Yao Ben would play for the Jiangsu Suning youth and reserve teams until the clubs disbandment due to financial difficulties on 28 February 2021.
[1] He go on to join neighbouring second tier club Nantong Zhiyun on 11 April 2021.
[2] He would go on to make his senior debut in a league game on 9 September 2021 against Zibo Cuju in a 5-0 victory.
[3] He would go on to be a squad player within the team and helped the club gain promotion to the top tier at the end of the 2022 China League One season.
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