[1] He would eventually go on to make his debut on September 6, 2009, when he came on as a substitute in a league game against Qingdao Jonoon in a 3–1 defeat.
[2] Ma moved to third tier club Qingdao Hainiu as a loan player on July 22, 2013, for the remainder of the season to gain some playing time.
[3] His time at the club would see him gain promotion and win the division title, which lead to a permanent move.
[5] On 27 February 2018, Ma transferred to Chinese Super League club Henan Jianye.
[6] He would make his debut for the club on March 2, 2018, in a league game against Tianjin Quanjian F.C.