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Timothy Chow
Hong Kong footballer (born in 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Timothy Stephen Chow (Chinese: 周子謙; born on 11 March 2006) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who plays as a defender.
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Early life
Chow joined HKFC at the age of 8, and from age 12, the club arranged for him to play against older opponents.[1] As a primary schooler, Chow enrolled in the Diocesan Boys’ Primary Division, and played futsal at that age.[2] After that, he played for Diocesan Boys' School.[3]
Club career
HKFC
In August 2022, Chow was promoted to the first team of HKFC.[4] Timothy made his debut for the club on the 20th of November, coming on for Jack Sealy in the 2–1 victory over HK U23.[5] Following his debut and at the age of 16, he made his first start for HKFC during a 2–1 win over Tai Po.[6]
Chow's defensive performances led to him winning the HKPL Player of the Match on 19 March 2023 against HK U23 and on 7 May 2023 against Southern.[7]
Chow scored his first HKPL goal on 7 May 2023 against Southern, making him the youngest goal scorer in HKPL history.[7] He was voted Best U22 Player of the Team by Sapling Cup for the 2022–23 season.[8]
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International career
In October 2022, Chow captained and scored a goal for the Hong Kong national under-17 football team.[6]
Chow went on to represent the Hong Kong national under-23 football team during the 2023 Merlion Cup. Chow made a total of 2 appearances for the representative team in the Merlion Cup, returning with a 2nd place title.[10]
Chow was a member of the final squad for the 2022 Asian Games that finished fourth in the competition, the best for Hong Kong since its first appearance in 1954.[11] Chow was the youngest player in the team squads of the Football men's tournament at the 2022 Asian Games.
Chow was named in the 43-man preliminary squad in preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iran and Turkmenistan.
On 5 September 2024, Chow made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Solomon Islands.
Style of play
Chow models his playing style after Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez.[1]
Personal life
Timothy has an older brother, Christopher Chow, who currently plays for Pomona.
Timothy is reportedly in a relationship with his high-school sweetheart, Natalie Cheng.
References
External links
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