China League One
Founded | 2004 |
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Country | China |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 16 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | Super League |
Relegation to | League Two |
Domestic cup(s) | FA Cup |
Current champions | Sichuan Jiuniu (2023) |
Most championships | Dalian Pro Guangzhou Henan (2 titles each) |
TV partners | PPTV, Dongqiudi ((live streaming) |
Website | www |
Current: 2024 China League One |
The Chinese Football Association League 1 (Chinese:
Prior to the formation of the Chinese Super League, Jia League was known as Jia B League. The then top two levels of Chinese football league were known as Jia A League and Jia B League respectively. Jia A was rebranded as CSL and Jia B was rebranded as the current Jia League in 2004. Below the Jia League is the Yi League, following the Chinese Heavenly Stems naming convention of numbers.
It is currently made up of 16 teams, playing each other home and away once. At the end of each season, the top two teams are promoted to the CSL and the two lowest placed teams from the CSL are relegated to China League Two. The top two teams from China League Two are promoted and replace the two lowest placed teams from China League One.
Current clubs
[edit]Club | Home City | Stadium | Capacity | Seasons in League One | Best finish | Worst finish | Spell in level 2 | Head coach | |
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Club name | Name in Chinese | ||||||||
Chongqing Tongliang Long | Chongqing | Tongliang Long Stadium | 20,000 | 2024 | from 2024 | Lin Lin | |||
Dalian Young Boy | Dalian | Dalian Barracuda Bay Football Stadium | 63,671 | 2024 | from 2024 | Li Guoxu | |||
Foshan Nanshi | Foshan | Nanhai Sports Center | 20,000 | 2023 to 2024 | 7th, 2023 | 7th, 2023 | from 2023 | Víctor Torres Mestre | |
Guangxi Pingguo Haliao | 广西 |
Pingguo | Pingguo Stadium | 30,000 | 2022 to 2024 | 4th, 2023 | 11th, 2022 | from 2022 | André Gaspar |
Guangzhou | 广州 | Guangzhou | Huadu Stadium | 13,394 | 2004 to 2007, 2010, 2023 to 2024 | 1st, 2007, 2010 | 12th, 2023 | from 2023 | Salvador Suay |
Heilongjiang Ice City | Harbin | Harbin ICE Center Stadium | 48,000 | 2018 to 2024 | 4th, 2019 | 15th, 2020 | from 2018 | Wang Helong | |
Jiangxi Lushan | Ruichang | Ruichang Sports Park Stadium | 13,188 | 2015, 2020 to 2024 | 14th, 2021, 2022 | 16th, 2015, 2020, 2023 | from 2023 | Yue Songtao | |
Liaoning Tieren | 辽宁铁人 | Shenyang | Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium | 60,000 | 2020 to 2024 | 10th, 2023 | 16th, 2021 | from 2020 | Li Jinyu |
Nanjing City | Nanjing | Wutaishan Stadium | 22,000 | 2021 to 2024 | 5th, 2023 | 10th, 2021, 2022 | from 2021 | Fábio Cortez | |
Qingdao Red Lions | Qingdao | Qingdao Tiantai Stadium | 20,525 | 2024 | Sun Xinbo | ||||
Shanghai Jiading Huilong | Shanghai | Jiading Stadium | 9,704 | 2022 to 2024 | 11th, 2023 | 13th, 2022 | from 2022 | Yang Lin | |
Shijiazhuang Gongfu | Shijiazhuang | Yutong International Sports Center | 38,000 | 2022 to 2024 | 3rd, 2023 | 4th, 2022 | from 2022 | Vacant | |
Suzhou Dongwu | 苏州东吴 | Suzhou | Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre | 40,933 | 2020 to 2024 | 6th, 2022 | 14th, 2023 | from 2020 | Kim Dae-eui |
Wuxi Wugo | 无锡吴钩 | Wuxi | Wuxi Sports Center | 28,000 | 2023 to 2024 | 15th, 2023 | 15th, 2023 | from 2023 | Zhang Hui |
Yanbian Longding | Yanji | Yanji Stadium | 30,000 | 2023 to 2024 | 8th, 2023 | 8th, 2023 | from 2023 | Ibán Cuadrado | |
Yunnan Yukun | Yuxi | Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium | 22,000 | 2024 | from 2023 | Jørn Andersen |
Clubs Locations
[edit]Former clubs
[edit]Club | Home City | Stadium | Capacity | Seasons in League One | Best finish | Worst finish | Current league | |
