Yang, a former China footballer from Guangzhou, Guangdong, is an excellent midfielder. He once played for Guangzhou Songri Team, Sichuan Quanxing Team (Sichuan Dahe, Sichuan Guancheng) and Guangzhou Medical Team. Retired in June 2009. Now he is the head coach of Jiangmen Thousand Colors Flower Team of Zhuhai Super League, the guest commentator of Guangdong TV Sports Channel since 20 10, and the player and coach of Zhaoqing Hengtai Team of Yanjing Beer China Football Association Cup on 20 14.