Barak Braunshtain


Barak Braunshtain is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder.

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.
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.
On 25 August 2021, Braunshtain left Kitchee.
On 5 January 2024, Braunshtain returned to Hong Kong and joined Eastern. 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.
On 7 July 2025, Braunshtain joined Lee Man.

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.

Personal life

Braunshtain was born and raised in Hong Kong by Israeli parents. He was educated at The Island School.

Honours

;Kitchee
;Eastern