2025–26 Kitchee SC season

Kitchee
PresidentKen Ng
Head CoachInigo Calderon
StadiumMong Kok Stadium
Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
Premier League1st
FA CupQuarter-finals
League CupSemi-finals
Senior ShieldQuarter-finals
Top goalscorerLeague: Adrián Revilla (5)
All: Adrián Revilla (7)

The 2025–26 season is Kitchee's 44th season in the top-tier division in Hong Kong football. Kitchee has competed in the Premier League, Senior Challenge Shield, FA Cup, Sapling Cup this season.

Squad

First team

As of 10 June 2025
Squad No. Name Nationality Date of birth (age) Previous club Contract since Contract end
Goalkeepers
1 Wang Zhenpeng (1984-05-05) 5 May 1984 Dalian Shide (C1) 2005 2025
13 Ainikaer Maihemuti FP (2002-01-03) 3 January 2002 Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard (C2) 2023 2025
Defenders
2 Law Tsz Chun (1997-03-02) 2 March 1997 Youth Team 2008 2025
3 Roger Riera FP (1995-02-17) 17 February 1995 Atlético Sanluqueño (S3) 2025 2026
4 Matheus Dantas FP (1998-09-05) 5 September 1998 1. SC Znojmo FK (C2) 2024 2025
6 Jay Haddow (2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 Blackburn Rovers (E2) 2024 2027
22 Callum Beattie (2001-08-28) 28 August 2001 HKFC 2025 2026
27 Jordan Lam (1999-02-02) 2 February 1999 North District 2024 2025
Midfielders
5 Asier Illarramendi (1990-03-08) 8 March 1990 FC Dallas 2025 2026
8 Cheng Chin Lung (1998-01-07) 7 January 1998 Youth Team 2008 2025
10 Kendy Ikegami FP (1999-01-06) 6 January 1999 North District FC 2025 2026
11 Yumemi Kanda FP (1994-09-14) 14 September 1994 KF Besa Dobërdoll 2025 2026
16 Tan Chun Lok (1996-01-15) 15 January 1996 R&F (Hong Kong) 2023 2025
33 Thurain Tun (2005-08-22) 22 August 2005 Louletano U19 2026 2026
Strikers
7 Ruslan Mingazow FP (1991-11-23) 23 November 1991 FC Caspiy (K1) 2022 2025
9 Adrián Revilla FP (1997-09-30) 30 September 1997 Barakaldo CF (S3) 2025 2026
12 Wong Ho Chun (2002-04-02) 2 April 2002 Qingdao Hainiu 2026 2026
15 Martín Merquelanz (1995-06-12) 12 June 1995 FC Andorra 2026 2026
20 Leandro Martínez FP (1994-07-07) 7 July 1994 Sestao River Club 2025 2026
21 Seb Buddle (1999-07-27) 27 July 1999 Southern 2016 2025
30 Juninho (1990-12-11) 11 December 1990 Hong Kong Rangers 2023 2025
Players who left during mid-season
29 Kim Shin-wook FP (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 Lion City Sailors (S1) 2023 2025
Players who left on loan
18 Chen Ngo Hin (2003-02-27) 27 February 2003 Southern 2023 2025

Remarks:
FP These players are registered as foreign players.

U22 team

As of 28 August 2024
Squad No. Name Nationality Date of birth (age) Previous club Contract since Contract end
Goalkeepers
17 Pong Cheuk Hei (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 North District 2025 2026
23 Tuscany Shek (2007-12-25) 25 December 2007 Youth Team 2023 2025
Defenders
34 Jason Kam Chi Kin (2004-03-06) 6 March 2004 Youth Team 2022 2025
54 Chan Yin Hei (2007-05-04) 4 May 2007 Youth Team 2023 2024
63 Lai Wing Ki (2007-01-29) 29 January 2007 Shatin Shapei Youth 2024 2024
Chan Pak Yin (2007-04-30) 30 April 2007 Youth Team 2024 2024
Sin Wai Kiu (2008-03-18) 18 March 2008 Wan Chai Youth 2024 2024
Midfielders
32 Yuen Chun Him (2006-01-07) 7 January 2006 Youth Team 2022 2026
35 Marco Pirie (2005-01-12) 12 January 2005 Youth Team 2024 2024
37 Chan Shing Chun (2007-02-05) 5 February 2007 Rangers Youth 2023 2026
39 Chen Tao FP (2007-11-01) 1 November 2007 Youth Team 2024 2025
40 Li Siu Hin (2008-01-04) 4 January 2008 Youth Team 2023 2026
47 Yu Ching Wai (2007-09-25) 25 September 2007 Youth Team 2023 2026
50 Pang Hin Lun (2009-05-25) 25 May 2009 Youth Team 2023 2026
53 Chan Ming Yiu (2007-01-31) 31 January 2007 Youth Team 2024 2024
57 Ng Tsz Long Jan (2007-02-10) 10 February 2007 Rangers Youth 2023 2024
68 Lo Chun Hei (2008-05-13) 13 May 2008 Youth Team 2023 2024
Strikers
31 Matthew Slattery (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 Youth Team 2021 2026
33 Yeung Cheuk Kwan (2006-12-01) 1 December 2006 Youth Team 2023 2025
41 Lam Pak Yin (2008-10-04) 4 October 2008 Youth Team 2024 2026
42 Cheung Yin Hin (2008-06-18) 18 June 2008 Youth Team 2024 2026
56 Cheung Ka Man (2007-09-06) 6 September 2007 Kowloon City Youth 2024 2024
60 Yiu Tsz Leong (2008-09-26) 26 September 2008 Lee Man Youth 2024 2026
66 Ernest Tse Yin Tao (2007-06-06) 6 June 2007 Rangers Youth 2023 2024
72 Pang Hing Hei (2007-03-06) 6 March 2007 Youth Team 2023 2024
Players who left mid-season

