Chen Zhechao was promoted to Shandong Luneng's first team squad in 2016 after five years study in Portugal.
[1] On 15 April 2016, he made his debut for Shandong Luneng in the 2016 Chinese Super League against Yanbian FC, coming on as a substitute for Zhang Chi in the 63rd minute.
[5] Upon his return to Shandong, Chen would still struggle to establish himself as a regular within the team and despite being part of the squad that won the 2021 Chinese Super League title, on 22 March 2022, Chen transferred to Chinese Super League club Meizhou Hakka.
[6] He would go on to make his debut in a league game on 4 June 2022 against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in a 1-1 draw.
[7] On 27 January 2025, Chen signed Chinese Super League club Wuhan Three Towns.