Brighton head coach Melissa Phillips was delighted with Li's signing. 

“Li is a fantastic signing to join our squad this pre-season. Her experience as a player and individual will add depth to the squad as we continue to build our identity both on and off the pitch.

 

“Her knowledge of the game at domestic and international level will be incredibly beneficial to our team. She’ll be a key figure within our backline as we continue to solidify our defence ahead of another competitive WSL (Women's Super League) season.” 

Li began her career at Jiangsu and competed in the Chinese Super League where she won the Yongchuan Tournament and after a successful spell in China PR, she went on loan to PSG last season where she featured in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League against Wolfsburg.

During her time in Paris, she was part of the squad that was runners-up in the Feminine Division 1 and Coupe de France Fèminine.

At international level, Li has been capped from U17s up to the senior squad and she was part of the China PR squad that won the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™. She also featured in the recent FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

The Women's Super League 2023/24 season kicks off on October 1 with Brighton to face Aston Villa.