Chan Man Fai
Hong Kong footballer
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Chan Man Fai (Chinese: 陳文輝; Cantonese Yale: Chàn Mànfāi; born 19 June 1988) is a former Hong Kong professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Chan Man Fai | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Hong Kong | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | Xiangxue Pharm. | 5 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Hong Kong 08 | 38 | (3) |
| 2007–2008 | Workable | 22 | (2) |
| 2008–2014 | Kitchee | 70 | (13) |
| 2014–2015 | Pegasus | 12 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | South China | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Southern | 23 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Tai Po | 9 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Citizen | 25 | (7) |
| 2022–2025 | Kowloon City | 58 | (20) |
| 2025– | Sun Source | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007–2010 | Hong Kong U-23 | 9 | (2) |
| 2010–2014 | Hong Kong | 17 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 19 November 2014 | |||
Club career
Kitchee
In the 2011–12 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield first-round away match against Pegasus, Chan was sent off for handball, his second bookable offence. He missed the home match as a result.[1]
Pegasus
Due to injury, Chan only played four matches for Pegasus, scored two goals and got two yellow cards.
South China
After the end of the 2014–15 season, Chan signed for South China. At the time of signing, he claimed that his relationships with the local players at South China were behind his reasoning to join.[2] However, he struggled with injuries during his season there and left the club without making any appearances.
Southern
On 7 July 2017, Southern announced via their Facebook page that Chan had signed with the club due to his desire to work with head coach Cheng Siu Chung.[3]
On 31 May 2019, it was announced that Chan would leave Southern after two seasons.[4]
Tai Po
Kowloon City
In July 2022, Chan joined Kowloon City.
International career
As a member of the Hong Kong national under-23 football team member, Chan took part in the 2010 Asian Games. He appeared as a substitute, took a pass from teammate Lam Hok Hei and scored the equalising goal for Hong Kong against United Arab Emirates in the 81st minute in the first group match. Afterwards, he claimed this was the most important goal of his career so far.[6] United Arab Emirates did not concede another goal again until the final when they lost to Japan. He also scored against Bangladesh to give Hong Kong a 4–1 victory.[7]
Honours
- Kitchee
Career statistics
Club
As of 14 April 2007
| Club | Season | No. | League | League Cup | Senior Shield | FA Cup | AFC Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Xiangxue Pharm. | 2004–05 | ? | ? | ? | — | — | — | — | ? | ? | — | — | ||
| Total | ||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong 08 | 2005–06 | 15 | ? | 0 | ? | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ? | 1 |
| 2006–07 | 17 | ? | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 | |
| Total | ||||||||||||||
| Career Total | ||||||||||||||
International
Hong Kong
- As of 19 November 2013
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Scored | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 October 2010 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung |  Philippines |
4–2 | 1 | 2010 Long Teng Cup |
| 2 | 10 October 2010 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung |  Macau |
4–0 | 0 | 2010 Long Teng Cup |
| 3 | 12 October 2010 | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung |  Chinese Taipei |
1–1 | 0 | 2010 Long Teng Cup |
| 4 | 29 February 2012 | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong | Chinese Taipei |
5–1 | 1 | Friendly |
| 5 | 1 June 2012 | Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong |  Singapore |
1–0 | 0 | Friendly |
| 6 | 14 November 2012 | Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia |  Malaysia |
1–1 | 0 | Friendly |
| 7 | 3 December 2012 | Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong |  Australia |
0–1 | 0 | 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 2 |
| 8 | 22 March 2013 | Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong |  Vietnam |
1–0 | 0 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 9 | 4 June 2013 | Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong | Philippines |
0–1 | 0 | Friendly |
| 10 | 19 November 2013 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong |  Uzbekistan |
0–2 | 0 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
Hong Kong U-23
- As of 1 February 2011
| # | Date | Venue | Opponents | Result | Goals | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 February 2007 | Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong |  Bangladesh | 0–1 | 0 | 2008 Summer Olympics qualification |
| 2 | 28 February 2007 | Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |  Japan | 0–3 | 0 | 2008 Summer Olympics qualification |
| 3 | 14 March 2007 | Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong |  Syria | 0–2 | 0 | 2008 Summer Olympics qualification |
| 4 | 28 March 2007 | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong | Malaysia | 0–1 | 0 | 2008 Summer Olympics qualification |
| 5 | 20 June 2009 | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong | Macau | 5–1 | 0 | Hong Kong-Macau Interport |
| 6 | 20 June 2010 | Estádio Campo Desportivo, Macau | Macau |
5–1 | 0 | Hong Kong-Macau Interport |
| - | 2 November 2010 | Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Hong Kong | South China | 0–4 | 0 | Friendly |
| 7 | 7 November 2010 | Huadu Stadium, Guangzhou, China |  United Arab Emirates | 1–1 | 1 | 2010 Asian Games |
| 8 | 11 November 2010 | Huadu Stadium, Guangzhou, China | Bangladesh |
4–1 | 1 | 2010 Asian Games |
| 9 | 15 November 2010 | Huangpu Sports Center, Guangzhou, China |  Oman |
0–3 | 0 | 2010 Asian Games |
