ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Shandong Luneng.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 28 | 1 | 8 | 1931 | 7.18 |
 FA Cup | 29 | 2 | 5 | 1628 | 6.99 |
Scout report
Li Yuanyi is a 32-year-old defensive midfielder at Shandong Luneng, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 8 assists in 28 appearances, a Season grade of 37, top 29% of Super League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 14.9, ranking 165th of 244 in the Super League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (71.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.47 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Yuanyi.
Judged on this season alone, Yuanyi graded 37 — a strong campaign that ranks top 30% of the 24 defensive midfielders in the Super League, on 1 goal, 8 assists and 2.47 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Yuanyi, 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 15, 17th of 24 of the 24 defensive midfielders in the Super League. At 32 Yuanyi 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 · Shandong Luneng finished 5th of 16 · an upper-table side
2.47 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 28 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 8 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 71.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.42 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
- Creativity. 0.37 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 32, 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 14.9, Yuanyi carries the 17th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Super League of 24. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.47 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× 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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