Yang started his professional football career in 2011 when he was promoted to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai's first team.

On 30 April, he made his senior debut in a 1–1 away draw against Shaanxi Chanba, coming on as a substitute for Du Zhenyu in the 89th minute.

When Svetozar Šapurić was appointed as new manager of the club, he stated that Yang was not part of his plans.

Yang was lined with Guangzhou Evergrande and Shenzhen Ruby,[2] but finally was loaned to China League One side Chengdu Blades for a season.

[4] He scored his first senior goal on 19 May which ensured Chengdu beat Yanbian Baekdu Tigers 3–2.