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Pinyin name | Chinese name | |||||||
Sichuan F.C. | 四川足球俱乐部 | Chengdu | Dujiangyan Phoenix Stadium | 12,700 | 2008 to 2009 | 5th, 2008 | 13th, 2009 | Inactive |
Xi'an Anxinyuan | Xi'an | 2004 | 17th, 2004 | Inactive | ||||
Jinan Xingzhou | 济南兴洲 | Jinan | Zaozhuang Sports and Cultural Centre Stadium | 31,284 | 2023 | 6th, 2023 | Defunct | |
Zibo Cuju | 淄博 |
Zibo | Zibo Sports Center Stadium | 45,000 | 2021 to 2022 | 11th, 2021 | 15th, 2022 | Defunct |
Kunshan F.C. | Kunshan | Kunshan Stadium | 30,000 | 2020 to 2022 | 1st, 2022 | 9th, 2021 | Defunct | |
Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic | 陕西长安竞技 | Xi'an | Shaanxi Province Stadium | 42,383 | 2019 to 2022 | 5th, 2022 | 11th, 2020 | Defunct |
Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard | Ürümqi | Xinjiang Sports Centre | 42,300 | 2013 to 2022 | 8th, 2015 | 18th, 2020, 2021 | Defunct | |
Beijing BSU | Beijing | Olympic Sports Centre (Beijing) | 36,228 | 2010 to 2022 | 4th, 2014, 2015 | 16th, 2022 | Defunct | |
Guizhou F.C. | 贵州 |
Guiyang | Guiyang Olympic Sports Center | 51,636 | 2011, 2013, 2015 to 2016, 2019 to 2021 | 2nd, 2016 | 16th, 2013 | Defunct |
Taizhou Yuanda | Taizhou | Taixing Sports Center | 8,000 | 2020 | 6th, 2020 | Defunct | ||
Beijing Renhe | Fengtai | Beijing Fengtai Stadium | 31,043 | 2016 to 2017, 2020 | 2nd, 2017 | 4th, 2016 | Defunct | |
Inner Mongolia Zhongyou | Hohhot | Hohhot City Stadium | 51,632 | 2015 to 2020 | 6th, 2015 | 13th, 2018 | Defunct | |
Sichuan Longfor | Dujiangyan | Dujiangyan Phoenix Stadium | 12,700 | 2019 | 14th, 2019 | Defunct | ||
Qingdao Huanghai | Qingdao | Conson Stadium | 45,000 | 2014 to 2019 | 1st, 2019 | 12th, 2014 | Defunct | |
Liaoning F.C. | 辽宁 |
Shenyang | Tiexi New District Sports Center | 30,000 | 2009, 2018 to 2019 | 1st, 2009 | 15th, 2019 | Defunct |
Shanghai Shenxin | Jinshan | Jinshan Football Stadium | 30,000 | 2006 to 2009, 2016 to 2019 | 2nd, 2009 | 16th, 2019 | Defunct | |
Dalian Transcendence | Dalian | Jinzhou Stadium | 30,776 | 2016 to 2018 | 14th, 2016, 2017 | 15th, 2018 | Defunct | |
Shenzhen F.C. | Shenzhen | Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre | 60,334 | 2012 to 2018 | 2nd, 2018 | 12th, 2015 | Defunct | |
Wuhan Zall | Wuhan | Wuhan Five Rings Sports Center | 30,000 | 2010 to 2012, 2014 to 2018 | 1st, 2018 | 10th, 2015 | Defunct | |
Zhejiang Yiteng | Shaoxing | Shaoxing China Textile City Sports Center | 20,000 | 2007 to 2008, 2012 to 2013, 2015 to 2018 | 2nd, 2013 | 13th, 2008, 2016, 2017 | Defunct | |
Yanbian Funde | Yanji | Yanji Stadium | 30,000 | 2005 to 2015, 2018 | 1st, 2015 | 16th, 2014 | Defunct | |
Baoding Yingli ETS | Baoding | Hebei University Stadium | 20,000 | 2017 | 15th, 2017 | Defunct | ||
Yunnan Lijiang | Lijiang | Lijiang Sports Development Centre Stadium | 20,400 | 2017 | 16th, 2017 | Defunct | ||
Dalian Pro | Dalian | Dalian Barracuda Bay Football Stadium | 63,000 | 2011, 2015 to 2017 | 1st, 2011, 2017 | 5th, 2016 | Defunct | |
Tianjin Quanjian | Tianjin | Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium | 60,000 | 2011 to 2016 | 1st, 2016 | 12th, 2011 | Defunct | |
Hebei China Fortune | Langfang | Langfang Stadium | 30,040 | 2014 to 2015 | 2nd, 2015 | 14th, 2014 | Defunct | |
Shenyang Zhongze | 沈阳 |
Shenyang | Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium | 60,000 | 2011 to 2014 | 6th, 2011, 2013 | 12th, 2012 | Defunct |
Guangdong Sunray Cave | 广东 |
Xi'an | Huangpu Sports Center | 12,000 | 2009 to 2014 | 3rd, 2011, 2013 | 13th, 2014 | Defunct |
Chongqing Lifan | Chongqing | Chongqing Olympic Sports Center | 58,680 | 2007 to 2008, 2011 to 2014 | 1st, 2014 | 8th, 2011 | Defunct | |
