Hong Kong National Football Team

The Hong Kong national football team (Chinese: 香港足球代表隊; Cantonese Yale: Hēunggóng jūkkàuh doihbíu deuih; recognised as Hong Kong, China by FIFA) represents Hong Kong in international football and is controlled by the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, the governing body for football in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)The Dragons (蛟龍)
The Strength (勁揪)
AssociationFootball Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA)
中國香港足球總會
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationEAFF (East Asia)
Head coachJørn Andersen
CaptainYapp Hung Fai
Most capsYapp Hung Fai (92)
Top scorerChan Siu Ki (40)
Home stadiumHong Kong Stadium
FIFA codeHKG
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 154 Decrease 4 (15 February 2024)
Highest90 (February 1996)
Lowest169 (November 2012)
First international
Hong Kong National Football Team Hong Kong 3–2 Vietnam Hong Kong National Football Team
(Mong Kok, Hong Kong; 20 April 1947)
Biggest win
Hong Kong National Football Team Hong Kong 15–0 Guam Hong Kong National Football Team
(Taipei, Taiwan; 7 March 2005)
Biggest defeat
Hong Kong National Football Team China 7–0 Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team
(Guangzhou, China; 17 November 2004)
Hong Kong National Football Team Hong Kong 0–7 Paraguay Hong Kong National Football Team
(So Kon Po, Hong Kong; 17 November 2010)
Hong Kong National Football Team Hong Kong 0–7 Argentina Hong Kong National Football Team
(So Kon Po, Hong Kong; 14 October 2014)
Asian Cup
Appearances4 (first in 1956)
Best resultThird place (1956)
EAFF Championship
Appearances4 (first in 2003)
Best resultFourth place (2003, 2010, 2019, 2022)

Hong Kong hosted the first AFC Asian Cup in 1956 and won third place, also reaching the semifinals in 1964. Hong Kong did not qualify for another AFC tournament until 2023. They had never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and their biggest celebrated victory was the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) where Hong Kong produced a 2–1 upset win against China which resulted in Hong Kong qualifying for the second rounds of qualification. Hong Kong has qualified for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship six times, in 1995, 1998, 2003, 2010, 2019 and 2022.

History

Establishment and pre-WWII era

Before Hong Kong became a member of FIFA in 1954, Hong Kong began playing in the Hong Kong–Macau Interport tournament in 1937, which was one of the oldest competitions co-held by Hong Kong as well as continuously played. There were other interport tournaments in the past, such as the Shanghai-Hong Kong Interport which was first held in 1908. At that time the team was composed of ethnic Chinese as well as western expatriates, as in the 1935 and 1937 edition of Shanghai-Hong Kong Interport. There was another Interport tournament against Saigon. The aforementioned Macau, Shanghai and Saigon were not a member of FIFA nor a sovereign nation at that time, with Hong Kong and Macau only having joined FIFA in 1954 and 1978 respectively. The China national team that participated in 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics, were mainly composed of ethnic Chinese players from Hong Kong, most famously Lee Wai Tong.

After WWII, a number of Shanghai-based players began representing Hong Kong, such as Chang King Hai and Hsu King Shing. Hong Kong played its first international match after World War II in 1949,[citation needed] against South Korea. Its first victory came in 1953, a 4–0 win against South Korea.[citation needed]

FIFA member (1954–present)

The Hong Kong FA became a member of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation in 1954. Since then Hong Kong played their first FIFA-recognised international match against other countries. HKFA also sent a scratch team for 1957 Merdeka Tournament, which was composed of players from Eastern due to their proximity, plus few players from other clubs. The club was having a pre-season tour in South Asia, thus the HKFA invited the club to represent Hong Kong. However, some of the players were in fact ineligible to play for Hong Kong, as they were ROC (Taiwan) international players.

Hong Kong qualified for three of the first four editions of the Asian Cup, including a third-place finish in the 1956 edition as host. At that time, most Hong Kong players represented Republic of China (Taiwan); they finished third in the Asian Cup in the 1960 edition, leaving more inferior players to the proper Hong Kong team.

