- 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 09 Dec | 13:00 | SIFL Cup | Shanghai ReUnited v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sun 10 Dec | 12:00 | SPL Veteran (Tournament) | Shanghai Lions FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sun 10 Dec | 12:00 | Santa Cup | Shanghai Lions FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sat 16 Dec | 15:00 | SIFL | Shanghai ReUnited v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sun 07 Jan | 09:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v FC Shanghai Super 48 | Match Center | |
Sat 13 Jan | 09:00 | SIFL | Shanghai Lions FC v FD Academy | Match Center | |
Sat 20 Jan | 13:00 | SIFL | Shanghai Voodoo FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center |
Honours
Shanghai Premier League Veteran (SPL V)
- Season 2022/2023: Runner-up
- Season 2021/2022: Champion
- Season 2020/2021: Runner-up
- Season 2019/2020:
- Season 2018/2019: Champion
- Season 2017/2018:
- Season 2016/2017: Champion
- 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
A small legend squad but a big score
Veteran Team 13 Nov, 2023Legends beat FC Ferie 4-0
6 Nov, 2023 Veteran TeamLegends get the 3 points vs. England FC
16 Oct, 2023 Veteran TeamSenior team beat Anzacs but lost its captain
25 Sep, 2023 Senior TeamYoung Lions Won SIFL Opening Tournament
18 Sep, 2023 Senior Team Youth TeamLions beat Azzurri in a pre-season game
11 Sep, 2023 Senior TeamLegends failed to score in the decisive game
12 Jun, 2023 Veteran TeamLions beat Voodoo Child in the summer heat
12 Jun, 2023 Senior TeamMiracle happened for the legends
5 Jun, 2023 Veteran TeamLegends are still in the race for the title
29 May, 2023 Veteran TeamLions exit Hebiguchi Cup
17 Apr, 2023 Senior TeamSuper Kylian M’Mamdouh Sunk Super 48
10 Apr, 2023 Veteran TeamLast Results
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Legends SPL Veteran December 3, 2023 @ 13:00
Old Guns FC
6 - 1Shanghai Scottish SC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
FC Shanghai Super 48
0 - 2Strosso FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Japan FC
4 - 1Shanghai England F.C.
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Senior SIFL December 2, 2023 @ 13:00
Japan FC
2 - 0Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran November 26, 2023 @ 13:00
Old Guns FC
13 - 2Strosso FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
5 - 1Nail FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:30
Wellington Champs
0 - 3Japan FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Emerald FC
2 - 3Shanghai Scottish SC
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Legends SPL Veteran November 19, 2023 @ 14:00
Shanghai England F.C.
0 - 4Shanghai Marlins FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Japan FC
6 - 0Nail FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Emerald FC
5 - 0Ferie FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
FC Shanghai Super 48
2 - 2Shanghai Scottish SC
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Legends SPL Veteran November 12, 2023 @ 14:00
Wellington Champs
0 - 2Shanghai Marlins FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 13:00
Old Guns FC
8 - 3Nail FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Lions FC
7 - 0Strosso FC
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Legends SPL Veteran November 5, 2023 @ 11:30
Shanghai Scottish SC
1 - 3Japan FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:30
Wellington Champs
5 - 1Shanghai England F.C.
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Emerald FC
4 - 3Strosso FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Shanghai Lions FC
4 - 0Ferie FC
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Legends SPL Veteran October 29, 2023 @ 18:00
Old Guns FC
3 - 1FC Shanghai Super 48
Next Fixtures
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Legends SPL Veteran (Tournament) Santa Cup December 10, 2023 @ 12:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vShanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Santa Cup Santa Cup @ 12:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vShanghai Lions FC
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Senior SIFL December 16, 2023 @ 15:00
Shanghai ReUnited
vShanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran January 7, 2024 @ 09:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vFC Shanghai Super 48
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Senior SIFL January 13, 2024 @ 09:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vFD Academy
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Senior SIFL January 20, 2024 @ 13:00
Shanghai Voodoo FC
vShanghai Lions FC