[1] On 6 February 1987, Yuxin signed for PEC Zwolle '82, becoming the first Chinese person to play professional football abroad.

[4] With the advent of professionalism within China he would go on to join top tier side Guangdong Winnerway and quickly establish himself as a regular within team.

His return at Guangdong did not turn out as successful as he had hoped, despite regaining his place back into the team the club had a terrible season that saw them relegated.

Taking this opportunity he became a regular within the team as well as their captain until he decided to leave at the end of the 2001 league season, where he effectively retired.

He later participated in the 1988 AFC Asian Cup, where he played a vital part in the team's fourth-place finish.