Kwok Kin Pong

Footballer with Hong Kong national team

Kwok Kin Pong - Footballer with Hong Kong national team
Born

March 30th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hong Kong

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Played as a defender for various clubs in Hong Kong and represented the Hong Kong national football team. Notable contributions include participation in the AFC Asian Cup and a significant role in local league competitions. His tenure at the club level included successful spells at Eastern and Wong Tai Sin, contributing to their defensive records. Demonstrated consistent performance in the Hong Kong Premier League.

Played for the Hong Kong national team

Competed in the AFC Asian Cup

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