Chen Jie (simplified Chinese: 陈杰; traditional Chinese: 陳杰; pinyin: Chen Jie; born 15 October 1989) is a professional Chinese professional footballer who currently plays for Chinese Super League club Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic.
Club Career
Early career
Chen Jie played for the Shandong Luneng football academy and was a key member of the team's consecutive national U-17 champions in 2006 and 2007. He was promoted to the senior side in 2008, however to gain playing time he was loaned out to third-tier club Xinjiang Sport Lottery where he also took part in the football at the 11th Chinese National Games. Upon his return he joined his hometown team Shenzhen Asia Travel F.C. in an undisclosed fee from Shandong Luneng in July, 2009 on loan. He made his senior club debut for Shenzhen Asia Travel F.C. on August 2, 2009 coming on as a substitute again his former club Shandong Luneng in a 0–0 draw.
Guizhou Renhe
On January 26, 2010 top-tier side Shaanxi Chanba signed Chen to a permanent deal after being impressed by his potential he showed at Shenzhen Asia Travel. Chen made his league debut for the club against Dalian Shide F.C. on September 14, 2011 in a 3–1 defeat where he came on a substitute. As the season progressed he became a regular within the side and scored his first goal for the club on November 2, 2011 against Qingdao Jonoon F.C. in a 2–2 draw. At the beginning of the 2012 Chinese Super League season, Shaanxi Channa moved to Guiyang province and Chen joined them as they renamed themselves Guizhou Renhe.