Chan Man Fai


Chan Man Fai is a former Hong Kong professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Kitchee

In the 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.

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. 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.
On 31 May 2019, it was announced that Chan would leave Southern after two seasons.

Tai Po

On 29 July 2019, Chan was unveiled as a Tai Po player.

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. 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.

Honours

; Kitchee

Career statistics

Club

''As of 14 April 2007''

International

Hong Kong

#DateVenueOpponentResultScoredCompetition
19 October 2010Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung4–212010 Long Teng Cup
210 October 2010Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung4–002010 Long Teng Cup
312 October 2010Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung1–102010 Long Teng Cup
429 February 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong5–11Friendly
51 June 2012Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong1–00Friendly
614 November 2012Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia1–10Friendly
73 December 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–102013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 2
822 March 2013Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong1–002015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
94 June 2013Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–10Friendly
1019 November 2013Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–202015 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Hong Kong U-23

#DateVenueOpponentsResultGoalsCompetition
114 February 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–102008 Summer Olympics qualification
228 February 2007Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan0–302008 Summer Olympics qualification
314 March 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–202008 Summer Olympics qualification
428 March 2007Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong0–102008 Summer Olympics qualification
520 June 2009Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong5–10Hong Kong-Macau Interport
620 June 2010Estádio Campo Desportivo, Macau5–10Hong Kong-Macau Interport
-2 November 2010Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Hong KongSouth China0–40Friendly
77 November 2010Huadu Stadium, Guangzhou, China1–112010 Asian Games
811 November 2010Huadu Stadium, Guangzhou, China4–112010 Asian Games
915 November 2010Huangpu Sports Center, Guangzhou, China0–302010 Asian Games