Barak Braunshtain
Hong Kong professional football player
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Barak Braunshtain (Hebrew: ברק בראונשטיין, Chinese: 巴拉克; born 10 June 1999) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Barak Braunshtain | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Hong Kong | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Qingdao West Coast | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2016 | Kitchee | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2021 | Kitchee | 13 | (0) |
| 2022 | Hapoel Herzliya | 6 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Hapoel Kfar Shalem | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | Hapoel Bik'at HaYarden | 13 | (5) |
| 2024 | Eastern | 10 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Rangers (HKG) | 23 | (2) |
| 2025–2026 | Lee Man | 7 | (2) |
| 2026– | Qingdao West Coast | 4 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2026– | Hong Kong | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 31 March 2026 | |||
Club career
On 29 October 2017, Braunshtain made his debut for Kitchee in the Hong Kong Sapling Cup. Kitchee won 4–0 against Peagsus.
On 3 February 2018, Braunshtain made his full senior league debut for Kitchee. He came on as a substitute for Diego Forlán in the 59th minute of the match. Kitchee would go on to a 5–1 win over Lee Man.
On 24 July 2019, Braunshtain featured in a summer exhibition match against reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City in front of 22,000 fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. Braunshtain was substituted in at halftime, contributing to Kitchee's only goal of the match. The match finished 1–6 for Manchester City.[1]
On 27 September 2020, Braunshtain scored an impressive free-kick against Southern in the Hong Kong Sapling Cup final, guiding Kitchee to win the 2019–20 Hong Kong Sapling Cup and their second Hong Kong Sapling Cup title.[2][3]
On 25 August 2021, Braunshtain left Kitchee.[4]
On 5 January 2024, Braunshtain returned to Hong Kong and joined Eastern.[5] On 25 February 2024, Barak scored his first HKPL goal in which his side eased past Resources Capital by four goals.
On 3 August 2024, Braunshtain joined Rangers.[6]
On 7 July 2025, Braunshtain joined Lee Man.[7]
On 16 February 2026, Braunshtain joined Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast.[8]
International career
On 13 November 2025, it was announced that Braunshtain had received his HKSAR passport, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally. On the same day, he was called up to the Hong Kong squad for a friendly match against Cambodia and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Singapore.[9][10]
On 31 March 2026, Braunshtain made his international debut for Hong Kong in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against India.[11]
Personal life
Braunshtain was born and raised in Hong Kong by Israeli parents. He was educated at The Island School.[12]
Career statistics
International
- As of 31 March 2026
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |