Football ELO rankings

Chinese Super League team ELO ranking

Compare Chinese Super League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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Chinese Super League team ELO ranking

Season : 2026 · Latest observation : 2026-09-18

ELO leaderBeijing Guoan
Average ELO1547
ELO spread286
Teams covered16

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Beijing Guoan167526
2Chengdu Rongcheng166626
3Shanghai Port163826
4Shandong Taishan160925
5Qingdao West Coast159026
6Shanghai Shenhua158726
7Tianjin Jinmen Tiger156625
8Zhejiang FC154926
9Yunnan Yukun154226
10Henan FC153326
11Dalian Yingbo153226
12Chongqing Tonglianglong148224
13Wuhan Three Towns148226
14Shenyang Urban146624
15Shenzhen Peng City145426
16Qingdao Hainiu138926

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1Chengdu Rongcheng2615742152
2Beijing Guoan26111051643
3Shanghai Shenhua261259641
4Shandong Taishan251249040
5Dalian Yingbo2612410-440
6Shanghai Port261088738
7Yunnan Yukun2611510338
8Qingdao West Coast268144-138
9Zhejiang FC2610610236
10Tianjin Jinmen Tiger25979434
11Henan FC26899-233
12Shenzhen Peng City268414-1128
13Chongqing Tonglianglong24699-627
14Wuhan Three Towns2651110-726
15Shenyang Urban247413-925
16Qingdao Hainiu266317-1921

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

Chinese Super League statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read Chinese Super League through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. The Chinese Super League can change quickly through squad evolution and season phases, so structural reading helps. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret Chinese Super League better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the Chinese Super League hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

Chinese Super League ELO FAQ

How do I read the Chinese Super League ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in Chinese Super League?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the Chinese Super League hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.