He started his professional football career in 2011 when he was loaned to Shanghai Zobon's squad for the 2011 China League Two campaign.
He joined Chinese Super League's newcomer Shanghai Dongya in 2013.
[1] On 2 July 2014, Ji transferred to Chinese Super League side Harbin Yiteng.
[2] He won the title of 2018 China League One most valuable player.
[citation needed] In January 2019, Ji moved abroad and joined French side Auxerre.