Marítimo and Gondomar S.C. (who also owned part of his contract), Lin would return to China to join top tier club Dalian Professional on 28 February 2020, initially on loan with the option to make it permanent.

[13] On 14 February 2024, Lin joined fellow Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan alongside teammate He Yupeng on a free transfer, following the relegation and subsequent disbandment of Dalian Pro.

[16] After impressing in Guangzhou R&F's youth academy, Lin was called up to the Chinese national under-17 team for the 2012 AFC U-16 Championship.

He first played for the Chinese under-20 national team during 2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification, making three appearances and scoring two goals.

[20] Lin was named in China's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar and appeared in all 3 matches in the tournament, but was unable to help prevent the team's elimination after group stage.