[1] Wang Yang started his career with Wuhan Optics Valley's youth academy.
After the team disbanded at the end of the 2008 season, Wang had a trial with Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge in December 2008 along with his fellow countryman Mei Fang.
In the first match of the 2009–10 season, Wang made his debut for Cercle Brugge as an 84th-minute substitute for Vuza Nyoni in a 3–1 loss against AA Gent.
Wang then signed for Chinese Super League side Wuhan Zall on 3 July 2013.
He was released at the end of the 2013 season after failing to make his mark as the club was relegated to the second tier.