Yao Haoyang

Yao Haoyang (; born 28 October 2006) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chinese Super League club Chongqing Tonglianglong.

Early life and youth career Yao Haoyang was born on 28 October 2006. He kept 15 clean sheets during the season. He was named the 2024 China League One Best Goalkeeper and was selected to the league's Team of the Year.

In October 2024, after Yunnan Yukun secured promotion to the Chinese Super League, Yao Haoyang stated in an interview that he was satisfied with his performance and hoped to remain with the club.

On 22 January 2025, Yao Haoyang posted on social media to farewell Yunnan Yukun.

In November 2025, following Chongqing Tonglianglong's promotion to the Chinese Super League, the club was in negotiations with Hubei Istar regarding Yao Haoyang's permanent transfer.

On 26 January 2026, Chongqing Tonglianglong officially announced the permanent signing of Yao Haoyang from Hubei Youth Star on a five-year contract. The transfer fee was reported to be approximately 7 million yuan.

On 7 March 2026, Yao Haoyang made his Chinese Super League debut for Chongqing Tonglianglong against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, keeping a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw and helping the team earn their first-ever CSL point.

International career Yao Haoyang has been called up to multiple Chinese national youth teams, including the U16, U17, U20, and U22 squads, and represented China in the U17 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Career statistics

Club

== Honours

Hubei

National Games U20 gold medal: 2025

Individual

China League One Best Goalkeeper: 2024 China League One Team of the Year: 2024