Hong Kong has never qualified for the World Cup. However, its most celebrated victory happened during 1986 World Cup qualifying. On 19 May 1985, in Beijing, Hong Kong faced China in the final match of the first qualifying round, where Hong Kong needed a win to advance while China needed only a draw. Hong Kong, led by coach Kwok Ka Ming, produced a 2–1 upset win, with goals from Cheung Chi Tak and Ku Kam Fai, thereby winning the group and advancing to the knockout stage where it subsequently lost to Japan.

The 1998 World Cup Asian qualifiers was considered one of Hong Kong's darkest moments as it was hit by a match-fixing scandal that involved former Sing Tao striker Chan Tsz-Kong who was found guilty and jailed for a year after he bribed players to throw and lose a match against Thailand. Others who were involved include goalkeeper Kevin Lok Kar-Win, defenders Chan Chi-Keung and Lau Chi Yuen and striker Wai Kwan-Lung.

Football fever in 2015

A short football fever appeared during 2018 World Cup qualifying in Hong Kong, as Hong Kong had drawn into the same group with their fierce rival, China. Due to the tensions built up from Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict, many local citizens became interested in this year's campaign; all four home matches were recorded as a sellout. Hong Kong ended the campaign with 4 victories against Bhutan and Maldives, 2 scoreless draws against China, and 2 losses against Qatar.

In late 2018, under the guidance of English-born coach Gary White, Hong Kong qualified for their third appearance at the EAFF E-1 Football Championship finals. Shortly afterwards, White departed from the role.

In April 2019, Hong Kong FA appointed Finnish-born Mixu Paatelainen as the new head coach of the national football team in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship tournament. However, after a poor run of performances, Mixu's contract was not renewed.

Qualification to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup finals

Hong Kong National Football Team 
Hong Kong's 2023 Asian Cup team.

On 13 December 2021, Norwegian Jørn Andersen who formerly guided North Korea was named as the new head coach succeeding Mixu Paatelainen in preparation for the third round of qualification of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He guided Hong Kong to qualified for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup by beating Afghanistan 2–1 and Cambodia 3–0, reaching the final tournament after a 55-year absence. In preparation for the tournament itself, on 2 January 2024, Hong Kong pulled a shocking 2–1 victory over arch-enemy China beating them for the first time in 29 years during the friendly match held in Abu Dhabi.

On 15 January 2024, Hong Kong then kicked off their 2023 Asian Cup campaign against UAE in which they lost 3–1 in the opening match where Chan Siu Kwan scored the 1,000th goal in the AFC Asian Cup history.

Team image

Kits and crest

The national team's home kit has always been a red shirt, red shorts, and red or white socks. The away colours are white shirts, white shorts and red or white socks.

Kit suppliers

Kit supplier Period
Hong Kong National Football Team  Puma 1970s–2000
Hong Kong National Football Team  Diadora 2000–2005
Hong Kong National Football Team  Adidas 2005–2011
Hong Kong National Football Team  Nike 2011–present

Kit deals

Kit supplier Period Contract
announcement
Contract
duration
Nike 2011–present 1 July 2011 July 2011 – July 2016 (5 years)
24 August 2016 August 2016 – 2025 (10 years)

Crest

The crest of the Hong Kong national football team has a Chinese dragon from the crest of the HKFA, which were logo has been always used as the team emblem.

Nevertheless, the HKFA emblem was not used on jerseys until 31 May 2011, HKFA debuted current emblem for the national team.

Home Stadium

The team's primary stadium is Hong Kong Stadium. For some friendly matches and minor qualification matches, the Hong Kong team plays most often at the Mong Kok Stadium in Kowloon, which was re-opened in 2011 after a renovation. Moreover, the 2018 edition of the Lunar New Year Cup was held in Mong Kok. The cup was a local tradition to celebrate Chinese New Year, which was held in Government Stadium in the past.

The Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre is currently the main training ground for the Hong Kong national and youth teams.

