Zhong Yihao started his professional football career in 2015 when he was promoted to China League One side Qingdao Jonoon's first team squad.

[1] On 4 April 2015, he made his senior debut in a 0–0 home draw against Nei Mongol Zhongyou, coming on as a substitute for Jorge Claros in the 82nd minute.

[5] Zhong transferred to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao in February 2018.

[7] On 20 May 2018, he made his Super League debut in a 2–0 away loss to Beijing Renhe, coming on as a substitute for Zhang Wenzhao in the 77th minute.

[12] After establishing himself as an integral member of the team he would score his first goal for the club on 3 July 2022, which was in a league game against Zhejiang Professional in a 1-0 victory.