Wu Lei

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Wu Lei's career is defined by record-breaking achievements that place him among the greatest Chinese footballers of all time. He is the all-time leading scorer in the Chinese Super League with 165 goals, and has scored over 200 for Shanghai Port alone. His 36 goals for the national team make him the country's top scorer, and he was the first Chinese male outfield player to score in a top-five European league. These records, combined with his leadership and longevity, have made him a trailblazer for Chinese football on the global stage.

AwardsWu Lei has won multiple domestic honours with Shanghai Port, including the Chinese Super League title in 2018 and 2023, and the China FA Cup. He has also been recognized as Chinese Footballer of the Year multiple times by the Chinese Football Association.

Honours & Distinctions

Chinese Footballer of the Year

Chinese Football Association

Recognized multiple times as the best Chinese player.

Records & Feats

Youngest player in Chinese professional league history

Career Milestone·2006

Debuted at 14 years and 287 days old in 2006.

All-time leading scorer in the Chinese Super League

Career Milestone·2018

Scored 165 goals in the CSL, a record he still holds.

First Chinese male outfield player to score in a top-five European league

Historic First·2019

Scored for Espanyol in La Liga in 2019.

All-time top scorer for China national team

Career Milestone·2026

Scored 36 goals for China, officially recognized by the Chinese Football Association.