Huang Fengtao started his professional football career at Shenzhen Jianlibao at the beginning of the 2003 league season after graduating from their youth team.

[2] He was allowed to reaffirm his position in the Shenzhen team when he played in a further 13 games with two goals in the 2005 league season.

In February 2014, Huang transferred to China League One side Shijiazhuang Yongchan.

[3] On 25 February 2016, Huang transferred to fellow China League One side Wuhan Zall.

[4] On 10 January 2017, Huang moved to League Two side Shenzhen Ledman.