Zhou Dadi
Chinese association football player
Zhou Dadi (Chinese: 周大地; born 18 February 1996 in Lankao) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays for China League One club Changchun Yatai.
Club career
Zhou Dadi joined Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai's youth academy in 2006. He went to Portugal following Chinese Football Association 500.com Stars Project and joined Casa Pia youth team system in 2012. He was promoted to Changchun Yatai's first squad in July 2014. On 24 April 2016, he made his professional debut for Yatai in a 1-3 defeat against Shanghai SIPG at home, coming on as a substitute for Du Zhenyu in the 80th minute. On 15 August 2018, he scored his first senior goal in a 3–1 away win over Beijing Renhe.
On 20 July 2021, Zhou joined China League One club Heilongjiang Ice City on loan.
On 3 July 2026, Zhou returned to Changchun Yatai.
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 31 December 2025.
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