Chengdu Tiancheng | Chengdu | Shuangliu Sports Center | 26,000 | 2004 to 2007, 2010, 2012 to 2014 | 2nd, 2007, 2010 | 15th, 2014 | Defunct | |
Chongqing F.C. | Chongqing | Chongqing Olympic Sports Center | 58,680 | 2012 to 2013 | 8th, 2012 | 15th, 2013 | Defunct | |
Hohhot Dongjin | Shenyang | Shenyang Urban Construction University Stadium | 12,000 | 2009 to 2012 | 3rd, 2009 | 16th, 2012 | Defunct | |
Guangzhou R&F | 广州 |
Guangzhou | Yuexiushan Stadium | 18,000 | 2011 | 2nd, 2011 | Defunct | |
Anhui Jiufang | Hefei | Wuhu Olympic Stadium | 40,000 | 2008 to 2010 | 4th, 2008 | 9th, 2010 | Defunct | |
Shanghai Zobon | Shanghai | Yuanshen Sports Centre Stadium | 16,000 | 2005 to 2010 | 8th, 2007 | 11th, 2008 | Defunct | |
Nanjing Yoyo | Nanjing | Wutaishan Stadium | 18,000 | 2004 to 2010 | 5th, 2006 | 13th, 2010 | Defunct | |
Beijing Hongdeng | Beijing | Shijingshan Stadium | 20,000 | 2006 to 2009 | 9th, 2007 | 12th, 2006, 2008 | Defunct | |
Qingdao Hailifeng | Qingdao | Conson Stadium | 45,000 | 2004 to 2009 | 6th, 2005 | 11th, 2004 | Defunct | |
Jiangsu Sainty | Nanjing | Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre | 61,443 | 2004 to 2008 | 1st, 2008 | 6th, 2004, 2006 | Defunct | |
Hohhot Black Horse | Hohhot | Hohhot People's Stadium | 30,000 | 2006 to 2007 | 9th, 2006 | 13th, 2007 | Defunct | |
Hunan Shoking | Changsha | Helong Stadium | 55,000 | 2004 to 2006 | 12th, 2005 | 14th, 2004 | Defunct | |
Dalian Changbo | Dalian | 2004 to 2005 | 13th, 2005 | 15th, 2004 | Defunct | |||
Xiamen Blue Lions | 厦门蓝狮 | Xiamen | Xiamen People's Stadium | 32,000 | 2004 to 2005 | 1st, 2005 | 3rd, 2004 | Defunct |
Shenzhen Kejian | Shenzhen | 2004 | 10th, 2004 | Defunct | ||||
Ningbo National Power | 宁波 |
Harbin | Shaanxi Province Stadium | 42,383 | 2004 | 12th, 2004 | Defunct | |
Dongguan Dongcheng | 东莞东城 | Dongguan | 2004 | 16th, 2004 | Defunct | |||
Shanghai United | Shanghai | Yuanshen Sports Centre Stadium | 12,000 | 2004 | 2nd, 2004 | Defunct | ||
Wuhan Huanghelou | Wuhan | Wuhan Sports Center | 54,000 | 2004 | 1st, 2004 | Defunct |
Winners
[edit]Attendance
[edit]Season | Total attendance | Games | Average | No. Of Clubs | Promotion slots | Relegation Slots |
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1995 | 805,200 | 131 | 6,147 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
1996 | 1,306,800 | 132 | 9,900 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
1997 | 1,518,000 | 132 | 11,500 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
1998 | 1,808,400 | 132 | 13,700 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
1999 | 2,006,400 | 132 | 15,200 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
2000 | 2,005,500 | 132 | 15,193 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
2001 | 1,814,100 | 132 | 13,743 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
2002 | 1,018,400 | 132 | 7,715 | 12 | - | - |
2003 | 1,413,750 | 182 | 7,768 | 14 | - | 1 |
2004 | 1,842,900 | 272 | 6,775 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
2005 | 1,081,900 | 159 | 6,804 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
2006 | 1,190,787 | 156 | 7,633 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
2007 | 1,046,160 | 144 | 7,265 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
2008 | 654,200 | 156 | 4,194 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
2009 | 671,793 | 156 | 4,306 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
2010 | 568,000 | 156 | 3,641 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
2011 | 645,038 | 182 | 3,544 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
2012 | 958,955 | 240 | 3,996 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
2013 | 1,129,912 | 240 | 4,708 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
2014 | 1,280,121 | 240 | 5,334 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
