blanco (2007 Shanghai Shenhua)
• Juan Manuel Olivera (2007 Shaanxi Chanba)
• Pablo Munhoz (2008 Wuhan Optics Valley)
• Edgar Martínez (2009 Chongqing Lifan)
• Matías Masiero (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Paulo Pezzolano (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Sebastián Vázquez (2011 Hangzhou Greentown)
• Jonathan Ramis (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)
• Diego Vera (2011 Nanchang Hengyuan)

Venezuela   edit

• Alejandro Cichero (2008–2009 Shandong Luneng)
• Mario Rondón (2015–2016 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright)
• Salomón Rondón (2019–2020 Dalian Pro)

• Chinese Super League

• CSL players (in Chinese)