Ji Jiabao

Ji Jiabao (; born 16 September 2002) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chinese Super League club Shenzhen Peng City.

Early life Born in Jilin City, Jilin as a single child, and moved to Shenzhen, Guangdong, with his family at a young age. Before Ji turned two years old, his father Yang Xiaoji started taking Ji to Yang's own amateur football games. Under his father's influence, Ji started playing football in Shenzhen. During third grade at the No. 4 Primary School of Shekou Yucai Education Group in Shenzhen, Ji joined the school football team as a forward, and cited Cristiano Ronaldo as his footballing idol. Later on, Ji became a goalkeeper due to his height.

In 2015, Ji Joined the youth academy of then-Chinese Super League outfit Guangzhou R&F. In 2016, Ji joined Zhuhai Suoka, where he stayed for three to four years. On 19 December 2022, Ji made his senior and professional debut in an 8–0 league loss to Shandong Taishan, playing the full ninety minutes. On 29 October 2023, Ji made his only other appearance for the club in a 1–0 away league loss to defending Chinese Super League champions Wuhan Three Towns.

Qingdao West Coast After Shenzhen FC ceased operations after the 2023 season, Ji Jiabao joined newly-promoted Chinese Super League side Qingdao West Coast on a free transfer on 24 February 2024, choosing the number 1 shirt. He immediately became the first-choice goalkeeper for the 2024 season. After manager Hisashi Kurosaki's resignation in late July 2024, he was demoted to being Qingdao West Coast's second-choice goalkeeper. On 5 April 2025, he made his debut for the club in a 3–1 home league loss to Henan FC.

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