2015 | 2,161,165 | 240 | 9,007 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
2016 | 1,493,919 | 240 | 6,225 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
2017 | 1,857,359 | 240 | 7,739 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
2018 | 1,453,980 | 242 | 6,084 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
2019 | 2,232,305 | 244 | 9,148 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
2020 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 306 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 306 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
2023 | 1,330,979 | 240 | 5,545 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
Awards
[edit]Top scorers
[edit]Season | Top scorer | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
2004 | Will | Wuhan Huanghelou | 22 |
2005 | Mikalay Ryndzyuk | Guangzhou F.C. | 15 |
2006 | Tico | Zhejiang Green Town | 15 |
2007 | Luis Ramírez | Guangzhou Pharmaceutical | 19 |
2008 | Sabin Ilie | Qingdao Hailifeng | 18 |
2009 | Martín García | Nanchang Bayi Hengyuan | 19 |
2010 | Gao Lin | Guangzhou Evergrande | 20 |
2011 | Mitchel Brown1 Johnny Woodly |
Hunan Billows Dalian Aerbin |
13 |
2012 | Babacar Gueye | Shenzhen Ruby | 23 |
2013 | Babacar Gueye | Shenzhen Ruby | 23 |
2014 | Guto | Chongqing Lifan | 21 |
2015 | Ha Tae-kyun | Yanbian Changbaishan | 26 |
2016 | Luís Fabiano | Tianjin Quanjian | 22 |
2017 | Marcelo Moreno1 Harold Preciado |
Wuhan Zall Shenzhen |
23 |
2018 | John Mary | Meizhou Hakka | 24 |
2019 | Oscar Maritu | Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic | 22 |
2020 | Tan Long | Changchun Yatai | 11 |
Most valuable player
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
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2013 | Xu Yang | Henan Jianye |
2014 | Wang Dong | Chongqing Lifan |
2015 | Ha Tae-kyun | Yanbian Changbaishan |
2016 | Luís Fabiano | Tianjin Quanjian |
2017 | Matheus[1] | Shijiazhuang Ever Bright |
2018 | Ji Xiaoxuan[2] | Zhejiang Yiteng |
2019 | Tan Long | Changchun Yatai |
Best goalkeeper
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
---|---|---|
2013 | Zhou Yajun | Henan Jianye |
2014 | Wang Guoming | Shijiazhuang Yongchang |
2015 | Chi Wenyi | Yanbian Changbaishan |
2016 | Zhang Lu | Tianjin Quanjian |
2017 | Zhang Lie[1] | Beijing Renhe |
2018 | Mou Pengfei[2] | Heilongjiang Lava Spring |
2019 | Xu Jiamin | Heilongjiang Lava Spring |
Youth player of the year
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
---|---|---|
2016 | Ming Tian | Wuhan Zall |
2017 | Wang Jinxian[1] | Dalian Yifang |
2018 | Zhang Hongjiang[2] | Meizhou Hakka |
2019 | Xu Yue | Shanghai Shenxin |
Best coach
[edit]Season | Player | Club |
---|---|---|
2013 | Tang Yaodong | Henan Jianye |
2014 | Goran Tomić | Beijing Baxy |
2015 | Park Tae-ha | Yanbian Changbaishan |
2016 | Li Bing | Guizhou Zhicheng |
2017 | Juan Ramón López Caro[1] | Dalian Yifang |
2018 | Li Tie[2] | Wuhan Zall |
2019 | Wang Bo | Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic |
Reserve league and Elite league
[edit]Season | Reserve Champions | Elite Champions |
---|---|---|
2014 | Wuhan Zall | Not Held |
2015 | Qingdao Jonoon | Not Held |
2016 | Beijing Enterprises Group | Not Held |
2017 | Wuhan Zall | Dalian Yifang |
2018 | Wuhan Zall | Not Held |
2019 | Shijiazhuang Yongchang | Not Held |
Sponsors
[edit]Season | Sponsor | Annual Value | Official League Name |
---|---|---|---|
2015 | 58.com | ¥30 million | 58.com Chinese Football Association China League |
2016 | ¥30 million | 58.com Chinese Football Association China League | |
2017 | ¥35 million | 58.com Chinese Football Association China League | |
2018 | ¥50 million | 58.com Chinese Football Association China League |