Hong Kong national under-23 football team

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Hong Kong under-23
Nickname(s) 蛟龍 (The Dragons)
勁揪 (The Strength)
Association Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA)
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation EAFF (East Asia)
Head coachDarren Arnott
Home stadium Hong Kong Stadium
Mong Kok Stadium
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First colours
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Biggest win
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong 81 Macau Flag of Macau.svg
(Hong Kong, May 29, 2005)
Flag of Macau.svg Macau 07 Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong.svg
(Macau, November 3, 2005)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 10–0 Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg
(Tashkent, Uzbekistan; 9 September 2023)
Asian Games
Appearances5 (first in 2002 )
Best resultFourth place (2022)

The Hong Kong Olympic Football Team (also known as Hong Kong under-23 or Hong Kong U-23) represents Hong Kong in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments. In the past the team also represented Hong Kong in the East Asian Games until termination of the Games. It is committed by the Hong Kong Football Association.

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Competition history

Denotes draws includes knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games record

Before 1992, see Hong Kong national football team
Olympic Games RecordQualifications Record
Hosts / YearResultPositionGPWD*LGSGAGPWDLGSGA
Flag of Spain.svg 1992 Did not qualify623166
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 4004117
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000 84131412
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 420233
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 8205515
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 420273
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016 3003211
Flag of Japan.svg 2020 311123
Flag of France.svg 2024 3012013
Total40136234083

AFC U-23 Asian Cup

AFC U-22/23 Championship, AFC U-23 Asian Cup RecordQualifications Record
Hosts / YearResultPositionGPWD*LGSGAGPWDLGSGA
Flag of Oman.svg 2013 Did not qualify5005315
Flag of Qatar.svg 2016 3003211
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2018 312062
Flag of Thailand.svg 2020 311123
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2022 200228
Flag of Qatar.svg 2024 3012013
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2026 To be determinedTo be determined
Total1623111539

Asian Games record

East Asian Games record


Results and fixtures

2025

19 March Friendly Myanmar  Flag of Myanmar.svg0–0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Yangon, Myanmar
16:30  UTC+7 Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium
22 March Friendly Myanmar  Flag of Myanmar.svg2–2Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Yangon, Myanmar
16:30  UTC+7 Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium
4 June Friendly Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg2–3Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Pathum Thani, Thailand
16:00  UTC+7
  • Chansri Soccerball shade.svg59'
  • Jensen Soccerball shade.svg60'
Stadium: Thammasat Stadium

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Flag of England.svg Darren Arnott [1]
Technical director Flag of England.svg John Morling
Executive manager Flag of Hong Kong.svg Graeme Chan
Assistant coach Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jaimes McKee
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Hong Kong.svg Liu Chun Fai
Head of Sports Science Flag of England.svg Mathew Pears
Head of Performance Analysis Flag of Ireland.svg Christopher Jenkins
Team Doctor Flag of Hong Kong.svg Wan Hay Man Keith
Equipment Team Flag of Hong Kong.svg Cheung Tim Ho Andrew
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Samuel Chow
Physiotherapist Flag of Hong Kong.svg Lo Ho Cheung
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kwong Hoi Hang Karen
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Leung Hok Hin Frankie

Current squad

The following 23 players were named in the final squad for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification matches against Iran, United Arab Emirates and Guam from 3 to 9 September 2025. Names in bold denote players who have been capped for the senior team.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Chan Kun Sun (2004-08-13) 13 August 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rangers
1 GK Chung Hoi Man (2003-01-02) 2 January 2003 (age 22) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern
1 GK Ngan Ngo Tin (2003-07-03) 3 July 2003 (age 22) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern

2 DF Wong Ching In (2004-01-13) 13 January 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern District
2 DF Tsang Yi Hang (2003-10-27) 27 October 2003 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Lee Man
2 DF Sung Wang Ngai (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po
2 DF Loong Tsz Hin (2004-08-08) 8 August 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kowloon City
2 DF Lam Chin Yu (2005-03-05) 5 March 2005 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kowloon City
2 DF Krisna Korani (2004-03-02) 2 March 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po
2 DF Kwok Chun Nok (2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po
2 DF Yim Kai Cheuk (2004-12-04) 4 December 2004 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kowloon City
2 DF Lam Ho Hei (2006-05-03) 3 May 2006 (age 19) Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC

