Yu Dabao

Football player infobox
playername = Yu Dabao
于大宝


fullname = Yu Dabao
height = Height|m=1.83
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1988|4|18
cityofbirth = Qingdao
countryofbirth = China
height =
currentclub = SL Benfica
position = Striker
clubnumber = 27
youthyears = 2004-2006
2006-2007
youthclubs = Qingdao Hailifeng
Benfica Junior A
years = 2007-
2008
clubs = SL Benfica
C.D. Aves (Loan)
caps(goals) = 0 (0)
9 (1)
nationalyears = 2005-06
nationalteam = China U-18
nationalcaps(goals) = 23 (17)
pcupdate = August 13 2008
ntupdate =

Yu Dabao (zh-s|s=于大宝) is a Chinese International Football player born in China on April 18 1988 that currently plays for China U-18 and Benfica in Portugal.

He currently plays as a striker, being regarded as one of the best prospects in China alongside Dong Fangzhuo of Dalian Haichang.He is known for his fast ability to counterattack, as well as his aerial prowess.

Prior to joining Benfica many clubs were reportedly interested in the young talent, including Ajax, Newcastle United and Rangers. However, the Chinese striker decided to join Benfica on a 3-year deal. In his debut match, only 5 days and 3 training sessions after he arrived in Portugal, Dabao scored 3 goals and assisted a fourth in a junior squad Benfica match against Portimonense.

Due to Dabao's strong performances for Benfica's junior squad, the striker was given the chance of training with the senior team for the pre-season, and was officially added to the Benfica senior squad in 2007-08.

Ya Dabao made his official debut with Benfica on September 26, 2007, in a Portuguese League Cup game against Estrela da Amadora, 0-0 (4-5 win to Benfica on penalties), having played the 90 minutes.