Chris Yip-Au

Chris Yip-Au Hew Seem is a Singaporean football professional head coach and former footballer who is currently the head coach of the [Seychelles women's national Association football|football team|Seychelles women's national team].

Early life

Yip-Au was born in 1994 in Singapore. She was described as "been a part of Singapore’s international football setup since she was 14-years-old".

Education

Yip-Au attended Bowen Secondary School in Singapore. After that, she attended Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
She received her AFC 'A' Diploma license by AFC in August 2025.

Playing career

Yip-Au represented Singapore internationally. She played for the Singapore women's national football team at the 2019 AFF Women's Championship.

Style of play

Yip-Au mainly operated as an attacking player. She has operated as a winger and attacking midfielder.

Managerial career

In 2023, Yip-Au was appointed manager of the Seychelles women's national team. She managed the team during friendly matches against Mali and South Sudan.

Personal life

Yip-Au obtained a United States Soccer Federation coaching license. She has regarded Wales international Jess Fishlock and United States international Tobin Heath as her football idols.