Chan Yuk Chi
Encyclopedia
Chan Yuk Chi is a Hong Kong
professional football defender
, also the captain of Tai Po in Hong Kong First Division League
. He has been a player for the club since 2002, when the team first formed and started to play in Third District Division League
.
and Hong Kong Rangers when he was in secondary school. But he has chosen to give up his dream on football and concentrated on study due to the pressure of handling both sides.
Since the time Third District Division League
was formed, Tai Po Football Club
joined the league and Chan Yuk Chi has been part of the team from that point. After finished the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
(HKALE), Chan Yuk Chi continued his study in Computer Science(Information Engineering)(not his first choice in JUPAS, which was Sports Science and Physical Education in Chinese University of Hong Kong
) in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
, where he obtained a bachelor in Engineering three years later.
At the time Chan Yuk Chi was studying in university, he shared his time between study and football again. After living in school dormitory for the first semester, Chan Yuk Chi moved back to home for the rest of his university time, as it was more convenient to attend the Tai Po FC
training sessions held in Tai Po
. He also took up the responsibilities as a trainer in the trainning sessions, as he is also a HKFA “C” Licence Coach.
At the time he graduated from the university, Tai Po Football Club
obtained the promotion from 2nd division
to the 1st Division
and he has become a professional football player since then(which is unusual in Hong Kong
as the common recognized declining of Hong Kong Football). He told the media that he would as least take part in professional football for 2 years to see if he would be capable to achieve something in football. He has also mentioned in several occasions, which being a professional football player is his dream, including in a conversation with Donald Tsang
, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong
.
Although not a guarantee starter since the club was promoted, in his first 1st Division
season Chan Yuk Chi still kept the captaincy and also experienced large portion of game minutes and many starting games, including played and skipped the whole 90 minutes of the notable match, winning against multiple cup winner Kitchee
in 2-1.(Tai Po
defender
Joel
scored the winner in 90' from a direct free kick) He played for the club in 19 matches in total in the first season.
Apart from a full-time player, Chan Yuk Chi is now also an assistant secretary in the club.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
professional football defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, also the captain of Tai Po in Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
. He has been a player for the club since 2002, when the team first formed and started to play in Third District Division League
Hong Kong Third District Division League
Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system....
.
Biography
Chan Yuk Chi was born in Hong Kong. He joined the youth team of Yee HopeYee Hope
Yee Hope Football Club is a now defunct Hong Kong football club which played in the Hong Kong First Division League between 1997 and 2001. In 1999–00 and 2000–01, the team played in the name Orient & Yee Hope Union due to sponsorship reason....
and Hong Kong Rangers when he was in secondary school. But he has chosen to give up his dream on football and concentrated on study due to the pressure of handling both sides.
Since the time Third District Division League
Hong Kong Third District Division League
Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system....
was formed, Tai Po Football Club
Tai Po Football Club
Tai Po Football Club is a Hong Kong football club. The club is formed by the Tai Po District Council. The club is named after their major sponsor, Wofoo Social Enterprises.- History :...
joined the league and Chan Yuk Chi has been part of the team from that point. After finished the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
The Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination , or more commonly known as the A-level, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority , is normally taken by senior students at the end of their matriculation in Hong Kong. In 2010, 39,772 candidates entered for the examination...
(HKALE), Chan Yuk Chi continued his study in Computer Science(Information Engineering)(not his first choice in JUPAS, which was Sports Science and Physical Education in Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
) in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a public university located in Hong Kong. Established in 1991 under Hong Kong Law Chapter 1141 , it is one of the nine universities in Hong Kong.Professor Tony F. Chan is the president of HKUST...
, where he obtained a bachelor in Engineering three years later.
At the time Chan Yuk Chi was studying in university, he shared his time between study and football again. After living in school dormitory for the first semester, Chan Yuk Chi moved back to home for the rest of his university time, as it was more convenient to attend the Tai Po FC
Tai Po Football Club
Tai Po Football Club is a Hong Kong football club. The club is formed by the Tai Po District Council. The club is named after their major sponsor, Wofoo Social Enterprises.- History :...
training sessions held in Tai Po
Tai Po District
Tai Po District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It covers the areas of Tai Po, Tai Po Kau, Ting Kok, Plover Cove and the northern part of Sai Kung Peninsula on both shores of Tolo Channel. It is located in the New Territories...
. He also took up the responsibilities as a trainer in the trainning sessions, as he is also a HKFA “C” Licence Coach.
At the time he graduated from the university, Tai Po Football Club
Tai Po Football Club
Tai Po Football Club is a Hong Kong football club. The club is formed by the Tai Po District Council. The club is named after their major sponsor, Wofoo Social Enterprises.- History :...
obtained the promotion from 2nd division
Hong Kong Second Division League
Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
to the 1st Division
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
and he has become a professional football player since then(which is unusual in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
as the common recognized declining of Hong Kong Football). He told the media that he would as least take part in professional football for 2 years to see if he would be capable to achieve something in football. He has also mentioned in several occasions, which being a professional football player is his dream, including in a conversation with Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang
Sir Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, GBM, KBE is the current Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of the Government of Hong Kong....
, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
.
Although not a guarantee starter since the club was promoted, in his first 1st Division
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
season Chan Yuk Chi still kept the captaincy and also experienced large portion of game minutes and many starting games, including played and skipped the whole 90 minutes of the notable match, winning against multiple cup winner Kitchee
Kitchee
Kitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League....
in 2-1.(Tai Po
Tai Po Football Club
Tai Po Football Club is a Hong Kong football club. The club is formed by the Tai Po District Council. The club is named after their major sponsor, Wofoo Social Enterprises.- History :...
defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
Joel
Joel Bertoti Padilha
Joel Bertoti Padilha , more commonly known as Joel, is a Brazilian football defender who plays for South China in the Hong Kong First Division League.-Woofo Tai Po :Joel joined Wofoo Tai Po in September 2006...
scored the winner in 90' from a direct free kick) He played for the club in 19 matches in total in the first season.
Apart from a full-time player, Chan Yuk Chi is now also an assistant secretary in the club.
Honours
- Hong Kong Third District Division LeagueHong Kong Third District Division LeagueHong Kong Third 'District' Division League is a division of the Hong Kong Football Association in Hong Kong. Along with Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League, it is the third overall tier of the Hong Kong football league system....
Championship 2003-04 - Hong Kong Second Division LeagueHong Kong Second Division LeagueHong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
1st runner up 2005-06