Market value
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Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
16/17
debut season
0.02
goals / match
Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
top club · 97 apps
Career highs
€300k
peak value · 2017
€8.20m
top transfer fee · 16/17
1
best season · 2015
—
int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1988-10-24 · 6 players total
213Appearances
4Goals
11Assists
48Yellow cards
1Red cards
42Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Shilin Sun |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 孙世林 |
| Date of birth | 1988-10-24 (37 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Dalian, Liaoning, China |
| Citizenship |  China |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 178.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2024-09-10 |
| Contract expires | — |
Sep 2024
Transfer: SH Second → Retired
24/25 · Transfer
Apr 2024
Transfer: Career break → SH Second
23/24 · Transfer
Mar 2023
Transfer: SH Shenhua → Career break
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2022
2022 — Shanghai Shenhua
22 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2021
2021 — Shanghai Shenhua
17 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
2020 — Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
14 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2019
19/20 — Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
5 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2019
2019 — Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
21 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2018
2018 — Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
21 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2017
17/18 — Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2017
2017 — Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
32 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2017
Transfer: Liaoning FC → SH Shenhua
16/17 · Transfer · €8.20m
Jul 2016
16/17 — Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2016
2016 — Liaoning FC
24 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2015
2015 — Liaoning FC
14 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2014
2014 — Liaoning FC
20 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2013
2013 — Liaoning FC
18 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Dec 2012
Transfer: SJZ Yongchang J. → Liaoning FC
12/13 · Return from loan
Jul 2012
2012 — Xiamen Smart Hero
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2012
Transfer: Liaoning FC → XM Smart Hero
11/12 · Loan
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €300k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Shanghai Shenhua
9.4%
Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
7.8%
Liaoning FC
82.8%
Xiamen Smart Hero
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Shenhua | 2 | 2021 | 2022 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 360 |
| Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 7 | 16/17 | 2020 | 97 | 1 | 3 | 296 |
| Liaoning FC | 4 | 2013 | 2016 | 76 | 2 | 6 | 3,158 |
| Xiamen Smart Hero | 1 | 2012 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chinese FA Cup | Shanghai Shenhua | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Super League | Shanghai Shenhua | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Chinese FA Cup | Shanghai Shenhua | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 360 |
| 2021 | Super League | Shanghai Shenhua | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Chinese FA Cup | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CSL Championship Play-Offs | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 296 |
| 2020 | Super League | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Chinese FA Cup | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Super League | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 17 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Chinese FA Cup | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Chinese Super Cup | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Super League | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Chinese FA Cup | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Super League | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 24 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Chinese FA Cup | Liaoning FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Super League | Liaoning FC | 24 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2,100 |
| 2015 | Super League | Liaoning FC | 14 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1,058 |
| 2014 | Super League | Liaoning FC | 20 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Chinese FA Cup | Liaoning FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Super League | Liaoning FC | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | League One | Xiamen Smart Hero | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | AFC Champions League | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | AFC Champions League | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | AFC CL-Qualification | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Liaoning FC | XM Smart Hero | Loan | 0 | — |
| 12/13 | 2012-12-31 | SJZ Yongchang J. | Liaoning FC | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-01 | Liaoning FC | SH Shenhua | Transfer | 200000 | €8.20m |
| 22/23 | 2023-03-16 | SH Shenhua | Career break | Transfer | 75000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-04-18 | Career break | SH Second | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-09-10 | SH Second | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current—
Peak€300k
Low—
Δ since start−€50k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidi Fulangxisi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jiajun Bai | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taiyan Jin | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lu Zhang | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chenjie Zhu | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jinhao Bi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yanqiang Hu | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander N'Doumbou | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruofan Liu | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peng Li | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xinli Peng | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jiabao Wen | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hanchao Yu | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CSL Championship Play-Offs | Shanghai Greenland Shenhua | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | Super League | Liaoning FC | 1 | 24 |
| 2015 | Super League | Liaoning FC | 1 | 14 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Super League | Liaoning FC | 2 | 20 |
| 2021 | Super League | Shanghai Shenhua | 2 | 13 |
| 2013 | Chinese FA Cup | Liaoning FC | 2 | 2 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 2012-12-31 | SJZ Yongchang J. | Liaoning FC | Return from loan | — | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Liaoning FC | XM Smart Hero | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Shilin Sun's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Guoan | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 15% |
| Shandong Taishan | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 17 | +4 | 46% |
| Changchun Yatai | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 36% |
| Shanghai Port FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 22% |
| Dalian Pro | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 50% |
| Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 38% |
| Shenzhen FC | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 63% |
| Cangzhou Mighty Lions | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 4 | +14 | 63% |
| Zhejiang Professional | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 57% |
| Wuhan Three Towns | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 57% |
| Chengdu Rongcheng | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 14% |
| Hebei China Fortune | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 50% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | Senior debut season | |
| 2015 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 360 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.75 |
| 2020 | 14 | 296 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.52 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 32 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 24 | 2,100 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.34 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1,058 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Super League
175 apps
2 G
8 A
Chinese FA Cup
23 apps
1 G
3 A
CSL Championship Play-Offs
5 apps
1 G
0 A
AFC Champions League
8 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Shilin Sun
Who is Shilin Sun?
Shilin Sun is a China professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Retired.
How old is Shilin Sun?
Shilin Sun is 37 years old. He was born on October 24, 1988 in Dalian, Liaoning.
What position does Shilin Sun play?
Shilin Sun plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Shilin Sun play for?
Shilin Sun currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Shilin Sun scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Shilin Sun has scored 4 goals in 213 appearances.