Rivalries

China

Hong Kong maintains a specific rivalry with China. The rivalry began in 1978 and for the first decades before the return of Hong Kong to China, Hong Kong produced a shock 2–1 upset in Beijing, and this led to unrest by Chinese supporters. Since then, China never lost to Hong Kong, and has achieved more successes, but the rivalry continues to have some influence on Hong Kong society.

On 1 January 2024, Hong Kong defeated China in a closed door international friendly, marking their first victory in 29 years.

Macau

The Hong Kong–Macau rivalry has been contested by Hong Kong Football Association and Macau Football Association since 1937.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss

2023

v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
15 June Friendly Vietnam Hong Kong National Football Team  1–0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong Hai Phong, Vietnam
19:30 UTC+7
Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium
Attendance: 19,689
Referee: Suhaizi Shukri (Malaysia)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Thailand
19 June Friendly Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  0–1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Thailand So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 13,434
Referee: Jansen Foo (Singapore)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
7 September Friendly Cambodia Hong Kong National Football Team  1–1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong Phnom Penh, Cambodia
19:00 UTC+7
Stadium: National Olympic Stadium
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Brunei
11 September Friendly Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  10–0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Brunei So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 6,097
Referee: Warintorn Sassadee (Thailand)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Bhutan
12 October 2026 World Cup qualification Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  4–0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Bhutan So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 10,259
Referee: Razlan Joffri Ali (Malaysia)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
17 October 2026 World Cup qualification Bhutan Hong Kong National Football Team  2–0
(2–4 agg.)
Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong Thimphu, Bhutan
18:00 UTC+6
Report Stadium: Changlimithang Stadium
Attendance: 5,300
Referee: Thoriq Alkatiri (Indonesia)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
16 November 2026 World Cup qualification Iran Hong Kong National Football Team  4–0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong Tehran, Iran
18:00 UTC+3:30
Report Stadium: Azadi Stadium
Attendance: 6,191
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Turkmenistan
21 November 2026 World Cup qualification Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  2–2 Hong Kong National Football Team  Turkmenistan So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Report
Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 6,601
Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates)

2024

v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
1 January Friendly China Hong Kong National Football Team  1–2 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
17:30 UTC+4
Report
Stadium: Baniyas Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Yahya Mohammed Ali Hassan Al-Mulla (United Arab Emirates)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
14 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS United Arab Emirates Hong Kong National Football Team  3–1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong Al Rayyan, Qatar
17:30 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
Attendance: 15,586
Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Iran
19 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  0–1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Iran Al Rayyan, Qatar
20:30 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
Attendance: 36,412
Referee: Hanna Hattab (Syria)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Palestine
23 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  0–3 Hong Kong National Football Team  Palestine Doha, Qatar
18:00 UTC+3
Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 6,568
Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan
21 March 2026 World Cup qualification Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  0–2 Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan Mong Kok, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8 Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
Attendance: 6,263
Referee: Kim Woo-sung (South Korea)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
26 March 2026 World Cup qualification Uzbekistan Hong Kong National Football Team  3–0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:30 UTC+5
Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Faisal Al-Ali (Jordan)
v Hong Kong National Football Team  Iran
5 June 2026 World Cup qualification Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  v Hong Kong National Football Team  Iran So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
November 2024 EAFF E-1 qualification TBC v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
--:-- UTC+8
v TBC
November 2024 EAFF E-1 qualification Hong Kong Hong Kong National Football Team  v TBC
--:-- UTC+8
November 2024 EAFF E-1 qualification TBC v Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong
--:-- UTC+8

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Hong Kong National Football Team  Jørn Andersen
Assistant coach Hong Kong National Football Team  Wolfgang Luisser
Technical director Hong Kong National Football Team  Chun Chang Yuan
Executive manager Hong Kong National Football Team  Graeme Chan
Goalkeeping coach Hong Kong National Football Team  Fan Chun Yip
Specialist conditioning coach Hong Kong National Football Team  Matthew Pears
Head of Performance Analysis Hong Kong National Football Team  Christopher Jenkins
Team Doctor Hong Kong National Football Team  Wan Hay Man Keith
Physiotherapist Hong Kong National Football Team  Lo Ho Cheung
Hong Kong National Football Team  Kwong Hoi Hang Karen
Hong Kong National Football Team  Leung Hok Hin Frankie

Coaching history

Last updated: Hong Kong 0–3 Uzbekistan, 26 March 2024. Statistics include international "A" matches only.

