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| Association | The Hong Kong Football Association | ||
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| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Head coach |  Kim Pan-Gon |
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| Most caps | Lee Wai Man (68) | ||
| Top scorer | Au Wai Lun (26) Chan Siu Ki (26) |
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| Home stadium | Hong Kong Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | HKG | ||
| FIFA ranking | 141 | ||
| Highest FIFA ranking | 90 (February 1996) | ||
| Lowest FIFA ranking | 156 (November 2008) | ||
| Elo ranking | 147 | ||
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| First international | |||
 Hong Kong 3 - 3 Korea Republic (Philippines; May 2, 1954) |
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| Biggest win | |||
 Hong Kong 15 - 0 Guam  (Taipei; March 7, 2005) |
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| Biggest defeat | |||
 China PR 7 - 0 Hong Kong  (Guangzhou, China; August 1, 1980) China PR 7 - 0 Hong Kong (Guangzhou, China; November 17, 2004) |
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| AFC Asian Cup | |||
| Appearances | 3 (First in 1956) | ||
| Best result | Third Place, 1956 | ||
The Hong Kong national football team (Chinese: 香港足球代表隊, Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì) represents Hong Kong in international football events such as the World Cup, Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is supervised by the Hong Kong Football Association.
The team had been representing Hong Kong in international football events before 1997 when Hong Kong was a colony of the United Kingdom. It continues to represent Hong Kong even after Hong Kong was handed over to the People's Republic of China by the United Kingdom and became a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China in 1997. This team is a separate team from the national team of the People's Republic of China, as the Basic Law and the principle of "One Country, Two Systems" allows Hong Kong to maintain its own representative teams in international sports competitions.
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History
Hong Kong played its first ever international match in 1949, against South Korea. Its first victory came in 1953, a 4-0 win against South Korea.
Hong Kong qualified for three of the first four editions of the Asian Cup, including a third place finish in 1956 as hosts.
Hong Kong has never qualified for the World Cup. However, its most celebrated victory happened during 1986 World Cup qualifying. On May 19, 1985, in Beijing, Hong Kong faced China in the final match of the first qualifying round, where the team 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.
On February 9, 2005, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of both the Hong Kong Football Association and the Brazilian Football Confederation, Hong Kong hosted 2002 World Cup champions Brazil in a friendly match, where Lee Sze Ming scored the only goal for Hong Kong, and Brazil won 7-1 in total.
Stadium
Hong Kong plays its home matches at the Hong Kong Stadium, where they are also hosting an annual international tournament known as the Carlsberg Cup as part of the festivities to usher in the Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong also uses the Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground in Chai Wan and the Mong Kok Stadium in Mong Kok.
Competition history
- See comprehensive article: Hong Kong national football team - record in qualifying and major tournaments
- DNE = Did not enter; DNQ = Did not qualify; QBW = Qualified but withdrew.
- Pos = Position; P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against.
- Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
World Cup record
AFC Asian Cup record
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East Asian Football Championship record
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Players
Current squad
Squad called up for 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification against Japan on 18 November 2009. Caps and goals is as of 18 November 2009.
