ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Henan Jianye.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FA Cup | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1483 | 6.76 |
 Super League | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1242 | 6.61 |
Scout report
He Chao is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at Henan Jianye, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 17, top 67% of Super League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.5, ranking 177th of 244 in the Super League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (46% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.91 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Chao.
Judged on this season alone, Chao graded 17 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 16th of 24 of the 24 defensive midfielders in the Super League, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 3.913 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Chao, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 14, 20th of 24 of the 24 defensive midfielders in the Super League. At 31 Chao is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Henan Jianye finished 10th of 16 · a mid-table side
3.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 3.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 46% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 13.5, Chao carries the 20th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Super League of 24. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Super League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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