Zhu Pengyu

Zhu Pengyu (; born 9 May 2005) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Dalian Yingbo in the Chinese Super League and the China national team.

Early life and career beginnings Born in Dalian, Liaoning Province, Zhu began his football training at Dalian's Northeast Road Primary School, a well-known institution for youth football development. He later attended Dalian No. 21 Middle School and Dalian Yuming High School, where he became a standout player in the Dalian youth academy system. In 2017, he was named Best Player at the 14th Friedrich Cup in Germany and helped China win the ASEAN Youth Football Tournament.

Club career Zhu signed with Dalian Yingbo in February 2024 and made his professional debut on 30 March 2024 in China League One. In November 2024, he scored a 90th-minute header to secure a 2–1 victory over Shanghai Jiading, which helped Dalian earn promotion to the Chinese Super League. During the 2024 season, he recorded 5 goals and 4 assists in 25 appearances.

International career Zhu gained recognition with the China U19 national team during the 2024 Panda Cup, scoring braces against Mongolia in both the group stage (6–0) and semifinals (4–0). At the 2025 U20 Asian Cup, he scored twice as a substitute in a 5–2 victory over Kyrgyzstan, contributing to China's advancement to the knockout stage. He was called up to the senior China national team for a set of friendlies in June 2026.

Career statistics As of 16 February 2025