3 MF Ma Hei Wai (2004-02-03) 3 February 2004 (age 21) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shaanxi Union
3 MF Yung Ho (2004-09-14) 14 September 2004 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
3 MF Dai Tsz Hin (2005-01-03) 3 January 2005 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg North District
3 MF Sohgo Ichikawa (2004-07-30) 30 July 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
3 MF Jay Haddow (2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee

4 FW Matthew Slattery (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee
4 FW Lee Lok Him (2004-04-18) 18 April 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po
4 FW Anthony Pinto (2006-02-23) 23 February 2006 (age 19) Flag of England.svg Loughborough Students
4 FW Yeung Cheuk Kwan (2006-12-01) 1 December 2006 (age 18) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern District
4 FW Ng Yu Hei (2006-02-13) 13 February 2006 (age 19) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chongqing Tonglianglong
4 FW Chen Ngo Hin (2003-02-27) 27 February 2003 (age 22) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee

Recent call-ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Pong Cheuk Hei (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
GK Chan Ka Ho (2004-01-13) 13 January 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
GK Poon Sheung Hei (2006-09-29) 29 September 2006 (age 18) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Lee Man Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
GK Ng Yee Sun (2003-03-16) 16 March 2003 (age 22) Free Agent Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE

DF Kam Chi Kin (2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
DF Tsang Chun Hin (2005-01-14) 14 January 2005 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
DF Timothy Chow (2006-03-11) 11 March 2006 (age 19) Free agent Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
DF Li Wing Ho (2004-06-18) 18 June 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rangers Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
DF Herman Yeung (2004-01-23) 23 January 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
DF Tsang Lok To (2005-07-15) 15 July 2005 (age 20) Flag of the United States.svg Vermont Catamount Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
DF Jim Ho Chun (2007-02-02) 2 February 2007 (age 18) Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

MF Tang In Chim (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 (age 22) Free agent Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
MF Tsui Long (2007-02-15) 15 February 2007 (age 18) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
MF Prabhat Gurung (2004-07-14) 14 July 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
MF Chan Ho Ka (2006-06-18) 18 June 2006 (age 19) Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
MF Jovan Dan Choi (2006-01-30) 30 January 2006 (age 19) Flag of Portugal (official).svg Estrela da Amadora U19Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
MF Chang Chi Ho (2003-11-11) 11 November 2003 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
MF Chan Shing Chun (2007-02-05) 5 February 2007 (age 18) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
MF Chin Yu Ho (2008-02-13) 13 February 2008 (age 17) Flag of Portugal (official).svg Alverca U17Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
MF Ho Lung Ho (2004-02-18) 18 February 2004 (age 21) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kowloon City Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
MF Lee Ching (2007-06-12) 12 June 2007 (age 18) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rangers v. Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar , 19 & 22 March 2025PRE
MF Wong Sum Chit (2005-02-28) 28 February 2005 (age 20)Retiredv. Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar , 19 & 22 March 2025PRE
MF Chan Kwan Ching (2005-04-03) 3 April 2005 (age 20) Flag of the United States.svg Eastern Eagles v. Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar , 19 & 22 March 2025PRE

FW Law Cheuk Hei (2004-11-12) 12 November 2004 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Lee Man Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
FW Ho Tung Lam (2005-02-14) 14 February 2005 (age 20) Flag of the United States.svg WilmU WildcatsFlag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
FW Tong Wan Hei (2007-04-25) 25 April 2007 (age 18) Flag of England.svg Bede's SchoolFlag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025PRE
FW Ng Pak Hei (2003-01-21) 21 January 2003 (age 22) Free agent Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
FW Lee Chun Ting (2005-06-01) 1 June 2005 (age 20) Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kowloon City Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand and Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates , 4 & 7 June 2025
FW Michael Udebuluzor (2004-04-01) 1 April 2004 (age 21) Flag of Estonia.svg Tallinna Kalev 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

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

See also

References

  1. "Hong Kong coach says modern coaching set-up can help quest for 2034 World Cup". South China Morning Post. 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
Awards
Preceded by Hong Kong Sports Stars Award
Team Only Sport

2009
Succeeded by