Chan Siu Ki


Chan Siu Ki is a Hong Kong former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer for Hong Kong with 37 goals. As he is capable of playing with either foot, he is sometimes tactically deployed as a winger on either flank.

Club career

Early career

Chan was spotted by the management of Tai Po when he was playing amateur soccer. At that time, he was working in a store operated by his family. He was responsible for stock delivery and eventually developed a strong physique. He played for Tai Po in the Hong Kong Third Division League. He was spotted by Rangers and joined them. However, he was almost immediately loaned and then sold to Kitchee and thus never played for Rangers.
At Kitchee, Chan developed into a strong and pacy striker as the club employed a 4–3–3 system. As he continued to impress, he was called up to the Hong Kong team in 2005. However, he was later involved in several disciplinary incidents at Kitchee and was suspended from playing duties by the club management. At the end of 2007–08 season, he joined arch-rivals South China for $800,000 HK, breaking the former transfer fee record of $500,000, paid by South China for Chan Wai Ho.

South China

At South China, Chan inherited the no. 7 shirt vacated by Au Wai Lun. In the 2008–2009 season, he primarily played on the right wing because the centre forward position was often occupied by Detinho or Cacá. In the 2009–10 season, with the signing of right winger Lee Wai Lim, Chan competed with new signing Leandro Carrijó for his preferred centre forward position after Cacá's return to Brazil. On 1 August 2009, at the Panasonic Invitation Cup, Chan scored the first goal in South China's 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur with an dipping half-volley from 30 yards. Subsequently, after the two clubs forged a partnership, he joined the Spurs for a ten-day trial at some point during December 2009.
His trial was terminated prematurely as he was recalled by the Hong Kong U-23s progressed into the final of the 2009 East Asian Games. He was ranked 63rd in IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer of the Year by International Federation of Football History & Statistics alongside Eduardo Da Silva, Mario Gómez and Fernando Torres.
In the 2009 AFC Cup, Chan was red-carded at the end of the quarter final first leg against Neftchi Farg'ona and was suspended for two games. He returned in the semi-final second leg to a packed Hong Kong Stadium, but was unable to help South China overturn a 1–2 deficit to Kuwait SC. The club eventually lost 1–3 and went out of the tournament.
On 15 December 2009, Chan scored a hat-trick for South China against Shatin. On 24 January 2010, Chan scored 4 goals against Happy Valley as South China won 6–2. This was the first time he had scored 4 goals in a local league match. On 30 January, Chan scored a goal to help South China overturn a 0–2 deficit to win the 2009–10 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield, 4–2. Chan was the tournament's top scorer with 4 goals and he was also named the Best Player. On 5 May, he was diagnosed with an osteophyte. But he still played in the second half of the game against Al Riffa in the 2010 AFC Cup. South China in the end lost the game 1–3.
In the 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League season, Chan scored against Sun Hei but was then involved with a collision with teammate Kwok Kin Pong, which resulted in a left knee ligament injury that sidelined him for a month. He returned from injuries in November to score two goals for South China against Kitchee, but could not prevent Kitchee from winning 4–3. On 2 February 2011, he scored two goals against Sun Hei SC to help South China win 3–2 and move back to the top of the league table.
In the 2011 AFC Cup, Chan scored the equalising goal from a Mateja Kezman cross for South China at home against Persipura Jayapura. In the away game to East Bengal, he was sent off after two bookable offences. In May, after teammate Kwok Kin Pong scored with a diving header in a Hong Kong FA Cup match between South China and Sun Hei SC, Chan rushed in to celebrate with Kwok, but his slide did not stop in time and caught Kwok in the face. The video was posted on the internet and picked up by Yahoo!'s Dirty Tackle.
On 20 November 2011, Chan was involved in a scuffle in a match away to Pegasus. In the confusion, he was seen on television to slapping Karl Dodd. Dodd retaliated and punched Chan in the face, resulting in him rolling on the ground. Dodd was sent off but Chan only received a yellow card. Chan has since apologised on his Facebook account. Chan only received a warning letter and escaped punishment from HKFA's disciplinary committee for his altercation with Dodd, and Chan was himself surprised by the verdict. He scored his first goal of the season for South China on 24 November when he headed in a cross from Kwok Kin Pong to help South China progress to the semi-final of the 2011–12 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield by beating Sham Shui Po by 2–1. Amidst his second smoking scandal in 4 months, South China's chairman Steven Lo announced on his official blog on 23 May 2012 that Chan's contract had been terminated by the club.

