Bao Shengxin
Bao Shengxin
Personal information
Full name Bao Shengxin
Date of birth (2003-08-01) 1 August 2003
Place of birthJinhua, Zhejiang, China
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
PositionDefensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Zhejiang
Number 21
Youth career
–2022Zhejiang
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–Zhejiang 9 (0)
2023 → Shanghai Jiading Huilong (loan) 17 (2)
2024 → Shanghai Jiading Huilong (loan) 24 (2)
International career‡
2022–China U20 7 (0)
2024–China U20 6 (1)
Medal record
Representing  China
AFC U-23 Asian Cup
Runner-up2026 Saudi Arabia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 January 2026‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 January 2026

Bao Shengxin (Chinese: 鲍盛鑫; born 1 August 2003) is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Zhejiang FC and the China national under-23 team.

Early life and youth career

Bao was born in Jinhua, Zhejiang. He began playing football in the third grade at Jiangbin Primary School in Jinhua, where he was discovered by school coach Zhou Xiaowei during a break-time exercise session[1]. He quickly demonstrated talent and became the school's top scorer, helping Jiangbin Primary School win the Zhejiang Campus Football League championship[2].

In 2015, Bao joined the youth academy of Hangzhou Greentown and progressed through the club's youth system, becoming captain of the U18 squad[3].

Club career

Zhejiang FC

Bao was promoted to the Zhejiang FC first team following the 2021 National Games of China[4]. He made his Chinese Super League debut on 8 November 2022 in a 5–1 victory over Guangzhou FC[5].

Loans to Shanghai Jiading Huilong

In July 2023, Bao was loaned to China League One club Shanghai Jiading Huilong to gain more playing experience[6]. During his loan spell, he made 41 appearances and scored 4 goals with 3 assists[4]. He was named China League One Young Player of the Month for September 2023 after scoring one goal and providing one assist in four matches, and creating 10 chances.[7] In April 2024, he received the same honor after scoring two goals in five matches[8]. His performances helped Shanghai Jiading Huilong achieve their best-ever league position[6].

Return to Zhejiang FC

Bao returned to Zhejiang FC in December 2024 after his successful loan spell. On 8 August 2025, the club announced that Bao had signed a contract extension through the 2028 season.[9]

In the 2025 season, Bao suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot, sustained in a match in April[10].

International career

In 2023, he was part of the China U20 squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup[11].

On 4 December 2025, he was selected for the China U22 national team training camp in preparation for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup[12]. On 4 January 2026, Bao was named in China's 23-man squad for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup held in Saudi Arabia, wearing the number 21 shirt[13][14].

Style of play

Bao is primarily a holding midfielder known for his all-round abilities. He excels at reading the game, organizing attacks from deep positions, and possesses strong defensive capabilities with a tenacious work rate[15]. He is also noted for his excellent passing range and set-piece abilities[16].

Honours

China U23

References

  1. ^"从校园绿茵场到国际赛场：鲍盛鑫的足球之路". 青莲社 (in Chinese). 18 December 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  2. ^"金华足球小将入选U18国足训练营". people.com.cn (in Chinese). 14 January 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  3. ^"浙江FC球员鲍盛鑫邀您共读《感谢自己的不完美》". Sohu (in Chinese). 18 November 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  4. ^ ab"官方：浙江队与22岁中场鲍盛鑫续约至2028赛季". 腾讯新闻 (in Chinese). 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  5. ^"阿梁、弗兰克双双梅开二度，大奎锦上添花，浙江队5-1获胜". PPTV Sports (in Chinese). 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  6. ^ ab"上海嘉定汇龙官方：鲍盛鑫续租至赛季结束，希尔扎提租借加盟". NetEase (in Chinese). 20 February 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  7. ^"官方：拜合拉木、鲍盛鑫当选中甲9月最佳青年球员". NetEase (in Chinese). 14 October 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  8. ^"上海嘉定汇龙一线队球员鲍盛鑫入选U21国家男足集训队名单". Dongqiudi (in Chinese). 30 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  9. ^"官方：浙江队与22岁中场鲍盛鑫续约至2028赛季". NetEase (in Chinese). 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  10. ^"每战必争、每分必抢！浙江队力拼前五". 腾讯网 (in Chinese). 11 September 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  11. ^"18强赛在即，国足有哪些更新换代的选择？". 腾讯网 (in Chinese). 27 June 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  12. ^"上海嘉定汇龙一线队球员鲍盛鑫入选U21国家男足集训队名单". Dongqiudi (in Chinese). 30 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  13. ^"U23亚洲杯国足参赛名单确定宁波王钰栋领衔". 中国宁波网 (in Chinese). 6 January 2026. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  14. ^"U23亚洲杯中国队23人名单公布". 大江网·体育频道 (in Chinese). 5 January 2026. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  15. ^"官方：浙江队与22岁中场鲍盛鑫续约至2028赛季". 腾讯新闻 (in Chinese). 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  16. ^"浙江职业足球俱乐部续约本土小将青春风暴激活未来". 凤凰网 (in Chinese). 9 August 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
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