Women team

As of 28 August 2024
Squad No. Name Nationality Date of birth (age) Previous club Contract since Contract end
Goalkeepers
1 Leung Wai Nga (1988-08-24) 24 August 1988 2023
55 Wong Hiu Yau Hazel (2010-08-31) 31 August 2010 2025
72 Chan Tsz Yiu (2010-06-06) 6 June 2010 2025
Defenders
4 Claire Chu Shing Yin (1988-11-01) 1 November 1988 Wigan Athletic 2024
9 Chung Pui Ki (1988-02-02) 2 February 1988 Wigan Athletic 2023
13 Chu So Kwan (2004-03-03) 3 March 2004 2023
14 Danielle Vos (2001-01-23) 23 January 2001 Kennesaw State University 2023
30 Chan Ka Wun (1990-01-01) 1 January 1990 2023
65 Lee Hong To 2025
Midfielders
3 Chan Hoi Ching (2006-06-13) 13 June 2006 Wigan Athletic 2023
8 Fu Chiu Man (1998-06-02) 2 June 1998 HKFC 2023
10 Cham Ching Man (1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 FC Zebra Ladies (J2) 2024
16 Lau Yui Ching (1994-08-15) 15 August 1994 Lung Moon 2023
20 Ho Yuet Ning (1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 2025
21 Li Sun Wai Rachel (2009-12-21) 21 December 2009 2025
23 Ho Mui Mei (1993-03-15) 15 March 1993 Citizen AA 2023
25 Choi Wing Kei (1998-01-13) 13 January 1998 2023
27 So Hoi Lam (1999-11-02) 2 November 1999 FC Zebra Ladies (J2) 2024
60 Fung Ting Yin (2010-09-16) 16 September 2010 2025
68 Tang Tsz Wan (2010-03-02) 2 March 2010 2025
Forwards
5 Chu Po Yan (2005-08-01) 1 August 2005 Citizen AA 2024
6 Wong Ka Sze (2003-10-30) 30 October 2003 Tai Po 2023
7 Kwong Wing Yan (1984-07-25) 25 July 1984 2023
17 Cheung Wai Ki (1990-11-22) 22 November 1990 Brisbane Roar Women 2021
18 Au Tsz Cheuk Annabelle (2006-07-24) 24 July 2006 Grace Citizen 2025

Transfers

Transfers in

Pre-Season

Position Player Transferred from Ref
GK Pong Cheuk Hei North District FC Free [1]
DF Roger Riera Atlético Sanluqueño (S3) Free
DF Callum Beattie HKFC Free
MF Yumemi Kanda KF Besa Dobërdoll Free
MF Kendy Ikegami North District FC Free
MF Asier Illarramendi Free Agent N.A.
FW Adrián Revilla Barakaldo CF (S3) Free
FW Leandro Martínez Sestao River Club Free

Mid-season

Position Player Transferred To Fee
FW Wong Ho Chun Qingdao Hainiu Free
FW Martín Merquelanz FC Andorra Free
MF Thurain Tun Louletano U19 Free

Transfers out

Pre-season

Position Player Transferred To Fee
GK Fynn Talley Free
DF Fernando Tai Po Free
DF Hélio Eastern District SA Free
DF Diego Bardanca Kanchanaburi Power Free
DF Leon Jones Eastern District SA Free
DF Bae Jae-woo Free
MF Chen Ngo Hin Southern Season loan
MF Aarón Rey AC Bellinzona Free
MF Yim Kai Cheuk Kowloon City District SA Free
MF Ngan Cheuk Pan Tai Po Free
MF Sohgo Ichikawa Southern Free
FW Yeung Cheuk-kwan Eastern District SA Free
FW Poon Pui Hin Lee Man FC Free
FW Luís Machado Ethnikos Free
FW Welthon Free
FW Sherzod Temirov Erbil SC Free