Guangdong Sunray Cave

On 10 July 2012, Chan announced that he had joined China League One club Guangdong Sunray Cave for a 12-month contract. On 11 August 2012, he scored his first goal in China League One in the match between Guangdong Sunray Cave and Chengdu Blades, where Guangdong Sunray Cave lost to Chengdu Blades 1–2.

Return to South China

On 31 December 2013, South China's boss Steven Lo announced that Chan would rejoin South China and be given the number 7 shirt. With Chan in the lineup, South China won their first silverware in three years, capturing the 2013–14 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield.
At the first annual Hong Kong Community Cup in 2014, Chan scored a goal and assisted on another as South China triumphed, 2–0.
On November 26, 2014, Chan scored the deciding goal in the club's 2–1 victory over Eastern. Chairman Wallace Cheung determined that night to award Chan with a "brave gold shield" and award all future players with one if they followed Chan's work ethic and dedication. Chan remarked after receiving the award, "The club recently experienced a lot of adversity lately, but I hope that the fans will continue to focus on our results and push us on!"
On 18 March 2015, Chan scored a goal against Pahang en route to helping South China top their 2015 AFC Cup group and ensuring qualification into the Round of 16. Later in the month, he was named the HKPL March Player of the Month. At the end of the season, Chan was rewarded with a new contract.
For 2015–16, Chan was switched to central midfield and asked to take more free kicks, corners and throw-ins. On 23 October 2015, South China defeated Metro Gallery, 3–1, in their League Cup group stage encounter thanks to Chan's first goal of the domestic season. On 27 December 2015, Chan missed a penalty in a Senior Shield semi final shootout against Eastern, allowing the latter team to advance to the Final.
On 24 October 2016, South China were upset by Rangers, 4–2, leading Chan to vent "General loans out troops, soldiers fight their own! Ridiculous! Ridiculous!" on his Facebook page. This was reflecting that Lai Yiu Cheong, who had been loaned to Rangers by Rambo, scored two goals in the match against South China. The criticism was met by action on the part of the board the following day as manager Ricardo Rambo was demoted. On 2 November 2016, Chan scored his first goal under new manager Dejan Antonic in a 2–0 victory over R&F.

Pegasus

Frustrated by a lack of playing time under Antonic, Chan handed in a transfer request in early January 2017. His request was granted and on 27 January, Chan was sold for $200,000 HK to Pegasus with the player singing a two and a half-year contract with the club.
On 8 April 2018, Chan scored a crucial goal off a free kick to lead Pegasus to a 2–1 win over Eastern in the quarterfinals of the 2017–18 Hong Kong FA Cup.
On 6 June 2020, Chan announced he would retire from professional football and transition to a career in managing karaoke bars.
Chan contributed 4 goals in 17 matches in his last season as a professional, including 3 goals in Sapling cup and 1 goal in the premier league.

International career

Chan has represented Hong Kong at both senior and under-23 international levels. He has scored 13 goals in 16 games for the U-23 side. While at full international level he has been capped 52 times by Hong Kong and he has scored 34 goals.
Chan was urgently recalled by the Hong Kong U-23 team from Tottenham Hotspur for the final of 2009 East Asian Games on 12 December 2009. He arrived just before the match and was called into play at half-time. Two minutes after half-time, he equalised for Hong Kong. He also scored a penalty in the penalty shootout a.e.t, helping Hong Kong to their first international football tournament title. On winning the gold medal, he exclaimed to the assembled media: "We are gold medal athletes, too!". The line has since been associated with him. Due to ligament injury to his left knee, Chan was replaced by Kitchee captain Lo Kwan Yee for the 2010 Asian Games.
In the second round of the preliminary competition of the 2010 East Asian Football Championship held in Kaohsiung in August 2009, he missed a penalty against North Korea but scored 4 goals against Guam. In a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, he scored a hat trick in a game against Timor-Leste, which Hong Kong went on to win 8–1. On 3 June 2011, Chan scored a goal against Malaysia in a friendly, adding his goal tally to 27 and helping him surpass Au Wai Lun to become Hong Kong's all-time top scorer. On 4 October, he scored the first goal in Hong Kong's 6–0 win over Chinese Taipei in the 2011 Long Teng Cup. Hong Kong thus successfully defended the trophy. he also won the Most Valuable Player award. On 29 February 2012, in Hong Kong's first match under new coach Ernie Merrick, Chan scored a hat-trick against Chinese Taipei as Hong Kong won the match 5–1.

