Li Fenglou was born in Tongzhou, Zhili (now part of Beijing) and would graduate from the Fu Jen Catholic University where he would become a sports teacher.
When the friendlies finished Li would return to teaching at Fu Jen Catholic University where he grew a reputation as an excellent coach.
Unfortunately the Chinese delegation was delayed and they missed the entire competition, nevertheless the Finland national football team would still greet Li and the Chinese team with a friendly game on August 4, 1952, making it People's Republic of China's official first game, which ended in a 4–0 defeat.
[2] His reign as manager for the national team would soon end in 1952, however by 1955 he would be coaching the Central Sports Institute in their successful title winning campaign.
[3] By 1956 Li would start to move away from management so he could concentrate working for the Chinese government in helping develop sports within China.