Hong Kong national under-23 football team

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Hong Kong under-23
Nickname(s) 蛟龍 (The Dragons)
勁揪 (Smash)
Association Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA)
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation EAFF (East Asia)
Head coach Szeto Man Chun
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

  Win  Draw  Lose

2023

24 March 2023 (2023-03-24) 2023 Merlion Cup Semi-final Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg0–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Kallang, Singapore
20:30  UTC+8 Ichikawa Soccerball shade.svg40'Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium
Referee: Farhan Mohd (Singapore)
26 March 2023 (2023-03-26) 2023 Merlion Cup Final Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg2–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Kallang, Singapore
21:15  UTC+8 Najmudin Soccerball shade.svg74'
Mazlan Soccerball shade.svg79'
Lau Ka Kiu Soccerball shade.svg80'Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium
Referee: Ahmad A’Qashah
15 June 2023 (2023-06-15) Friendly Tajikistan  Flag of Tajikistan.svg1–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Dushanbe, Tajikistan
17:30  UTC+5 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Sayodjon Zayniddinov (Tajikistan)
19 June 2023 (2023-06-19) Friendly Tajikistan  Flag of Tajikistan.svg2–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Dushanbe, Tajikistan
17:30  UTC+5 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
6 September 2023 (2023-09-06) 2024 AFC U-23 ACQ Iran  Flag of Iran.svg3–0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Tashkent, Uzbekistan
17:00  UTC+5 Report Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium
9 September 2023 (2023-09-09) 2024 AFC U-23 ACQ Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg0–10Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:00  UTC+5 Report
Stadium: JAR Stadium
12 September 2023 (2023-09-12) 2024 AFC U-23 ACQ Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg0–0Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
17:00  UTC+5 Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium
22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2022 Asian Games GS Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg0–1Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan Hangzhou, China
19:30  UTC+8 Report Stadium: Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 7,638
Referee: Ngô Duy Lân (Vietnam)
25 September 2023 (2023-09-25) 2022 Asian Games GS Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svg2–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Hangzhou, China
16:00  UTC+8 Report Stadium: Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 8,784
Referee: Foo Chuan Hui (Singapore)
27 September 2023 (2023-09-27) 2022 Asian Games R16 Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg1–0Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine Hangzhou, China
19:30  UTC+8
Report Stadium: Xiaoshan Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 7,219
Referee: Kim Hee-gon (South Korea)
1 October 2023 (2023-10-01) 2022 Asian Games QF Iran  Flag of Iran.svg0–1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Hangzhou, China
19:30  UTC+8 Report Stadium: Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 10,198
Referee: Kim Hee-gon (South Korea)
4 October 2023 (2023-10-04) 2022 Asian Games SF Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg0–4Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Hangzhou, China
18:00  UTC+8 Report
Stadium: Xiaoshan Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 7,456
Referee: Qasim Al-Hatmi (Oman)
7 October 2023 2022 Asian Games Bronze medal match Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svg4–0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Hangzhou, China
16:00  UTC+8
Report Stadium: Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 9,825
Referee: Ngô Duy Lân (Vietnam)

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Flag of Hong Kong.svg Szeto Man Chun
Technical director Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Antón
Executive manager Flag of Hong Kong.svg Liu Chun Fai
Assistant coach Flag of Japan.svg Hosaka Takuro
Assistant coach Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jaimes McKee
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Hong Kong.svg Liu Chun Fai
Physical Coach Flag of England.svg Mathew Pears
Technical Staff Flag of Hong Kong.svg Wu Chi Hang
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Fan Chun Yip
Physiotherapist Flag of Hong Kong.svg Lo Ho Cheong
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Yau Kai Ching

Current squad

The 23 players were named for the final squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers held in September 2023.

Caps and goals as of 15 June 2023 after the match against Flag of Tajikistan.svg Tajikistan.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Ng Wai Him (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
1 GK Michael Wan (2001-06-23) 23 June 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
1 GK Pong Cheuk Hei (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Resources Capital

2 DF Leung Yau Wai (2002-01-13) 13 January 2002 (age 22)60 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
2 DF Chan Yun Tung (2002-07-07) 7 July 2002 (age 21)40 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
2 DF Law Cheuk Hei (2004-11-12) 12 November 2004 (age 19)30 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
2 DF Yip Cheuk Man (2001-10-12) 12 October 2001 (age 22)30 Flag of Hong Kong.svg North District
2 DF Lai Hoi To (2002-08-12) 12 August 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
2 DF Yim Kai Cheuk (2004-12-04) 4 December 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
2 DF Tsang Yi Hang (2003-10-27) 27 October 2003 (age 20)20 Free Agent
2 DF Krisna Korani (2004-03-02) 2 March 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23

3 MF Sohgo Ichikawa (2004-07-30) 30 July 2004 (age 19)51 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
3 MF Yu Joy Yin (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 22)50 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern
3 MF Lau Kwan Ching (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002 (age 21)40 Flag of Hong Kong.svg North District
3 MF Cheng Chun Wang (2001-02-11) 11 February 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
3 MF Ho Lung Ho (2004-02-18) 18 February 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
3 MF Lam Lok Yin (2001-11-19) 19 November 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Resources Capital

4 FW Lau Ka Kiu (2002-02-10) 10 February 2002 (age 22)41 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
4 FW Chen Ngo Hin (2003-02-27) 27 February 2003 (age 21)41 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
4 FW Ho Ka Chi (2002-07-16) 16 July 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
4 FW Wong Ho Chun (2002-04-02) 2 April 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern
4 FW Prabhat Gurung (2004-07-14) 14 July 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern
4 FW Lee Lok Him (2004-04-18) 18 April 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23

2022 Asian Games Final Squad

The following 22 players were named as the final squad for the 2022 Asian Games held from 19 September to 7 October 2023, in which the team achieved a historical fourth place in the 2022 Asian Games.

