Hong Kong under-23
Nickname(s)蛟龍 (The Dragons)
勁揪 (Smash)
AssociationHong Kong Football Association (HKFA)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationEAFF (East Asia)
Head coachSzeto Man Chun
Home stadiumHong Kong Stadium
Mong Kok Stadium
First colours
Second colours
Biggest win
Hong Kong Hong Kong 81 Macau Macau
(Hong Kong, May 29, 2005)
Macau Macau 07 Hong Kong Hong Kong
(Macau, November 3, 2005)
Biggest defeat
 Uzbekistan 10–0 Hong Kong 
(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.

Competition history

Denotes draws includes knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games record

Before 1992, see Hong Kong national football team
Olympic Games Record Qualifications Record
Hosts / Year Result Position GP W D* L GS GA GP W D L GS GA
Spain 1992did not qualify 623166
United States 1996 4004117
Australia 2000 84131412
Greece 2004 420233
China 2008 8205515
United Kingdom 2012 420273
Brazil 2016 3003211
Japan 2020 311123
France 2024 3012013
Total 40136234083

AFC U-23 Asian Cup

AFC U-22/23 Championship, AFC U-23 Asian Cup Record Qualifications Record
Hosts / Year Result Position GP W D* L GS GA GP W D L GS GA
Oman 2013did not qualify 5005315
Qatar 2016 3003211
China 2018 312062
Thailand 2020 311123
Uzbekistan 2022 200228
Qatar 2024 3012013
Saudi Arabia 2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 1623111539

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  0–1  Hong Kong Kallang, Singapore
20:30 UTC+8 Ichikawa 40' Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium
Referee: Farhan Mohd (Singapore)
26 March 2023 (2023-03-26) 2023 Merlion Cup Final Malaysia  2–1  Hong Kong Kallang, Singapore
21:15 UTC+8 Najmudin 74'
Mazlan 79'
Lau Ka Kiu 80' Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium
Referee: Ahmad A’Qashah
15 June 2023 (2023-06-15) Friendly Tajikistan  1–1  Hong Kong Dushanbe, Tajikistan
17:30 UTC+5 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Sayodjon Zayniddinov (Tajikistan)
19 June 2023 (2023-06-19) Friendly Tajikistan  2–1  Hong Kong Dushanbe, Tajikistan
17:30 UTC+5 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
6 September 2023 (2023-09-06) 2024 AFC U-23 ACQ Iran  3–0  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  0–10  Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:00 UTC+5 Report
Stadium: JAR Stadium
12 September 2023 (2023-09-12) 2024 AFC U-23 ACQ Hong Kong  0–0  Afghanistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
17:00 UTC+5 Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium
22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2022 Asian Games GS Hong Kong  0–1  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  2–1  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  1–0  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  0–1  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  0–4  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  4–0  Hong Kong Hangzhou, China
16:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 9,825
Referee: Ngô Duy Lân (Vietnam)

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Hong Kong Szeto Man Chun
Technical director Spain Carlos Antón
Executive manager Hong Kong Liu Chun Fai
Assistant coach Japan Hosaka Takuro
Assistant coach Hong Kong Jaimes McKee
Goalkeeping coach Hong Kong Liu Chun Fai
Physical Coach England Mathew Pears
Technical Staff Hong Kong Wu Chi Hang
Hong Kong Fan Chun Yip
Physiotherapist Hong Kong Lo Ho Cheong
Hong Kong 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 Tajikistan Tajikistan.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Ng Wai Him (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 2 0 Hong Kong Southern
1GK Michael Wan (2001-06-23) 23 June 2001 1 0 Hong Kong HK U23
1GK Pong Cheuk Hei (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 1 0 Hong Kong Resources Capital

2DF Leung Yau Wai (2002-01-13) 13 January 2002 6 0 Hong Kong Southern
2DF Chan Yun Tung (2002-07-07) 7 July 2002 4 0 Hong Kong Southern
2DF Law Cheuk Hei (2004-11-12) 12 November 2004 3 0 Hong Kong Lee Man
2DF Yip Cheuk Man (2001-10-12) 12 October 2001 3 0 Hong Kong North District
2DF Lai Hoi To (2002-08-12) 12 August 2002 2 0 Hong Kong HK U23
2DF Yim Kai Cheuk (2004-12-04) 4 December 2004 2 0 Hong Kong HK U23
2DF Tsang Yi Hang (2003-10-27) 27 October 2003 2 0 Free Agent
2DF Krisna Korani (2004-03-02) 2 March 2004 1 0 Hong Kong HK U23

3MF Sohgo Ichikawa (2004-07-30) 30 July 2004 5 1 Hong Kong Southern
3MF Yu Joy Yin (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 5 0 Hong Kong Eastern
3MF Lau Kwan Ching (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002 4 0 Hong Kong North District
3MF Cheng Chun Wang (2001-02-11) 11 February 2001 3 0 Hong Kong HK U23
3MF Ho Lung Ho (2004-02-18) 18 February 2004 2 0 Hong Kong HK U23
3MF Lam Lok Yin (2001-11-19) 19 November 2001 2 0 Hong Kong Resources Capital

4FW Lau Ka Kiu (2002-02-10) 10 February 2002 4 1 Hong Kong HK U23
4FW Chen Ngo Hin (2003-02-27) 27 February 2003 4 1 Hong Kong Southern
4FW Ho Ka Chi (2002-07-16) 16 July 2002 2 0 Hong Kong HK U23
4FW Wong Ho Chun (2002-04-02) 2 April 2002 1 0 Hong Kong Eastern
4FW Prabhat Gurung (2004-07-14) 14 July 2004 1 0 Hong Kong Eastern
4FW Lee Lok Him (2004-04-18) 18 April 2004 0 0 Hong Kong 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.

