Xu Junchi

Xu Junchi (; born 9 January 2005) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chinese Super League club Zhejiang FC.

Early life and youth career Xu was born on 9 January 2005 in Yongjia, Wenzhou, Zhejiang. He began playing football in primary school when a coach spotted his potential. In November 2022, he was part of the Zhejiang U17A team that won the inaugural China Youth Football League U17 championship. In the 2024 season, Xu made 12 appearances across all competitions for Shijiazhuang Gongfu, with 11 starts, and provided one assist.

On 10 February 2025, he had again joined Shijiazhuang Gongfu on loan from Zhejiang FC, with the loan period until the end of 2025. On 24 February 2025, Shijiazhuang Gongfu officially announced the renewal of Xu's loan for one season. In the 2025 season, Xu made 21 appearances in the China League One for Shijiazhuang Gongfu, with 20 starts, totalling 1,789 minutes, and contributed one goal and five assists.

On 9 March 2026, Shijiazhuang Gongfu announced that Xu had returned to Zhejiang FC upon the expiration of his loan contract. During his time at Shijiazhuang Gongfu, Xu made a total of 32 appearances, scoring one goal and providing six assists. He wears the number 25 jersey.

In February 2025, Xu was named in the China U20 squad for the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup held in Shenzhen. On 18 February 2025, in the final group match against Australia U20, Xu started as right-back. In the 29th minute, he provided an assist from the right flank for Kuai Jiwen's goal, though China U20 lost the match 1–2.

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Honours Zhejiang U17

China Youth Football League U17: 2022