Personal life

In 2009, soon after his move to South China and subsequent success with Hong Kong U-23, he became a celebrity in Hong Kong. His love life became a matter of interest to the local paparazzi. He was suspected to have committed adultery, after pictures of him and TVB actress Helen Lee had been leaked. He denied the accusations. He claimed to have broken up with Lee in August and gone back with Natalie in October.

Political views

He appeared on the government's television advertisement for the 2012 Legislative Council electoral reforms, in which he urged people to take their opportunity if they want to score a goal. The advertisement attracted a barrage of criticism against him on South China's official blog. Chan explained through his management company that he has no political views and he would not persuade people to support or oppose the LegCo reforms. He only accepted the invitation to appear in the advert due to the government's sincerity and he received no payment.

Endorsements

Chan is a spokesman for Jockey International along with teammate Man Pei Tak. Both claimed to be embarrassed at the photo shoot but were happy with the pay.

Honours

Club

;Kitchee
;South China

Club career

Updated 23 August 2011

International career

Updated 26 December 2017
#DateVenueOpponentResultScoredCompetition
130 November 2004Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore0–0 0Friendly
22 December 2004Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore2–20Friendly
39 February 2005Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong1–702005 Carlsberg Cup
45 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan6–002005 EAFF Championship Preliminary
57 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan15–072005 EAFF Championship Preliminary
611 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan5–002005 EAFF Championship Preliminary
713 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan0–202005 EAFF Championship Preliminary
829 January 2006Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–302006 Carlsberg Cup
91 February 2006Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–402006 Carlsberg Cup
1015 February 2006Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong1–10Friendly
1118 February 2006Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong2–20Friendly
1222 February 2006Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–302007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
131 March 2006Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh1–012007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
146 September 2006Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–002007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1515 November 2006Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong2–002007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
161 June 2007Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia0–30Friendly
1710 June 2007So Kon Po Recreation Ground, Hong Kong2–11Hong Kong-Macau Interport
1819 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Macau1–102008 EAFF Championship Preliminary
1921 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Macau15–152008 EAFF Championship Preliminary
2024 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Macau0–102008 EAFF Championship Preliminary
2121 October 2007Gianyar Stadium, Gianyar, Indonesia3–202010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2228 October 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong8–132010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2310 November 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–002010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2418 November 2007Olympic Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan0–302010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2519 November 2008Macau UST Stadium, Macau9–14Friendly
2614 January 2009Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong2–10Friendly
2721 January 2009Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong1–302011 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2828 January 2009Ali Muhesen Stadium, Sana'a, Yemen0–102011 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2923 August 2009World Games Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan4–012010 EAFF Championship Semi-final
3025 August 2009World Games Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan0–002010 EAFF Championship Semi-final
3127 August 2009World Games Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan12–042010 EAFF Championship Semi-final
329 October 2009Outsourcing Stadium, Shizuoka, Japan0–602011 AFC Asian Cup qualification
3318 November 2009Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–402011 AFC Asian Cup qualification
343 June 2011Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Hong Kong1–11Friendly
3523 July 2011Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia0–302014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3628 July 2011Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Hong Kong0–502014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3730 September 2011Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan3–302011 Long Teng Cup
382 October 2011Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan5–112011 Long Teng Cup
394 October 2011Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan6–012011 Long Teng Cup
4029 February 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong5–13Friendly
4115 August 2012Jurong West Stadium, Singapore0–20Friendly
421 December 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong2–122013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 2
433 December 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–102013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 2
447 December 2012Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–002013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 2
459 December 2012Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–402013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 2
466 February 2013Pakhtakor Stadium, Uzbekistan0–002015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
474 June 2013Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–10Friendly
4810 September 2013Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong1-00Friendly
4915 October 2013Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0-402015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5015 November 2013Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates0-402015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5119 November 2013Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0-202015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
525 March 2014My Dinh National Stadium, Từ Liêm District, Hanoi, Vietnam1-302015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
536 September 2014Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong, Vietnam1–30Friendly
549 September 2014Hougang Stadium, Hougang, Singapore0–00Friendly
5528 March 2015Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong1–00Friendly
563 September 2015Bao'an Stadium, Shenzhen, China0–002018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
578 September 2015Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong2–302018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
589 October 2015Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand0–10Friendly
5913 October 2015Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan1–012018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
607 November 2015Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong5–01Friendly
6112 November 2015National Football Stadium, Malé, Maldives1–002018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
6217 November 2015Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–002018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
636 November 2016Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong3–20EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2017 Round 2
649 November 2016Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong4–20EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2017 Round 2
6512 November 2016Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong0–10EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2017 Round 2
6631 August 2017Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore1–11Friendly
675 September 2017Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca City, Malaysia1–102019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round - Third Round

