[1] Zhang Chi wouldn't go on to make his debut for Shandong until July 19, 2010, when he came on as a substitute in a league game against Nanchang Hengyuan in a 1-0 victory.

[2] This would be followed by his first start for the team on July 28, 2010 in a league game against Shanghai Shenhua, which Shandong won 2-1.

[3] These performances would impress the Head coach Branko Ivanković and he would start to establish himself as a regular within the team that went on to win the 2010 Chinese Super League title.

[4] Zhang Chi's progression as a player would be halted when on April 1, 2011 in a league game against Chengdu Blades F.C.

he would break his left ankle in a collision with Chengdu player Li Gang.