Players

Current squad

The following 22 players have been called up for the final squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers matches against Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan on 21 and 26 March 2024 respectively.

Caps and goals as of 26 March 2024 after the match against Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Yapp Hung Fai (1990-03-21) 21 March 1990 (age 34) 92 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Eastern
18 1GK Pong Cheuk Hei (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 (age 20) 0 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Resources Capital
19 1GK Tse Ka Wing (1999-09-04) 4 September 1999 (age 24) 6 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Tai Po

2 2DF Oliver Gerbig (1998-12-12) 12 December 1998 (age 25) 7 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Henan
3 2DF Tsui Wang Kit (1997-01-05) 5 January 1997 (age 27) 23 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man
4 2DF Yu Wai Lim (1998-09-20) 20 September 1998 (age 25) 7 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man
13 2DF Li Ngai Hoi (1994-10-15) 15 October 1994 (age 29) 12 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man
17 2DF Wong Tsz Ho (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 30) 13 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Eastern
21 2DF Yue Tze Nam (1998-05-12) 12 May 1998 (age 25) 22 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Meizhou Hakka
23 2DF Sun Ming Him (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 (age 23) 27 2 Hong Kong National Football Team  Cangzhou Mighty Lions

6 3MF Wu Chun Ming (1997-11-21) 21 November 1997 (age 26) 22 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man
7 3MF Yu Joy Yin (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 22) 4 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Eastern
8 3MF Tan Chun Lok (1996-01-15) 15 January 1996 (age 28) 47 3 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee
12 3MF Lam Hin Ting (1999-12-09) 9 December 1999 (age 24) 3 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Rangers
15 3MF Chang Hei Yin (2000-04-06) 6 April 2000 (age 23) 5 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man
16 3MF Chan Siu Kwan (1992-08-01) 1 August 1992 (age 31) 23 4 Hong Kong National Football Team  Tai Po

9 4FW Matt Orr (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997 (age 27) 24 3 Hong Kong National Football Team  Shenzhen Peng City
10 4FW Stefan Pereira (1988-04-16) 16 April 1988 (age 35) 5 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Southern
11 4FW Jordan Lam (1999-02-02) 2 February 1999 (age 25) 1 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  North District
14 4FW Poon Pui Hin (2000-10-03) 3 October 2000 (age 23) 11 3 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee
20 4FW Michael Udebuluzor (2004-04-01) 1 April 2004 (age 19) 10 2 Hong Kong National Football Team  Ingolstadt 04
22 4FW Juninho (1990-12-11) 11 December 1990 (age 33) 4 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee

Recent call–ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the previous 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Ng Wai Him (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 (age 21) 0 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Southern v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024INJ
GK Paulo César (1986-03-27) 27 March 1986 (age 38) 4 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024PRE
GK Leung Hing Kit (1989-10-22) 22 October 1989 (age 34) 1 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Sham Shui Po Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023PRE