| # | Name | Date ot birth | Club | Caps (goals) | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||
| 17 | Ho Kwok Chuen | 29 February 1977 | South China |
3 (0) | v Timor-Leste, 21 October 2007 |
| 27 | Yapp Hung Fai | 21 March 1990 | TSW Pegasus |
0 (0) | N/A |
| 28 | Zhang Chunhui | 13 March 1983 | South China |
6 (0) | v India, 14 January 2009 |
| Defenders | |||||
| 2 | Lee Chi Ho | 16 November 1982 | South China |
22 (0) | v Singapore, 8 October 2000 |
| 3 | Gerard Ambassa Guy | 21 September 1978 | South China |
24 (6) | v Denmark, 29 January 2006 |
| 4 | Ng Wai Chiu | 22 October 1981 | Hangzhou Greentown |
14 (2) | v Korea Republic, 4 December 2003 |
| 5 | Lee Wai Lun | 17 March 1981 | South China |
21 (0) | v Denmark, 29 January 2006 |
| 15 | Chan Wai Ho (Vice-captain) | 24 April 1982 | South China |
33 (3) | v UAE, 12 Novermber 2000 |
| 20 | Poon Yiu Cheuk (Captain) | 19 September 1977 | South China |
58 (4) | v Vietnam, 19 November 1998 |
| 25 | Wong Chin Hung | 2 March 1982 | South China |
4 (1) | v Macau, 19 November 2008 |
| Midfielders | |||||
| 8 | Xu Deshuai | 13 July 1987 | Citizen |
4 (0) | v Macau, 19 November 2008 |
| 11 | Li Haiqiang | 3 May 1977 | South China |
4 (0) | v Macau, 19 November 2008 |
| 10 | Au Yeung Yiu Chung | 11 July 1989 | South China |
5 (2) | v Macau, 19 November 2008 |
| 12 | Lo Kwan Yee | 9 October 1984 | Kitchee |
9 (3) | v Chinese Taipei, 19 June 2007 |
| 16 | Leung Chun Pong | 1 October 1986 | South China |
18 (1) | v Singapore, 12 August 2006 |
| 16 | Leung Chun Pong | 1 October 1986 | South China |
18 (1) | v Singapore, 12 August 2006 |
| 21 | Lee Wai Lim | 5 May 1981 | South China |
8 (4) | v Macau, 19 November 2008 |
| 29 | Lee Hong Lim | 29 September 1983 | TSW Pegasus |
2 (0) | v India, 14 January 2009 |
| 31 | Man Pei Tak | 16 February 1982 | South China |
35 (1) | v Thailand, 10 November 2003 |
| 34 | Kwok Kin Pong | 30 March 1987 | South China |
4 (0) | v Chinese Taipei, 23 August 2009 |
| 35 | Bai He | 19 November 1983 | South China |
5 (0) | v Chinese Taipei, 23 August 2009 |
| Strikers | |||||
| 7 | Chan Siu Ki | 14 July 1985 | South China |
33 (26) | v Singapore, 30 November 2004 |
| 26 | Chao Pengfei | 11 July 1987 | South China |
7 (3) | v India, 14 January 2009 |
| 46 | Leung Tsz Chun | 19 May 1985 | TSW Pegasus |
0 (0) | N/A |
Recent call-ups
| # | Name | Date ot birth | Club | Caps (goals) | Debut |
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| Goalkeepers | |||||
| 1 | Li Hon Ho | 14 July 1986 | NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po |
1 (0) | v Macau, 19 November 2008 |
| 19 | Fan Chun Yip | 1 May 1976 | Shatin |
40 (0) | v Thailand, 2 December 1998 |
| 22 | Tse Tak Him | 10 February 1985 | Citizen |
5 (0) | v Myanmar, 2 December 2004 |
| Defenders | |||||
| 13 | Cheung Kin Fung | 1 January 1984 | TSW Pegasus |
10 (0) | v Croatia, 1 February 2006 |
| 18 | Liu Quankun | 17 February 1983 | Kitchee |
4 (0) | v Croatia, 1 February 2006 |
| 24 | Deng Jinghuang | 24 January 1985 | TSW Pegasus |
1 (0) | v Japan, 9 October 2009 |
| 30 | Cristiano Cordeiro | 14 August 1973 | Sun Hei |
13 (1) | v Qatar, 11 October 2006 |
| 32 | Sham Kwok Fai | 30 May 1984 | Citizen |
7 (0) | v Denmark, 29 January 2006 |
| Midfielders | |||||
| 6 | Gao Wen | 18 January 1985 | Kitchee |
5 (0) | v Macau, 19 November 2008 |
| 14 | Lo Chi Kwan | 18 March 1981 | Sun Hei |
24 (4) | v Laos, 25 March 2003 |
| 23 | Lam Ka Wai | 5 June 1985 | Kitchee |
9 (3) | v Mongolia, 5 March 2005 |
| Hinson Leung | 25 November 1987 | South China |
0 (0) | N/A | |
| Strikers | |||||
| 9 | Cheng Siu Wai | 27 December 1981 | Kitchee |
11 (7) | v Indonesia, 1 June 2007 |
Captains
| Tenure | Incumbent | Vice (used when incumbent unavailable) |
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| 1954–1956 | Ko Po Keung | Au Chi Yin |
| 1958–1963 | Ho Cheung Yau | Ko Po Keung, Szeto Yiu |
| 1964 | Cheung Wing Ching | Ho Cheung Yau |
| 1965–1968 | Kung Wah Kit | Ho Cheung Yau, Cheung Yiu Kwok |
| 1968–1971 | Ip Kam Hung | Fok Pak Ling |
| 1972 | Cheng Yun Yue | Cheung Yiu Kwok |
