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On 14 April 2020, Yu was released by ] after he violated the team rules for altering the number plate of his vehicle and was detained for 15 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.sina.cn/china/2020-04-14/detail-iirczymi6313248.d.html|title=广州公安处罚于汉超：行政拘留15日 驾驶证记12分|publisher=sports.sina.com|date=2020-04-14|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.sina.cn/china/2020-04-14/detail-iirczymi6330262.d.html|title=恒大官宣开除于汉超 严重违反"九开除"纪律规定|publisher=sports.sina.com|date=2020-04-14|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref>
On 14 April 2020, Yu was released by ] after he violated the team rules for altering the number plate of his vehicle and was detained for 15 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.sina.cn/china/2020-04-14/detail-iirczymi6313248.d.html|title=广州公安处罚于汉超：行政拘留15日 驾驶证记12分|publisher=sports.sina.com|date=2020-04-14|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.sina.cn/china/2020-04-14/detail-iirczymi6330262.d.html|title=恒大官宣开除于汉超 严重违反"九开除"纪律规定|publisher=sports.sina.com|date=2020-04-14|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref>
On 18 July 2020, Yu joined ] on a free transfer. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.sina.com.cn/china/j/2020-07-18/doc-iivhvpwx6150303.shtml|title=申花官宣恒大旧将于汉超加盟 国脚可增强前场实力|publisher=Sina Sports|date=2020-07-18|access-date=2021-07-30}}</ref> He made his debut for Shenhua on 25 July 2020 against his former club Guangzhou Evergrande in the opening league game of the ], which Shenhua lost 2-0. He scored his first goal for Shenhua on 27 October 2020 in a 3-1 win against ].
On 28 July 2021, Yu missed a 94th-minute penalty against ], which could have won them the game that finished 0-0. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.sina.com.cn/china/j/2021-07-28/doc-ikqcfnca9588888.shtml|title=中超-于汉超补时失点洛佩斯击中门柱 申花0-0武汉|publisher=Sina Sports|date=2021-07-28|access-date=2021-07-30}}</ref>
==International career==
==International career==
Yu was first called up to the ] in 2009 by then manager ]. He made his international debut on 29 May 2009 in a 1-1 draw against ], coming on as a substitute for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=266284&cc=5739|title=Podolski denies China victory|publisher=soccernet.espn.go.com|date=May 29, 2009|access-date=2012-09-20}}</ref>
Yu was first called up to the ] in 2009 by then manager ]. He made his international debut on 29 May 2009 in a 1-1 draw against ], coming on as a substitute for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=266284&cc=5739|title=Podolski denies China victory|publisher=soccernet.espn.go.com|date=May 29, 2009|access-date=2012-09-20}}</ref> On 28 July 2011, Yu scored his first and second international goals in a 6-1 away win against ] in the ]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/n/2011-07-28/20055679434.shtml|title=世预赛-于汉超邓卓翔各两球 国足6-1老挝进20强赛|publisher=Sina Sports|date=2011-07-28|access-date=2021-07-30}}</ref>
Yu Hanchao started his football career with Liaoning Whowin in 2005 after making his debut on 22 May 2005 in a 0-0 draw against Inter Shanghai. By the end of the 2005 season, he played in 13 league games and scored his first goal on 5 November 2005 in a 4-1 loss against Shandong Luneng. The next season would see Yu establish himself further by playing in thirteen more games; however, it wasn't until the 2008 league season when he would cement his position as a regular within the squad. While he my have established himself within the team, he was unable to replicate his performances that saw him break into the squad and Liaoning were relegated at the end of the 2008 league season. Despite this setback, Yu would remain with the club and helped them back into the top tier when he won the second division title with the team. Before the 2013 season started, Yu transferred to Dalian Aerbin for a then record-breaking domestic transfer fee.
On 10 June 2014, Yu transferred to fellow Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande along with his teammate Li Xuepeng. He made his debut for the club on 10 July 2014 in a 2-1 win against Shanghai Shenhua. On 9 August 2016, Yu was kneed in the back by Egor Krimets and had to be removed from the pitch on a stretcher in a 0-0 draw against Beijing Guoan. Hospital scans revealed that he had suffered a fractured vertebrae in his spine, ruling him out for three months. He made his return on 20 November 2016 in a 1-1 draw against Jiangsu Suning in the first leg of 2016 Chinese FA Cup final, coming on for Huang Bowen in the 69th minute.
On 14 April 2020, Yu was released by Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao after he violated the team rules for altering the number plate of his vehicle and was detained for 15 days.
On 18 July 2020, Yu joined Shanghai Shenhua on a free transfer. He made his debut for Shenhua on 25 July 2020 against his former club Guangzhou Evergrande in the opening league game of the 2020 season, which Shenhua lost 2-0. He scored his first goal for Shenhua on 27 October 2020 in a 3-1 win against Chongqing Dangdai Lifan.
On 28 July 2021, Yu missed a 94th-minute penalty against Wuhan F.C., which could have won them the game that finished 0-0.
International career
Yu was first called up to the Chinese national team in 2009 by then manager Gao Hongbo. He made his international debut on 29 May 2009 in a 1-1 draw against Germany, coming on as a substitute for Jiang Ning. On 28 July 2011, Yu scored his first and second international goals in a 6-1 away win against Laos in the World Cup qualifier.
Career statistics
Club statistics
As of 31 December 2020.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Tajikistan
Laos
North Macedonia
Kuwait
Bhutan
Philippines