Club Overview
Welcome to the Shanghai Lions FC, the best amateur football club in Shanghai!
The Shanghai Lions FC has been created in 1996 and is one of the oldest amateur football clubs in Shanghai. As such, it has a long history of success and excellence. In recent years, our focus has been to build a “Club Structure” comparable to what exists in Europe. In other words, the full spectrum of players from the younger ages to the oldest.
What's better in terms of club identity than having a kid climbing the ladder of his childhood club to finally being able to play with the "big boys"? Believe us or not, not a single football club has it and this is the reason why we're the best amateur Football Club in Shanghai!
Having implemented this multi-layer structure, the Shanghai Lions FC is able to offer a competitive football environment for any category of age.
With this structure in place, we're very proud to have players from 5 yo all the way up to 60 yo being part of the Shanghai Lions FC family. Over the years, many foreigners have left China and fewer new ones are now coming (especially during the Covid-19 time). Therefore, we are more than happy to get local talented players to join us. It makes our club a special place where you can meet and make friends with players from all over the world.
Mini Lions
At the base, we have the Mini Lions. This segment is for boys and/or girls aged between 5 to 9 years old. The aim here is for them to learn the basic skills of football such as ball mastery, shooting, passing, dribbling as well as the first steps into team play. For this segment, the training is supervised by our own Lions' coaches. They will also be able to play in 5 aside league matches on the weekend.
Junior Teams
The 2nd segment is the Junior Teams
- For boys and/or girls aged between 10 to 13 years old. This age group is still under development but it's just a matter of time. For instance, we know that the Mini Lions will end up in this group with time. Same as for the Mini Lions, we will organize training sessions and 7 aside league matches on the weekend.
- For boys and/or girls aged between 14 to 18 years old. This segment dedicated to High School students is already very mature within the club. For this age group, we have more specific training where we focus on the physical aspect of the game. Therefore it also means building sessions without the ball to get more power and strength as well endurance. Matches are also held over the weekend; mainly 11 aside. This age group is very important as the older players will have the chance to play in the first team if selected. This is definitely an invaluable opportunity for them to have a first experience with Senior Football.
Senior Team
The 3rd segment of the club is the Senior Team. Currently, we play 11 aside on Saturday in the Shanghai International Football League (SIFL). Pieces of training are also organized once a week by our own Lions coaches.
This is the historical backbone segment of the club as this team has been playing ever since 1996, winning numerous titles in various Shanghai amateur leagues. Among others, this is also the reason why we'd like to claim ourselves the best amateur football club in Shanghai.
Veteran Team
This is the last segment of the club. Our legends are playing 11 aside on Sunday in the SPL Veteran. To play in this league, you need to be over 35 years old. On the other edge, there is no age limit and some of our legends are still enjoying playing football games close to their 60's.
Next Fixtures
Sat 27 Apr | 13:00 | SIFL Cup | Shanghai Lions FC v Japan FC | Match Center | |
Sun 12 May | 09:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Shanghai England F.C. | Match Center | |
Sun 26 May | 14:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Shanghai Marlins FC | Match Center | |
Sun 02 Jun | 11:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Japan FC | Match Center |
Honours
Shanghai Premier League Veteran (SPL V)
- Season 2023/2024: SPL Santa Cup Winner
- Season 2022/2023: SPL V Runner-up
- Season 2021/2022: SPL V Champion
- Season 2020/2021: SPL V Runner-up
- Season 2019/2020:
- Season 2018/2019: SPL V Champion
- Season 2017/2018:
- Season 2016/2017: SPL V Champion
- Season 2015/2016:
- Season 2014/2015:
- Season 2013/2014:
- Season 2012/2013:
Shanghai International Football League Senior (SIFL)
- Season 2023/2024: SIFL Opening Tournament Winner
- Season 2022/2023: SIFL Division 1 Champion & SIFL Cup Plate Runner-up
- Season 2021/2022: ...
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- Season 2010/2011: SIFL Runner-up & Hebiguchi Cup Winner
Shanghai Premier League Senior (SPL)
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- Season 2010/2011: SPL Champion & Cup Winner
- Season 2009/2010: SPL Champion & Cup Winner
- Season 2008/2009: SPL Runner-up
- Season 2007/2008: SPL Champion
- Season 2006/2007: SPL Champion & Cup Winner
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News
Legends could not hold on their lead
Veteran Team 15 Apr, 2024Legends lost to old rivals Marlins FC
25 Mar, 2024 Veteran TeamSenior team left empty handed against Azzurri
26 Feb, 2024 Senior TeamLions share the points with ReU in a draw
22 Jan, 2024 Senior TeamLegends won Santa Cup 2023
11 Dec, 2023 Tournaments Veteran TeamLions upset ReUnited with a 1-0 win
11 Dec, 2023 Senior TeamLegends get bruised against Nail FC
27 Nov, 2023 Veteran TeamLions beat Shanghai Celtic FC 5-1
27 Nov, 2023 Senior TeamA small legend squad but a big score
13 Nov, 2023 Veteran TeamLegends beat FC Ferie 4-0
6 Nov, 2023 Veteran TeamLast Results
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Senior SIFL Hebiguchi Cup Final April 20, 2024 @ 15:00
Shanghai Lions FC
1 - 2Shanghai Shooters
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Legends SPL Veteran April 14, 2024 @ 09:30
Shanghai Lions FC
3 - 3Wellington Champs
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Senior SIFL D3 April 13, 2024 @ 13:00
Shanghai Lions FC
7 - 2Shanghai Pures FC
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Senior SIFL D2 March 30, 2024 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
6 - 2Shanghai Celtic FC
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Legends SPL Veteran March 24, 2024 @ 14:00
Old Guns FC
3 - 4Wellington Champs
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 14:00
Shanghai Lions FC
1 - 2Shanghai Marlins FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Japan FC
2 - 1Shanghai Emerald FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:30
Shanghai Scottish SC
3 - 1Ferie FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai England F.C.
9 - 1Strosso FC
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Senior SIFL Hebiguchi Cup semi-final March 23, 2024 @ 13:00
Azzurri FC
0 - 1Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran March 17, 2024 @ 15:00
Shanghai Scottish SC
6 - 1Strosso FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 14:00
Shanghai Emerald FC
0 - 7Shanghai Marlins FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Japan FC
4 - 3Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai England F.C.
1 - 0Ferie FC
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Senior SIFL D1 March 16, 2024 @ 13:00
Shanghai Anzacs
0 - 0Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran March 10, 2024 @ 13:00
Japan FC
1 - 2Old Guns FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:30
Shanghai England F.C.
5 - 0Shanghai Scottish SC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
7 - 3Shanghai Emerald FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Wellington Champs
3 - 3FC Shanghai Super 48
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Senior SIFL March 9, 2024 @ 13:00
Shanghai Voodoo FC
2 - 2Shanghai Lions FC
Next Fixtures
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Senior SIFL Cup Semi-Final April 27, 2024 @ 13:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vJapan FC
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Legends SPL Veteran May 12, 2024 @ 09:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vShanghai England F.C.
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Legends SPL Veteran May 26, 2024 @ 14:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vShanghai Marlins FC
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Legends SPL Veteran June 2, 2024 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vJapan FC