Sam Li

Club career Born in Dalian, Liaoning, Li started playing football at the age of eight. His mother took him to Spain, Germany, and France, before deciding that the Netherlands would be the best place for her son to pursue a career in football. Despite this, he recovered to sign his first professional contract with ADO Den Haag in January 2021, a three-and-a-half-year deal.

In January 2023, he was loaned to Danish side Vejle. He made his debut for Vejle in June 2023 and at the end of the season, the Li made a permanent move to Vejle. On 13 September 2023, Vejle confirmed that Li had been sold to an unnamed Croatian club. The club was later revealed as NK Dubrava.

In July 2025, Li returned to China and joined Chinese Super League club Tianjin Jinmen Tiger.

Personal life Li is the son of former Chinese international footballer, and current general manager of Beijing Guoan, Li Ming.

As well as professional football, Li also works as a model, and has worked with French personal care brand L'Oréal.