| 1973–1974 | Kwok Ka Ming | Lam Ying Kit, Ip Sheung Wah |
| 1974–1975 | Cheng Yun Yue | Wu Kwok Hung |
| 1976–1980 | Wu Kwok Hung | Kwok Ka Ming, Chung Chor Wai, Tsang Ting Fai |
| 1980 | Wong Tat Choi | |
| 1981 | Chan Sai Kau | |
| 1982–1989 | Leung Sui Wing | Wu Kwok Hung, Cheung Chi Tak, Yue Kin Tak |
| 1990 | Cheung Chi Tak | |
| 1992 | Chan Ping On | Ku Kam Fai |
| 1993–1996 | Lee Kin Wo | |
| 1997 | Ku Kam Fai | Cheung Chi Tak |
| 1998 | Tim O'Shea | |
| 1998–2003 | Cheung Sai Ho | Lee Kin Wo, Cheng Siu Chung, Yau Kin Wai |
| 2003–2006 | Lee Wai Man | Cheung Sai Ho, Lau Chi Keung, Szeto Man Chun, Fan Chun Yip |
| 2007–2009 | Cristiano Cordeiro | Cheung Sai Ho, Fan Chun Yip, Poon Yiu Cheuk |
| 2009 | Li Haiqiang | Man Pei Tak |
| 2009– | Cristiano Cordeiro | Poon Yiu Cheuk |
Coaches Records
| Name | Coaching career | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % | Points per game[1] |
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 Tom Sneddon |
1954–1956 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7 | 1.17 |
 Lai Shiu Wing |
1958–1959 1963–1964 1965–1967 |
43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2 | 1.26 |
| Fei Chun Wah[2] |
1964 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 00.0 | 0.20 |
| Chu Wing Keung |
1967 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tang Sum |
1968 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 00.0 | 0.20 |
| Lau Tim |
1968 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 00.0 | 0.60 |
| Hui King Shing |
1969–1970 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 00.0 | 0.33 |
| Chan Fai Hung |
1970–1972 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4 | 1.04 |
| Ho Ying Fun |
1973–1975 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1 | 1.43 |
 Franz Van Balkom |
1976–1977 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3 | 1.10 |
 Chan Yong Chong |
1978–1979 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 57.1 | 1.86 |
 Peter McParland |
1980 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25.0 | 0.75 |
| George Knobel |
1980 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16.7 | 0.83 |
| Lo Tak Kuen[3] |
1981 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 3.00 |
| Kwok Ka Ming |
1982–1990 1997 |
47 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 34.0 | 1.26 |
| Wong Man Wai |
1985 1988 1992 |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3 | 1.50 |
| Chan Hung Ping |
1993 1999–2000 |
17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4 | 1.06 |
| Khoo Luan Khen |
1994–1995 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11.1 | 0.56 |
| Tsang Wai Chung |
1996 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7 | 2.00 |
 Sebastian Araujo |
1998 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 00.0 | 0.17 |
| Casemiro Mior |
2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 00.0 | 1.00 |
| Arie van der Zouwen |
2000–2001 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 25.0 | 0.83 |
| Lai Sun Cheung |
2003–2007 2007 |
45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3 | 1.20 |
| Lee Kin Wo |
2007 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0 | 1.20 |
 Dejan Antonić Goran Paulić[4] |
2008–2009 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0 | 1.50 |
| Kim Pan-Gon |
2009– | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1.50 |
| Totals | 315 | 98 | 64 | 153 | 31.0 | 1.13 | |
Last updated: Japan, 4–0 Hong Kong, 18 November 2009. Statistics include international matches only.
References
- ^ Calculated by multiplying wins by 3, plus draws, divided by games.
- ^ Fei Chun Wah was appointed as the coach of Hong Kong team during the team’s Asian Cup Final journey and the journey in Europe and Singapore afterwards as the official coach Lai Shiu Wing was not allowed to leave from his working place.
- ^ Lo Tak Kuen was coach on a caretaker basis only.
- ^ Hong Kong Representative Team Training Squad
External links
- Team news on the HKFA website
- Hong Kong Football - (English version)
- RSSSF Archive
- Results and list of matches
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