Recently, Yu Hanchao received an invitation from his older brother Feng Xiaoting to participate in the retirement farewell match for Feng Xiaoting, Li Xuepeng, and Rong Hao. Yu Hanchao traveled to Linyi, Shandong to play in the game, where he played alongside Bi Jinzhao. Notably, Bi Jinzhao assisted Yu Hanchao in scoring a goal, which brought great comfort to many fans. Born in 1987, Yu Hanchao must have felt a mix of emotions seeing his peer Rong Hao choose to retire.
Because, after his contract with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua expires, Yu Hanchao will also likely hang up his boots and retire. According to Transfermarkt, Yu Hanchao's contract with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua ends at the end of 2027. By then, Yu Hanchao will be forty years old, and it is highly unlikely that he will continue his career. Yu Hanchao's career can be described as perfect. Shortly after his debut, he became a mainstay in Liaoning FC and displayed his ability to dribble and shoot effectively.
The only regret Yu Hanchao had at this stage was not being selected for the 85 Olympic team to compete in the Beijing Olympics. Later, Yu Hanchao caught the golden age of the Chinese Super League's money football era, earning high salaries at Dalian Aerbin and Evergrande. After joining Guangzhou Evergrande, Yu Hanchao reached new heights in his career, becoming a key player and repeatedly scoring crucial goals, helping the team win the 2015 AFC Champions League title.
It is worth mentioning that Yu Hanchao also established himself as a main forward for the national team. Riding the wave of the Chinese Super League's money football era, Yu Hanchao achieved financial freedom. Prior to the start of the 2020 season, Yu Hanchao was expelled from Evergrande for tampering with his license plate. Unexpectedly, this expulsion allowed him to avoid the Evergrande salary arrears crisis and secure a new contract with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.
In fact, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua's decision to sign Yu Hanchao proved to be the right choice. After joining Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, Yu Hanchao reached new heights in his career. Shanghai Greenland Shenhua's ability to win the FA Cup in the 2023 season was largely due to Yu Hanchao, who scored the decisive goal in the final match. It is hoped that Yu Hanchao will experience a breakout in the 2025 Chinese Super League season, helping Shanghai Greenland Shenhua win the long-awaited league championship.