Li started his professional football career in 2011 when he was promoted to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai's first team.
On 27 April 2013, he made his senior debut in a 0–0 away draw against Jiangsu Sainty, coming on as a substitute for Cao Tianbao in the 76th minute.
[1] In July 2014, Li was loaned to China League Two side Lijiang Jiayunhao until 31 December 2014.
[2] He was loaned to League Two side Sichuan Jiuniu for half season in July 2018.
On 14 July 2018, he made his debut for the club in a 3–0 home defeat against Shenzhen Pengcheng.