Richard Chin
Richard Li Hua Chin is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or full-back for Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers. Born in England, he plays for the Malaysia national team.
Early life
Chin is of Malaysian and Seychellois descent; his father is Malaysian Chinese and his mother is from the Seychelles.Between 2014 and 2021, Chin attended Beths Grammar School in Bexley, England. In 2017, Chin helped the school to the Under-14s English Schools Cup alongside future Charlton teammate Euan Williams, as well as Lewis Bate and Samuel Edozie, who went on to play for Leeds United and Southampton respectively.
Career
Charlton Athletic
Chin started his career with Charlton Athletic, joining the club at the age of six. He signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2021.Chin made his first-team debut in the EFL Trophy on 10 November 2021, starting in a 1–0 defeat to Leyton Orient.
On 13 September 2022, Chin started his first League One match, playing the first 72 minutes in a 1–1 draw with Forest Green Rovers. In doing so, Chin became the first person of Malaysian heritage to play in England's third tier.
On 22 March 2023, Charlton took up the extension option in his contract to keep him at the club until the summer of 2024.
On 3 May 2024, it was confirmed that Chin would leave Charlton Athletic when his contract expired.
Loans to Dartford
On 23 March 2023, Chin joined Dartford on loan for the rest of the 2022–23 season. On 1 April 2023, Chin made his debut with the National League South side in a 4–0 win against Dulwich Hamlet.On 24 November 2023, Chin returned to Dartford on an initial month's loan. On 25 November 2023, Chin scored his first goal for the team in a 3–0 win against Torquay United.
Loan to Bath City
In February 2024, Chin joined Bath City on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. On 10 February 2024, Chin made his debut for the National League South side in a 1–0 win against Dartford, featuring in the starting lineup. On 17 February 2024, Chin scored his first goal for the team in a 3–1 win against St Albans City.Farnborough
On 1 August 2024, Chin joined National League South side Farnborough following his release from Charlton. On 20 August 2024, he scored a goal for the team in a 2–0 win against Eastbourne Borough.Raith Rovers
On 17 June 2025, Chin joined Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers for an undisclosed fee.International career
As a result of his heritage, Chin is eligible to represent Malaysia, Seychelles, and England internationally. He expressed his interest in representing Malaysia early in his career.On 29 August 2025, he was named in the Malaysia squad for a training camp ahead of friendly matches against Singapore and Palestine. Ahead of the friendly against Palestine, he expressed his hope to make his debut and contribute to the team. He made his debut for Malaysia on 8 September 2025, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute to replace Quentin Cheng in a 1–0 win over Palestine at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor Bahru.