Gao Yao (simplified Chinese: ??; traditional Chinese: ??; pinyin: Gao Yáo; born July 13, 1978) is a former Chinese football player who was able to play in both midfield or defence.
He was known as a 'One club man' as he spent his whole career with Shandong Luneng playing in the Chinese Super League, while internationally he was also included in the Chinese team that was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.