Tian Yinong started his professional football career in 2009 when he was loaned to Liaoning Whowin's satellite team Panjin Mengzun in the China League Two.
[1] He scored his first goal for Shenyang on 2 June 2012 in a 2–0 home victory against Shaanxi Laochenggen in the 2012 Chinese FA Cup.
[9] On 25 February 2018, Tian transferred to Super League side Jiangsu Suning following Yanbian's relegation.
[12] On 28 February 2021, the parent company of the club Suning Holdings Group announced that operations were going to cease immediately due to financial difficulties.
[15] After only a season he would leave to join fellow top tier club Tianjin Jinmen Tiger on 11 April 2022.