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.7 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei
2–0
15–0
2005 East Asian Football Championship qualification
2.7 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei
4–0
15–0
2005 East Asian Football Championship qualification
3.7 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei
6–0
15–0
2005 East Asian Football Championship qualification
4.7 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei
7–0
15–0
2005 East Asian Football Championship qualification
5.7 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei
9–0
15–0
2005 East Asian Football Championship qualification
6.7 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei
10–0
15–0
2005 East Asian Football Championship qualification
7.7 March 2005Chungshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei
14–0
15–0
2005 East Asian Football Championship qualification
8.1 March 2006Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka
1–0
1–0
2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
9.10 June 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Wanchai
2–1
2–1
2007 Hong Kong–Macau Interport
10.21 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Taipa
1–0
15–1
2008 East Asian Football Championship qualification
11.21 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Taipa
3–0
15–1
2008 East Asian Football Championship qualification
12.21 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Taipa
6–1
15–1
2008 East Asian Football Championship qualification
13.21 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Taipa
9–1
15–1
2008 East Asian Football Championship qualification
14.21 June 2007Estádio Campo Desportivo, Taipa
10–1
15–1
2008 East Asian Football Championship qualification
15.10 June 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Wanchai
2–0
8–1
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
16.10 June 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Wanchai
6–1
8–1
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
17.10 June 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Wanchai
8–1
8–1
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
18.19 November 2008Macau University of Science and Technology Sports Field, Taipa
3–0
9–1
Friendly
19.19 November 2008Macau University of Science and Technology Sports Field, Taipa
5–0
9–1
Friendly
20.19 November 2008Macau University of Science and Technology Sports Field, Taipa
6–0
9–1
Friendly
21.19 November 2008Macau University of Science and Technology Sports Field, Taipa
7–0
9–1
Friendly
22.23 August 2009Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung
3–0
4–0
2010 East Asian Football Championship qualification
23.27 August 2009Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung
3–0
12–0
2010 East Asian Football Championship qualification
24.27 August 2009Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung
4–0
12–0
2010 East Asian Football Championship qualification
25.27 August 2009Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung
8–0
12–0
2010 East Asian Football Championship qualification
26.27 August 2009Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung
9–0
12–0
2010 East Asian Football Championship qualification
27.3 June 2011Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Siu Sai Wan
1–0
1–1
Friendly
28.2 October 2011Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung
2–1
5–1
2011 Long Teng Cup
29.4 October 2011Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung
1–0
6–0
2011 Long Teng Cup
30.29 February 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok
1–0
5–1
Friendly
31.29 February 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok
2–0
5–1
Friendly
32.29 February 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok
5–1
5–1
Friendly
33.1 December 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok
1–0
2–1
2013 EAFF East Asian Cup qualification
34.1 December 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok
2–0
2–1
2013 EAFF East Asian Cup qualification
35.13 October 2015Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu
1–0
1–0
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
36.7 November 2015Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok
2–0
5–0
Friendly
37.31 August 2017Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang
1–0
1–1
Friendly

Under-23 International career

Updated 9 January 2010
#DateVenueOpponentsResultGoalsCompetition
129 May 2005Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong8–14Hong Kong-Macau Interport
230 October 2005Macau UST Stadium, Macau0–002005 East Asian Games
31 November 2005Macau UST Stadium, Macau0–202005 East Asian Games
43 November 2005Macau UST Stadium, Macau7–032005 East Asian Games
53 June 2006Macau UST Stadium, Macau0–01Hong Kong-Macau Interport
629 November 2006Al-Gharrafa Stadium, Doha, Qatar1–112006 Asian Games
73 December 2006Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar1–202006 Asian Games
87 February 2007National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh3–022008 Summer Olympics qualification
914 February 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–102008 Summer Olympics qualification
1028 February 2007Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan0–302008 Summer Olympics qualification
1114 March 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–202008 Summer Olympics qualification
1228 March 2007Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong0–102008 Summer Olympics qualification
1316 May 2007Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong0–402008 Summer Olympics qualification
146 June 2007Abbasiyyin Stadium, Damascus, Syria1–402008 Summer Olympics qualification
154 December 2009Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Hong Kong4–112009 East Asian Games
1612 December 2009Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong1–1 12009 East Asian Games