Li Mengwen


Li Mengwen is a Chinese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Scottish Women's Premier League club Rangers F.C.. She is currently a member of the China national team.

Club career

Li started her senior club career with Jiangsu. On 2 September 2022, she joined French club Paris Saint-Germain on a season long loan deal.

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 1 September 2023, Brighton & Hove Albion announced the signing of Li.
On 18 June 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion announced that her contract was terminated by mutual consent.

Loan to West Ham United

On 13 September 2024, Li joined West Ham United on loan for the 2024–25 season.

Rangers

On 18 September 2025, Li joined Rangers for the 2025–26 season.

International career

After playing for various age level national teams, Li made her senior team debut for China on 20 August 2018 in a 16–0 [Football at the Football at the 2018 Asian Games – Women's tournament|2018 Asian Games – Women's tournament|Asian Games] win against Tajikistan. In July 2021, she was named in the squad for the 2020 Olympics.
In January 2022, Li was named in the squad for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. She played three matches in the tournament as China went on to win their ninth continental title.

Personal life

Li's father was a long-distance runner. Following her father's footsteps, she was a 400-metre athlete before switching her focus to football.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1Pinatar Arena, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain3–04–02025 Pinatar Cup
2Yongchuan Sports Center, Chongqing, China3–05–02025 Yongchuan International Tournament

Honours

Jiangsu
China