DF Hélio (1986-01-31) 31 January 1986 (age 38) 36 1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024INJ
DF Law Tsz Chun (1997-03-02) 2 March 1997 (age 27) 25 1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024INJ
DF Leon Jones (1998-02-28) 28 February 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Eastern v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024INJ
DF Shinichi Chan (2002-09-05) 5 September 2002 (age 21) 14 1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024PRE
DF Leung Nok Hang (1994-11-14) 14 November 1994 (age 29) 13 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Zhejiang Pro v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024PRE
DF Dudu (1990-04-17) 17 April 1990 (age 33) 0 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024PRE
DF Vas Nuñez (1995-11-22) 22 November 1995 (age 28) 11 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Guangxi Pingguo Haliao 2023 AFC Asian Cup, 14–23 January 2024
DF Sean Tse (1992-05-03) 3 May 1992 (age 31) 8 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Radcliffe 2023 AFC Asian Cup, 14–23 January 2024
DF Leung Kwun Chung (1992-04-01) 1 April 1992 (age 31) 11 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Eastern Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023
DF Fernando (1986-11-14) 14 November 1986 (age 37) 8 1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023PRE
DF Clement Benhaddouche (1996-05-11) 11 May 1996 (age 27) 0 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Suzhou Dongwu Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023PRE
DF Alexander Jojo (1999-02-11) 11 February 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  IK Oddevold Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023PRE
DF Andy Russell (1987-11-21) 21 November 1987 (age 36) 22 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Bhutan , 12–17 October 2023RET
DF Fung Hing Wa (1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 31) 9 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Vietnam and Hong Kong National Football Team  Thailand, 15–19 June 2023PRE

MF Ngan Lok Fung (1993-01-26) 26 January 1993 (age 31) 6 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024PRE
MF Wong Wai (1992-09-17) 17 September 1992 (age 31) 46 4 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man 2023 AFC Asian Cup, 14–23 January 2024
MF Ju Yingzhi (1987-07-24) 24 July 1987 (age 36) 44 3 Hong Kong National Football Team  Southern 2023 AFC Asian Cup, 14–23 January 2024RET
MF Huang Yang (1983-10-19) 19 October 1983 (age 40) 71 1 Hong Kong National Football Team  Kitchee Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023RET
MF Ngan Cheuk Pan (1998-01-22) 22 January 1998 (age 26) 2 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Sham Shui Po Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023PRE

FW Everton Camargo (1991-05-25) 25 May 1991 (age 32) 9 4 Hong Kong National Football Team  Lee Man v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024INJ
FW Mahama Awal (1991-06-10) 10 June 1991 (age 32) 7 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Southern v. Hong Kong National Football Team  Uzbekistan, 21–26 March 2024PRE
FW Wong Ho Chun (2002-04-02) 2 April 2002 (age 21) 1 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Eastern Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023PRE
FW Lau Chi Lok (1993-10-15) 15 October 1993 (age 30) 0 0 Hong Kong National Football Team  Rangers Local training camp, 14–27 December 2023PRE

INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury
PRE Preliminary squad
WD Player withdrawn from the squad.
RET Player retired from international football

History of naturalised players

During the 1950s, Arthur Santos who is of British-Portuguese nationality (whose son Leslie was a former Hong Kong international footballer) became the first naturalised player to represent the Hong Kong national football team who was then followed by another fellow Portuguese-born player named JH Toleido.

In the 1960's, there were a couple more foreign players who had represented the Hong Kong national football team whilst some were working within the national service at the time. These include British players from T. Watson, Evans, Ken Wallis who went on to represent Hong Kong during the lawn bowls event during the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games as well as Australian-born Pete McClaren and Scottish-born Charlie Wright.

In the late 1970's, Scottish-born players Derek Currie, Dave Anderson and Hugh McCrory all became eligible to represent the Hong Kong national football team in which Currie and Anderson took part during the 1979 Asian Cup qualifiers whilst McCrory took part during the 1982 World Cup qualifiers.

There were at least a couple more naturalised players who went on to represent Hong Kong throughout the 90's which include Bosnian-born Anto Grabo along with fellow English-born players Mark Grainger, John Moore and most notably Dale Tempest. Sung Lin Yung became the first mainland born player to represent Hong Kong during the 1998 World Cup Asian qualifiers having resided for more than two years under FIFA eligibility rules unlike foreign born players that would usually require at least seven years.