  • Head coach: Norway Jorn Andersen
  • Assistant coach: Hong Kong Cheung Yick Ming Gerby
  • Goalkeeper coach: Hong Kong Fan Chun Yip
  • Physiotherapist: Hong Kong Leung Hok Hin Frankie
  • Team Manager: Hong Kong Yeung Kin Hon

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

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Ng Wai Him (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 2 0 Hong Kong Southern
18 1GK Pong Cheuk Hei (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 1 0 Hong Kong Resources Capital
19 1GK Tse Ka Wing (1999-09-04) 4 September 1999 8 0 Hong Kong Tai Po

2 2DF Chan Hoi Pak (1999-01-29) 29 January 1999 3 0 Hong Kong Southern
3 2DF Alexander Jojo (1999-02-11) 11 February 1999 7 0 Hong Kong Tai Po
4 2DF Li Ngai Hoi* (1994-10-15) 15 October 1994 10 1 Hong Kong Rangers
5 2DF Yip Cheuk Man (2001-10-12) 12 October 2001 10 0 Hong Kong North District
12 2DF Timothy Chow (2006-03-11) 11 March 2006 5 0 Hong Kong HKFC
22 2DF Tsang Yi Hang (2003-10-27) 27 October 2003 10 0 Hong Kong HK U23

6 3MF Wu Chun Ming* (1997-11-21) 21 November 1997 11 1 Hong Kong Lee Man
7 3MF Jordan Lam (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 10 3 Hong Kong North District
8 3MF Wong Ho Chun (2002-04-02) 2 April 2002 9 0 Hong Kong Eastern
14 3MF Yu Joy Yin (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 12 0 Hong Kong Eastern
16 3MF Lam Hin Ting (1999-12-09) 9 December 1999 10 0 Hong Kong Rangers
20 3MF Sohgo Ichikawa (2004-07-30) 30 July 2004 9 1 Hong Kong Southern
21 3MF Cheng Chun Wang (2001-02-11) 11 February 2001 9 0 Hong Kong HK U23

9 4FW Matt Orr* (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997 13 1 China Guangxi Pingguo Haliao
10 4FW Sun Ming Him (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 7 0 Hong Kong Eastern
11 4FW Poon Pui Hin (2000-10-03) 3 October 2000 6 1 Hong Kong Kitchee
13 4FW Jahangir Khan (2000-10-03) 3 October 2000 3 0 Hong Kong HKFC
15 4FW Lau Ka Kiu (2002-02-10) 10 February 2002 11 1 Hong Kong HK U23
17 4FW Chang Hei Yin (2000-04-06) 6 April 2000 7 0 Hong Kong Lee Man

* Over-aged player.

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 Lo Siu Kei (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 0 0 Hong Kong Rangers 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
GK Law Ho Yeung (2001-03-09) 9 March 2001 0 0 Free Agent 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE

DF Shinichi Chan (2002-09-05) 5 September 2002 5 0 Hong Kong Kitchee 2022 Asian GamesPRE
DF Sung Wang Ngai (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 3 0 Hong Kong HK U23 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Kam Chi Kin (2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 0 0 Hong Kong Kitchee 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Timothy Chow (2006-03-11) 11 March 2006 2 0 Hong Kong HKFC 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Ching In (2004-01-13) 13 January 2004 0 0 Portugal Fontainhas 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Chun (2002-08-02) 2 August 2002 0 0 Free Agent 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Yat (2002-08-02) 2 August 2002 0 0 Free Agent 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
DF Wong Ching Yeung (2001-10-02) 2 October 2001 0 0 Hong Kong Sham Shui Po Vs Tajikistan, June 2023
DF Tong Qiao Zhe (2003-10-13) 13 October 2003 1 0 England Harborough Town Reserves 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023
DF Wong Ching Tak (2002-03-04) 4 March 2002 0 0 Hong Kong Resources Capital 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE

MF Tang In Chim (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 3 0 Hong Kong HK U23 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
MF Chiu Wan Chun (2001-05-14) 14 May 2001 2 0 Hong Kong Resources Capital 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
MF Lee Chun Yin (2004-07-12) 12 July 2004 0 0 Hong Kong HKFC 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023
MF Yuen Chun Him (2006-01-07) 7 January 2006 0 0 Hong Kong Kitchee 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE
MF Lai Pui Kei (2001-12-30) 30 December 2001 0 0 Hong Kong Rangers 2023 Merlion Cup, March 2023PRE

FW Matthew Slattery (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 2 1 Hong Kong Kitchee 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
FW Chang Kwong Yin (2002-02-24) 24 February 2002 1 0 Hong Kong Sham Shui Po 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
FW Kwok Chun Nok (2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 0 0 Hong Kong Tai Po 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, September 2023PRE
FW Maddox Kong (2002-09-17) 17 September 2002 2 0 Free Agent Vs Tajikistan, June 2023PRE
FW Ng Ka YeungRET (2001-05-02) 2 May 2001 1 0 Retired 2023 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

See also

References

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