Caps and goals as of 7 October 2023 after the match against Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ng Wai Him (2002-06-30)30 June 2002 (aged 21)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
181 GK Pong Cheuk Hei (2004-01-31)31 January 2004 (aged 19)10 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Resources Capital
191 GK Tse Ka Wing (1999-09-04)4 September 1999 (aged 24)80 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po

22 DF Chan Hoi Pak (1999-01-29)29 January 1999 (aged 24)30 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
32 DF Alexander Jojo (1999-02-11)11 February 1999 (aged 24)70 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po
42 DF Li Ngai Hoi* (1994-10-15)15 October 1994 (aged 28)101 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rangers
52 DF Yip Cheuk Man (2001-10-12)12 October 2001 (aged 21)100 Flag of Hong Kong.svg North District
122 DF Timothy Chow (2006-03-11)11 March 2006 (aged 17)50 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC
222 DF Tsang Yi Hang (2003-10-27)27 October 2003 (aged 19)100 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23

63 MF Wu Chun Ming* (1997-11-21)21 November 1997 (aged 25)111 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Lee Man
73 MF Jordan Lam (1999-01-02)2 January 1999 (aged 24)103 Flag of Hong Kong.svg North District
83 MF Wong Ho Chun (2002-04-02)2 April 2002 (aged 21)90 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern
143 MF Yu Joy Yin (2001-10-08)8 October 2001 (aged 21)120 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern
163 MF Lam Hin Ting (1999-12-09)9 December 1999 (aged 23)100 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rangers
203 MF Sohgo Ichikawa (2004-07-30)30 July 2004 (aged 19)91 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Southern
213 MF Cheng Chun Wang (2001-02-11)11 February 2001 (aged 22)90 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23

94 FW Matt Orr* (1997-01-01)1 January 1997 (aged 26)131 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangxi Pingguo Haliao
104 FW Sun Ming Him (2000-06-19)19 June 2000 (aged 23)70 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eastern
114 FW Poon Pui Hin (2000-10-03)3 October 2000 (aged 23)61 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee
134 FW Jahangir Khan (2000-10-03)3 October 2000 (aged 23)30 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC
154 FW Lau Ka Kiu (2002-02-10)10 February 2002 (aged 21)111 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23
174 FW Chang Hei Yin (2000-04-06)6 April 2000 (aged 23)70 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Lee Man

* Over-aged player.

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 Lo Siu Kei (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rangers 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
GK Law Ho Yeung (2001-03-09) 9 March 2001 (age 23)00 Free Agent 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE

DF Shinichi Chan (2002-09-05) 5 September 2002 (age 21)50 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee 2022 Asian GamesPRE
DF Sung Wang Ngai (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Kam Chi Kin (2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Timothy Chow (2006-03-11) 11 March 2006 (age 18)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Ching In (2004-01-13) 13 January 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Portugal.svg Fontainhas 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Chun (2002-08-02) 2 August 2002 (age 21)00 Free Agent 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Yat (2002-08-02) 2 August 2002 (age 21)00 Free Agent 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Ching Yeung (2001-10-02) 2 October 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Sham Shui Po Vs Tajikistan, June 2023
DF Tong Qiao Zhe (2003-10-13) 13 October 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of England.svg Harborough Town Reserves2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023
DF Wong Ching Tak (2002-03-04) 4 March 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Resources Capital 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE

MF Tang In Chim (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 (age 21)30 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HK U23 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
MF Chiu Wan Chun (2001-05-14) 14 May 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Resources Capital 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
MF Lee Chun Yin (2004-07-12) 12 July 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg HKFC 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023
MF Yuen Chun Him (2006-01-07) 7 January 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE
MF Lai Pui Kei (2001-12-30) 30 December 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rangers 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE

FW Matthew Slattery (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 18)21 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Kitchee 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
FW Chang Kwong Yin (2002-02-24) 24 February 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Sham Shui Po 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
FW Kwok Chun Nok (2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Tai Po 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
FW Maddox Kong (2002-09-17) 17 September 2002 (age 21)20 Free Agent Vs Tajikistan, June 2023PRE
FW Ng Ka Yeung (2001-05-02) 2 May 2001 (age 22)10Retired2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023RET

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

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References

    Awards
    Preceded by Hong Kong Sports Stars Award
    Team Only Sport

    2009
    Succeeded by