Yau Kin Wai
Yau Kin Wai (Chinese: 丘健威; Jyutping: jau1 gin6 wai1; born 4 January 1973) is a former Hong Kong professional footballer who played as a defender.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yau Kin Wai | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | British Hong Kong | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1992 | Kui Tan | ||
| 1992–1994 | Kitchee | ||
| 1994–2005 | South China | ||
| International career | |||
| 1995–2003 | Hong Kong | 38 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Yau had played for Hong Kong First Division League club South China for more than 10 years and is regarded as one of the most decorated defenders in Hong Kong. He had been voted as the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year in the 1998–99 season and had been voted as Hong Kong Top Footballers for 6 times.
Yau retired from professional football at the end of the 2004–05 season.
Honours
Club
- South China
- Hong Kong First Division: 1996–97, 1999–2000
- Hong Kong Senior Shield: 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03
- Hong Kong FA Cup: 1995–96, 1998–99, 2001–02
Individual
Personal life
After retirement, Yau concentrated his career as a soccer commentator and in youth development. He is now a soccer commentator of Cable TV and mostly commentating Premier League matches.
External links
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