In the 2000's, a couple of African and Brazilian-born players were introduced went through the naturalisation process having met the residential criteria. Nigerian-born Lawrence Akandu obtained his Hong Kong citizenship in which he played for the national team during the 2003 East Asia Cup finals where he scored a goal in a loss against South Korea. He was soon followed by Cameroon-born Guy Gerard Ambassa who obtained his permanent residential status in 2005 along with another fellow Nigerian-born player named Colly Ezeh and Brazilian-born Cristiano Cordeiro in which both of whom earned international caps during the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Cordeiro was also the first non-Chinese captain in the history of the Hong Kong team during the 2008 East Asia Cup preliminary stages. Despite having played for the national team during the 2009 edition of the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup, Cameroonian-born Julius Akosah attempted to apply for a HKSAR passport, however his application was unsuccessful.

During the mid 2010s, there had been an increase of naturalised players being used to represent the national team in which former head coach Kim Pan-gon stated that he needed to pick his best players regardless of their origin in preparation during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

These include the likes of European-born players Dani Cancela, Jaimes McKee, Fernando Recio, Andy Russell, Jack Sealy, Jordi Tarrés and Sean Tse, Brazilian-born Everton Camargo, Paulo César, Clayton, Diego Eli, Fernando, Giovane, Helio, Itaparica, Juninho, Roberto Júnior, Tomas Maronesi, Paulinho, Stefan Pereira, and Sandro, Asian-born players Jahangir Khan and Yuto Nakamura, and African born players from Wisdom Fofo Agbo, Alex Akande, Christian Annan, Mahama Awal, Festus Baise, Godfred Karikari, Jean-Jacques Kilama, and Paul Ngue.

In addition to Sung Lin Yung, several other mainland born players went on to represent Hong Kong from past to present which include Bai He, Chao Pengfei, Deng Jinghuang, Feng Jizhi, Gao Wen, Li Haiqiang, Liu Quankun, Huang Yang, Ju Yingzhi, Wang Zhenpeng, Wei Zhao, Xiao Guoji, Xu Deshuai, Ye Jia, and Zhang Chunhui.

Records

    As of 26 March 2024
    Players in bold are still active with Hong Kong.

Most appearances

Hong Kong National Football Team 
Yapp Hung Fai is the most capped player for Hong Kong with 92 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Position Career
1 Yapp Hung Fai 92 0 GK 2010–present
2 Huang Yang 71 1 MF 2012–2023
3 Chan Siu Ki 70 40 FW 2004–2017
Lee Chi Ho 70 0 DF 2000–2017
5 Lee Wai Man 68 2 DF 1993–2006
6 Chan Wai Ho 65 6 DF 2000–2017
7 Poon Yiu Cheuk 62 4 DF 1998–2010
8 Tsang Ting Fai 57 0 DF 1972–1980
9 Cheung Sai Ho 56 8 MF 1995–2007
10 Leung Chun Pong 54 1 MF 2006–2018

Top goalscorers

Hong Kong National Football Team 
Chan Siu Ki is the all-time top goalscorer for Hong Kong with 40 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Chan Siu Ki 40 70 0.57 2004–2017
2 Au Wai Lun 26 50 0.52 1989–2005
3 Lau Wing Yip 24 39 0.62 1971–1986
4 Lau Chi Lam 23 41 0.56 1956–1964
5 Wan Chi Keung 18 32 0.56 1976–1986
6 Chung Chor Wai 16 45 0.36 1971–1979
7 Ho Cheng Yau 14 34 0.41 1956–1968
Tim Bredbury 14 34 0.41 1986–1999
9 Li Kwok Keung 13 34 0.38 1964–1972
10 Yu Kwok Kit 12 13 0.92 1973–1977
Kwok Ka Ming 12 47 0.26 1968–1979
Jaimes McKee 12 53 0.23 2012–2019

Captains

This list only records the players who were named as Hong Kong captain in official international competitions. First-choice captains always go first.

