Zhou started his senior career with China League Two side Shijiazhuang Tiangong in 2008.
He became the key player of the club, helping Dalian Aerbin win two successive championships as the team won promotion into Chinese Super League.
On 11 July 2015, Zhou transferred to Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda.
[4] He made his debut on 12 August 2015 in a 1–1 away draw against Shijiazhuang Ever Bright, coming on for Yuan Weiwei in the 61st minute.
[6] He would be an integral member of the squad and help gain promotion to the top tier for the club by winning the 2018 China League One division.