Lee Man full-back Chan wins first monthly award
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Lee Man defender Chan Yun-tung (陳潤潼) has been voted Hong Kong Premier League Player of the Month for August and September, marking the first such individual honour of his career. The award covered both months because the new league season began in late August and each team played only one or two league matches that month. Chan, 24, joined Lee Man from Kwoon Chung Southern this season and impressed at right-back with defensive solidity and two league goals early in the campaign. His form also earned him a Hong Kong call-up, and he made his senior international debut against Brunei in the ASEAN Cup.
Key Points
- The monthly award is presented by BOC Life, co-organised by the Hong Kong Sports Press Association and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China.
- Lee Man had four players recognised by the judging panel, with Chan finishing first on about 29% of the vote.
- Team-mate Chiu Chung-ngok placed second on about 20%, while North District striker Grant was third on about 17%.
- Chan started four league matches and one Senior Shield match, helping Lee Man keep three clean sheets in four league games.
- He scored against Tai Po and Hong Kong FC according to SingTao, while on.cc reported the first goal came against Wofoo Kowloon City.
Why It Matters
Chan's award underlines how quickly he has adapted after moving from Southern to one of the league's leading clubs, strengthening his case for a regular Hong Kong place. For Hong Kong football followers, his rise offers an example of a local defender adding direct attacking output while helping a title-chasing side pursue another Asian competition berth.