Hong Kong National Football Team 
Huang Yang was the captain of Hong Kong from 2018 to 2023.
Year Tournament Captain(s)
1954 Hong Kong National Football Team  1954 Asian Games Ko Po Keung
1956 Hong Kong National Football Team  1956 AFC Asian Cup
1958 Hong Kong National Football Team  1958 Asian Games Ho Cheung Yau
1959 Hong Kong National Football Team  1960 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1963 Hong Kong National Football Team  1964 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1964 Hong Kong National Football Team  1964 AFC Asian Cup Cheung Wing Ching
1967 Hong Kong National Football Team  1968 AFC Asian Cup qualification Kung Wah Kit
1968 Hong Kong National Football Team  1968 AFC Asian Cup
1971 Hong Kong National Football Team  1972 AFC Asian Cup qualification Fok Pak Ling
1973 Hong Kong National Football Team  1974 FIFA World Cup qualification Kwok Ka Ming
1975 Hong Kong National Football Team  1976 AFC Asian Cup qualification Cheng Yun Yue
1977 Hong Kong National Football Team  1978 FIFA World Cup qualification Wu Kwok Hung, Kwok Ka Ming
1979 Hong Kong National Football Team  1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification Wu Kwok Hung
1980 Hong Kong National Football Team  1982 FIFA World Cup qualification
1984 Hong Kong National Football Team  1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification Leung Sui Wing
1985 Hong Kong National Football Team  1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
1987 Hong Kong National Football Team  1988 Summer Olympics qualification
1988 Hong Kong National Football Team  1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1989 Hong Kong National Football Team  1990 FIFA World Cup qualification
1990 Hong Kong National Football Team  1990 Asian Games Cheung Chi Tak
1992 Hong Kong National Football Team  1992 AFC Asian Cup qualification Ku Kam Fai, Chan Ping On
1993 Hong Kong National Football Team  1994 FIFA World Cup qualification Lee Kin Wo
1994 Hong Kong National Football Team  1994 Asian Games
1996 Hong Kong National Football Team  1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1997 Hong Kong National Football Team  1998 FIFA World Cup qualification Ku Kam Fai, Cheung Chi Tak
1998 Hong Kong National Football Team  1998 Asian Games Cheung Sai Ho
1999 Hong Kong National Football Team  2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification Lee Kin Wo
2001 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  2002 FIFA World Cup qualification Cheung Sai Ho
2003 Hong Kong National Football Team  2003 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary Yau Kin Wai
2003 Hong Kong National Football Team  2003 East Asian Football Championship Lee Wai Man
2003 Hong Kong National Football Team  2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification Yau Kin Wai, Cheung Sai Ho, Lee Wai Man
2004 Hong Kong National Football Team  2006 FIFA World Cup qualification Lee Wai Man, Cheung Sai Ho
2005 Hong Kong National Football Team  2005 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary
2006 Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification Lee Wai Man, Cheung Sai Ho, Fan Chun Yip
2007 Hong Kong National Football Team  2010 FIFA World Cup qualification Cheung Sai Ho, Fan Chun Yip
2007 Hong Kong National Football Team  2008 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary Cristiano Cordeiro
2009 Hong Kong National Football Team  2010 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary Li Haiqiang, Man Pei Tak
2009–2010 Hong Kong National Football Team  2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification Cristiano Cordeiro, Poon Yiu Cheuk, Man Pei Tak, Chan Wai Ho
2010 Hong Kong National Football Team  2010 East Asian Football Championship Poon Yiu Cheuk, Chan Wai Ho, Au Yeung Yiu Chung, Li Haiqiang
2011 Hong Kong National Football Team  2014 FIFA World Cup qualification Chan Wai Ho, Li Haiqiang
2012 Hong Kong National Football Team  2013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Chan Wai Ho
2013–2014 Hong Kong National Football Team  2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification Chan Wai Ho, Chan Siu Ki, Yapp Hung Fai
2014 Hong Kong National Football Team  2015 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Yapp Hung Fai
2015–2016 Hong Kong National Football Team  2018 FIFA World Cup qualification Chan Wai Ho, Yapp Hung Fai
2016 Hong Kong National Football Team  2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Yapp Hung Fai
2017–2018 Hong Kong National Football Team  2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2018 Hong Kong National Football Team  2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Huang Yang
2019 Hong Kong National Football Team  2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship
2019–2021 Hong Kong National Football Team  2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2022 Hong Kong National Football Team  2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2022 Hong Kong National Football Team  2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Sean Tse
2023– Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Yapp Hung Fai, Hélio, Vas Nuñez
2024 Hong Kong National Football Team  2023 AFC Asian Cup Yapp Hung Fai, Vas Nuñez

