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Yau Kin Wai (Chinese: 丘健威; Jyutping: jau¹ gin⁶ wai¹, born 4 January 1973 in Hong Kong) is a former Hong Kong professional football player.

Yau Kin Wai

Personal information
Full name	Yau Kin Wai
Date of birth	(1972-01-04) 4 January 1972 (age 50)
Place of birth	Hong Kong
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1991–1992	Kui Tan
1992–1994	Kitchee
1994–2005	South China
2007–2008	Sun Hei
National team
	Hong Kong	38	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Yau had played for Hong Kong First Division League club South China for more than 10 years and is regarded as one of the most decorated defenders in Hong Kong. He had been voted as the Hong Kong Footballer of the Year in the 1998–99 season and had been voted as Hong Kong Top Footballers for 6 times.

He retired at the end of 2004–05 season.

Honours

Club

South China

• Hong Kong First Division: 1996–97, 1999–2000
• Hong Kong Senior Shield: 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03
• Hong Kong FA Cup: 1995–96, 1998–99, 2001–02

Individual

• Hong Kong Footballer of the Year: 1999

Personal life

After retirement, Yau concentrated his career as a soccer commentator and in youth development. He is now a soccer commentator of Cable TV and mostly commentating Premier League matches.

External links

• Yau Soccer School

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