Cao Yunding

Cao Yunding is a Chinese midfielder who currently wears the jerseys of Shanghai Shenhua. He was born on November 22, 1989 in Shanghai, China.

Having graduated from the Genbao Football Academy, Cao Yunding joined Shanghai East Asia in 2006. On August 20, 2006 the 16-year-old netted his debut goal, which made him the youngest scorer in the history of the Chinese football. In 2007 Cao Yunding helped his team earn promotion to the top division, making 16 appearances and firing 3 goals. In the 2010 campaign his team finished fourth.

In 2011 Shanghai Shenhua completed the signing of the player. He debuted on March 2, 2011. Soon the midfielder became a regular starter in his new team and grabbed his first goal on September 21, 2011.

Cao Yunding represented his country both at U-20 and U-23 levels.