Competitive record

All time results

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup finals FIFA World Cup qualification
Year Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Hong Kong National Football Team  1930 to Hong Kong National Football Team  1954 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
Hong Kong National Football Team  1958 to Hong Kong National Football Team  1970 Did not enter Did not enter
Hong Kong National Football Team  1974 Did not qualify 4 3 0 1 4 3
Hong Kong National Football Team  1978 13 3 2 8 15 31
Hong Kong National Football Team  1982 4 0 3 1 3 4
Hong Kong National Football Team  1986 8 5 1 2 20 7
Hong Kong National Football Team  1990 6 0 3 3 5 10
Hong Kong National Football Team  1994 8 2 1 5 9 19
Hong Kong National Football Team  1998 4 1 0 3 3 10
Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  2002 6 1 1 4 3 10
Hong Kong National Football Team  2006 6 2 0 4 5 15
Hong Kong National Football Team  2010 4 2 1 1 11 6
Hong Kong National Football Team  2014 2 0 0 2 0 8
Hong Kong National Football Team  2018 8 4 2 2 13 5
Hong Kong National Football Team  2022 8 1 2 5 4 13
Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  2026 6 1 1 3 6 13
Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  Hong Kong National Football Team  2030 To be determined
Hong Kong National Football Team  2034
Total 0/18 87 25 17 45 101 154

AFC Asian Cup

Dynasty Cup and East Asian Football Championship

Asian Games

Minor tournaments

Minor tournaments
Competition Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA
Hong Kong National Football Team  1965 Merdeka Tournament Seventh place 7 6 2 2 2 11 9
Hong Kong National Football Team  1966 Merdeka Tournament First round 9 5 0 1 4 2 8
Hong Kong National Football Team  1967 Merdeka Tournament Sixth place 6 6 2 0 4 6 18
Hong Kong National Football Team  1970 Merdeka Tournament Fourth place 4 7 3 1 3 10 14
Hong Kong National Football Team  1971 Merdeka Tournament Eighth place 8 6 2 0 4 6 14
Hong Kong National Football Team  1972 Merdeka Tournament Sixth place 6 6 2 2 2 8 8
Hong Kong National Football Team  1974 Merdeka Tournament Third place 3 4 1 3 1 5 5
Hong Kong National Football Team  1975 Merdeka Tournament Fifth place 5 7 3 0 4 17 13
Hong Kong National Football Team  1977 Beijing Invited Tournament Runners-up 2 3 2 0 1 8 2
Hong Kong National Football Team  1983 Great Wall Cup Eighth place 8 4 1 2 1 4 4
Hong Kong National Football Team  2006 Carlsberg Cup Fourth place 4 2 0 0 2 0 7
Hong Kong National Football Team  2010 Long Teng Cup Winners 1 3 2 1 0 9 3
Hong Kong National Football Team  2011 Long Teng Cup Winners 1 3 2 1 0 14 4
Hong Kong National Football Team  2016 AYA Bank Cup Fourth place 4 2 0 1 1 2 5
Total 2 Titles

Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup

The competition is played every year. It is a two-leg competition where each team plays a home match once. The champion is decided by combining the results of both games. Hong Kong team won the competition 17 times.

Honours

Continental

Regional

Exhibition Game

    Hong Kong National Football Team  Champions: 17 times
    Hong Kong National Football Team  Champions: 8 times
    Hong Kong National Football Team  Third place (1): 1974
  • Beijing invited Tournament
    Hong Kong National Football Team  Runner-up: (1) 1977

See also

References

Notes

Citations

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