Spanish coach Quique Sánchez Flores was named as the new head coach of the club on 25 December 2018. He replaced Wu Jingui, who took over as sporting director after steering Shenhua to victory in the Chinese FA Cup in 2017.[2]
Squad
First team squad
As of 28 February 2019
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.[11] (D) Disqualified Notes:
^CFA awarded Shanghai Greenland Shenhua a 3–0 win as a result of Shenzhen F.C. failing to field three under-23 players in this match.[12] The match was originally ended 0–1.