- After the success of the 2020 edition, we are pleased to announce our Lions Summer Camp 2021!
- Created in 1996, the Shanghai Lions FC has a long history of success and excellence.
- We call our Veteran team the "legends". This is "la creme de la creme" of the club and they play 11 aside in SPL Veteran League.
- The senior team is the historical backbone of the club. This team has been winning numerous titles since 1996 in various Shanghai amateur leagues.
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 04 Feb | 11:00 | SIFL Cup | Shanghai Anzacs v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sat 11 Feb | 11:00 | SIFL | Shanghai Kickers FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sun 12 Feb | 11:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Old Guns FC | Match Center | |
Sat 18 Feb | 13:00 | SIFL | Shanghai Lions FC v Shanghai Anzacs | Match Center | |
Sun 19 Feb | 11:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Strosso FC | Match Center | |
Sat 25 Feb | 13:00 | SIFL H Cup | Shanghai Kickers FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sun 26 Feb | 11:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Japan FC | Match Center | |
Sun 12 Mar | 11:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Shanghai English | Match Center | |
Sun 19 Mar | 09:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Shanghai Emerald FC | Match Center |
Honours
Shanghai Premier League Veteran (SPL V)
- Season 2021/2022: Champion
- Season 2020/2021: Runner-up
- Season 2019/2020:
- Season 2018/2019:
- Season 2017/2018:
- Season 2016/2017:
- Season 2015/2016:
- Season 2014/2015:
- Season 2013/2014:
- Season 2012/2013:
Shanghai International Football League (SIFL)
- Season 2021/2022: ...
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News
Legends slipped up vs. Nail FC
Veteran Team 16 Jan, 2023Time to say “Goodbye 2022”
2 Jan, 2023 News Senior Team Veteran Team Youth TeamLions end the year 2022 with a 3-0 win
12 Dec, 2022 Senior TeamLegends had solid game vs. Super 48
14 Nov, 2022 Veteran TeamMinimum win for the legends
1 Nov, 2022 Veteran TeamLions deserved more against Japan
24 Oct, 2022 Senior TeamGreat Sunday for the Lions
27 Jul, 2022 Events Senior Team Youth TeamFlying Lions FC at off season menu
26 Jul, 2022 Senior TeamLegends still unbeaten vs. Pudong United
20 Jun, 2022 Veteran TeamLast Results
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Legends SPL Veteran January 15, 2023 @ 09:00
Shanghai Lions FC
2 - 2Nail FC
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Legends SPL Veteran December 11, 2022 @ 11:00
Old Guns FC
4 - 3Wellington Champs
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Senior SIFL December 10, 2022 @ 13:00
Voodoo Child
0 - 3Shanghai Lions FC
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Senior SIFL Cup December 3, 2022 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
4 - 0Shanghai Cosmos FC
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Legends SPL Veteran November 27, 2022 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
6 - 5Shanghai Scottish SC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Emerald FC
5 - 2Shanghai English
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Wellington Champs
5 - 1Nail FC
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Senior SIFL November 26, 2022 @ 13:00
Shanghai Lions FC
5 - 0Shanghai Pures FC
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Legends SPL Veteran November 20, 2022 @ 11:00
Japan FC
3 - 2Nail FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Emerald FC
7 - 3FC Shanghai Super 48
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Senior SIFL November 19, 2022 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
1 - 3Shanghai Cosmos FC
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Legends SPL Veteran November 13, 2022 @ 15:00
Japan FC
4 - 0Ferie FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 13:00
Pudong United
2 - 3Strosso FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
4 - 0FC Shanghai Super 48
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Emerald FC
4 - 7Wellington Champs
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Senior SIFL November 12, 2022 @ 15:00
Shooters Marlins FC
4 - 1Shanghai Lions FC
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Senior SIFL @ 15:00
Shanghai Cosmos FC
0 - 3Shanghai Voodoo FC
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Senior SIFL @ 13:00
Shanghai Kickers FC
4 - 7Shanghai ReUnited
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Senior SIFL @ 13:00
Voodoo Child
1 - 0Shanghai Anzacs
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Senior SIFL @ 11:00
Azzurri FC
1 - 1Japan FC
Next Fixtures
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Senior SIFL Cup February 4, 2023 @ 11:00
Shanghai Anzacs
vShanghai Lions FC
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Senior SIFL February 11, 2023 @ 11:00
Shanghai Kickers FC
vShanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran February 12, 2023 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vOld Guns FC
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Senior SIFL February 18, 2023 @ 13:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vShanghai Anzacs
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Legends SPL Veteran February 19, 2023 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vStrosso FC
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Senior SIFL Hebiguchi Cup QF February 25, 2023 @ 13:00
Shanghai Kickers FC
vShanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran February 26, 2023 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vJapan FC
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Legends SPL Veteran March 12, 2023 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vShanghai English
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Legends SPL Veteran March 19, 2023 @ 09:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vShanghai Emerald FC