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Chak Ting Fung
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Chak Ting Fung (Chinese: 翟廷峯; pinyin: Zhái Tíngfēng; Cantonese Yale: Jaahk Tìngfūng; born 27 November 1989) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a right back or a left back for Hong Kong Premier League club Southern.
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Club career
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Rangers
Chak gave up his studies after completing Form 4 and took up professional football when he was only 16.[1]
2009–10 season
On 22 May 2010, after a 0–3 loss to Pegasus, Chak was taken by team boss Philip Lee to the stands to meet South China convener Steven Lo, sparking rumours in the press that he would join the Caroliners.[2] But in the end he stayed with the club.
2010–11 season
During the 2010–11 season, due to the cut on foreigners quota, Chak was named by Philip Lee as an important prospect for the club, along with teammate Lam Hok Hei.[3]
However, in January 2011, Chak was highly criticised by Rangers boss Philip Lee, for "sleepwalking" on the pitch after the club lost a league game to Pegasus. Philip added that he had no choice but to put him on sale.[4] Later in June, Chak confirmed he would stay with Rangers.[5]
South China
Chak joined South China in January 2013.
Tai Po
After South China's decision to self-relegate in June 2017, Chak left the club. He later joined his former South China teammates Tsang Man Fai and Leung Kwun Chung at Tai Po.[6]
Eastern
On 17 July 2019, Eastern announced that they had signed Chak.[7]
Southern
On 2 July 2021, Chak joined Southern after being released by Eastern.[8]
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International career
Hong Kong
Chak's first game for Hong Kong national football team was at home against Yemen in a 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification match in March 2010. Chak said he would treasure every second if he got on the pitch.[9]
Chak was named in the 25-man squad to face Malaysia on 3 June 2011.[10]
Hong Kong U23
Chak was named in the initial 23-man squad for the 2009 East Asian Games. But on the eve of the tournament, he quit after suffering an injury.[11] Chak was disappointed that he missed out on the gold medal.[9]
In the 2010 Asian Games, he suffered a broken nose in the match against Bangladesh and underwent surgery in the hospital after the game.[12] His nose was bandaged and although the doctor ordered him not to play, he appeared at the second round match against Oman with a face mask and was prepared to play. In the end, he was an unused substitute.[13]
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Career statistics
International
- As of 18 August 2012
Honours
Club
- Eastern
- Tai Po
- Southern
Personal life
Chak married his girlfriend Ceci on 4 November 2019.[14]
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