- 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
Sun 11 May | 11:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Japan FC | Match Center | |
Sat 17 May | 13:00 | SIFL | Shanghai Cosmos FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sun 18 May | 09:30 | SPL V | Wellington Champs v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sat 24 May | 11:00 | SIFL | Shanghai Pures FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center | |
Sun 25 May | 13:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Lions FC v Old Guns FC | Match Center | |
Sun 08 Jun | 14:00 | SPL V | Shanghai Marlins FC v Shanghai Lions FC | Match Center |
Honours
Shanghai Premier League Veteran (SPL V)
- Season 2024/2025: SPL V Runner-up (11th edition) & SPL Santa Cup Winner
- Season 2023/2024: SPL Santa Cup Winner
- Season 2022/2023: SPL V Runner-up (9th edition)
- Season 2021/2022: SPL V Champion (8th edition)
- Season 2020/2021: SPL V Runner-up
- Season 2018/2019: SPL V Champion (5th edition)
- Season 2017/2018: SPL V Champion (4th edition)
- Season 2015 (calendar year): SPL V Champion (2nd edition)
- Season 2014 (calendar year): SPL V Champion (1st edition)
- Season 2013 (calendar year): Shanghai Veteran League Champion (1st & only edition)
Shanghai International Football League Senior (SIFL)
- Season 2024/2025: SIFL Opening Tournament Winner
- Season 2023/2024: SIFL Division 1 Champion, SIFL Opening Tournament Winner, Hebiguchi Cup Runner-up & SIFL Closing Tournament Runner-up
- Season 2022/2023: SIFL Division 1 Champion & SIFL Cup Plate Runner-up
- Season 2021/2022: ...
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- Season 2012/2013: SIFL Opening Tournament Winner
- 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
Others
- Season 2019/2020: Shanghai Masters Cup Winner (11th edition organised by Super 48)
- Season 2018/2019: Shanghai Masters Cup Winner (10th edition organised by Super 48)
- Season 2017/2018: Shanghai Masters Cup Runner-up (9th edition organised by Super 48); 12th Andaman Soccer 7s Winner (Open Men) & Runner-up (Masters O35)
- Season 2016/2017: Shanghai Masters Cup 3rd place (8th edition organised by Super 48)
- Season 2015/2016: Shanghai Masters Plate Runner-up (7th edition), Shanghai Masters Cup Runner-up (7th edition organised by Super 48)
- Season 2014/2015: Shanghai Masters Winner (6th edition), Shanghai Masters Cup Winner (6th edition organised by Super 48)
- Season 2013/2014: Xiamen Amoy Cup 3rd place (4th edition); 8th Andaman Soccer 7s Winner (Open Men)
- Season 2012/2013: Shanghai Masters Winner (4th edition), Xiamen Amoy Cup Winner (3rd edition), Hangzhou 7s Tournament Winner
- Season 2011/2012: 9th Phuket Soccer 7s Winner (Open Men)
- Season 2010/2011: 8th Phuket Soccer 7s 3rd place (Open Men)
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News
Lions are improving week by week
18 Nov, 2024 Senior TeamLions slipped up in the very last minute
4 Nov, 2024 Senior TeamLegends scored great goals to beat Strosso
28 Oct, 2024 Veteran TeamLions beat Pures in rainy saturday
28 Oct, 2024 Senior TeamSeniors earn 3 points against Voodoo
21 Oct, 2024 Senior TeamLegends beat Scotland in a tough match
14 Oct, 2024 Veteran TeamLions Beat Cosmos FC
23 Sep, 2024 Senior TeamLast Results
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Senior SIFL D3 April 26, 2025 @ 11:00
Shanghai Celtic FC
3 - 1Shanghai Lions FC
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Senior SIFL D2 April 19, 2025 @ 13:00
Shanghai Lions FC
2 - 2Shanghai Anzacs
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Legends SPL Veteran April 13, 2025 @ 14:00
Shanghai Marlins FC
5 - 0Old Guns FC
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Legends SPL Veteran Golden Cup 1 @ 11:30
Shanghai Scottish SC
0 - 2Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:30
Wellington Champs
4 - 2Japan FC
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Legends SPL Veteran April 6, 2025 @ 11:00
Ferie FC
0 - 8FC Shanghai Super 48
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:00
Strosso FC
0 - 3Shanghai England F.C.
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Legends SPL Veteran March 30, 2025 @ 13:00
Old Guns FC
1 - 4Shanghai Emerald FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Shanghai England F.C.
1 - 3FC Shanghai Super 48
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Senior SIFL D1 March 29, 2025 @ 13:00
Shanghai Voodoo FC
0 - 5Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran March 23, 2025 @ 14:00
Shanghai Marlins FC
1 - 1Japan FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:30
Shanghai Scottish SC
8 - 1Nail FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Shanghai England F.C.
1 - 2Ferie FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:30
Wellington Champs
4 - 2Old Guns FC
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Senior SIFL Hebiguchi Cup Hebi SF March 22, 2025 @ 13:00
Shanghai Kickers FC
5 - 1Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran March 16, 2025 @ 14:00
Shanghai Marlins FC
7 - 0Old Guns FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 11:00
Japan FC
2 - 1Shanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran @ 09:30
Wellington Champs
2 - 0Shanghai Scottish SC
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Senior SIFL MD11 March 15, 2025 @ 13:00
Shanghai Lions FC
0 - 2Shanghai Celtic FC
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Legends SPL Veteran March 9, 2025 @ 14:00
Shanghai Marlins FC
1 - 2Shanghai Lions FC
Next Fixtures
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Legends SPL Veteran Golden Cup 2 May 11, 2025 @ 11:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vJapan FC
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Senior SIFL D4 May 17, 2025 @ 13:00
Shanghai Cosmos FC
vShanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran Golden Cup 3 May 18, 2025 @ 09:30
Wellington Champs
vShanghai Lions FC
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Senior SIFL D5 May 24, 2025 @ 11:00
Shanghai Pures FC
vShanghai Lions FC
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Legends SPL Veteran Golden Cup 4 May 25, 2025 @ 13:00
Shanghai Lions FC
vOld Guns FC
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Legends SPL Veteran Golden Cup 5 June 8, 2025 @ 14:00
Shanghai Marlins FC
vShanghai Lions FC