Mid-season

Position Player Transferred To Fee
FW Kim Shin-wook Termination

Club officials

Club senior staff

Position Name
President Ken Ng
General Manager Wilson Ng
Technical Director Jordi Tarrés
Licensing and Public Relations Manager Ng Yee Yun
Director of Marketing Lo Shuk Ting
Director of Football Chu Chi Kwong
Director of Youth Training Development Chu Chi Kwong
Technical Director of Football Academy
Competition Manager Chiu Yun Shing
Customer Service Manager Cheng Ching Yu

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Iñigo Calderón
Assistant head coach Poon Man Chun
Fernando Recio
First-Team assistant coach Huang Yang
Roberto
Goalkeeping coach Guo Jianqiao
Head Physical Coach & Head of Data Analysis
Strength & Conditioning Coach Kobe Kou
Tactical Analyst Dani Cancela
Team Assistant
Men U22 Team coach
Men U18 Youth Team coach
Men U16 Youth Team coach Gao Wen
Men U14 Youth Team coach
Women Team Head coach Cheung Po Chun
Women U18 Youth Team coach Cheung Po Chun
Women U15 Youth Team coach Cheung Wai Ki
Kitchee Academy Director Chu Chi Kwong
Kitchee Academy coach Gao Wen
Kitchee Director of Elite Youth Edgar Cardoso
Professional Footballer Preparatory Programme coach Chu Chi Kwong
Club Consultant Doctor Dr. Yung Shu Hang
Club Consultant Dietitian Sylvia Lam

Friendlies

  Win   Draw   Loss

Pre-season friendly

Tour of Thailand (27 July - 3 Aug)

28 July 2025 1 Chiangrai United F.C. 1–1 Kitchee SC Chiangrai
Itsuki Enomoto 11' (pen.) Juninho 52' Stadium: Singha Chiangrai Stadium
31 July 2025 2 Lion City Sailors – Kitchee SC Bangkok
2 Aug 2025 3 Kesetsart F.C. 2–1 Kitchee SC Bangkok
Juninho 49' Stadium: Insee Chantarasatit Stadium
7 February 2026 1 Kitchee 1–3 Shandong Taishan Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
  • Zeca
  • Raphaël Merkies
Stadium: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground

Team statistics

Appearances and goals

As of 15 Feb 2026
No. Pos. Player Premier League FA Cup League Cup Challenge Shield Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK Wang Zhenpeng 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 0
2 DF Law Tsz Chun 3+4 0 0 0 1 0 0+1 0 9 0
3 DF Roger Riera 12 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 14 0
4 DF Matheus Dantas 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 1
5 MF Asier Illarramendi 8+1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1
6 DF Jay Haddow 5+5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 0
7 FW Ruslan Mingazow 6+5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2
8 MF Cheng Chin Lung 5+7 1 0 0 1 0 0+1 0 14 1
9 FW Adrián Revilla 13+1 7 0 0 1 0 1 2 16 9
10 MF Kendy Ikegami 10+2 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 14 4
11 MF Yumemi Kanda 10+2 7 0 0 1 1 1 0 14 8
12 FW Wong Ho Chun 0+3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
13 GK Ainikaer Maihemuti 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
15 FW Martín Merquelanz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 MF Tan Chun Lok 12+1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 14 0
17 GK Pong Cheuk Hei 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
20 FW Leandro Martínez 9+4 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 15 3
21 FW Seb Buddle 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
22 DF Callum Beattie 12+1 0 0 0 0+1 0 1 0 15 0
27 DF Jordan Lam 4+9 2 0 0 1 0 0+1 0 15 2
29 FW Kim Shin-wook 0+1 0 0 0 0+1 1 0 0 2 1
30 FW Juninho 9+5 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 4
31 FW Matthew Slattery 0+1 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 2 0
34 MF Jason Kam Chin Kin 7+4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 1
37 MF Chan Shing Chun 0+3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
40 FW Li Siu Hin 0+2 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 3 0
41 FW Lam Pak Yin 3+1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
42 FW Cheung Yiu Hin 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Competitions

Overview

League results summary

Hong Kong Premier League

Main article: 2025–26 Hong Kong Premier League

  Win   Draw   Loss

29 August 2025 1 Eastern 0–1 Kitchee Mong Kok, Kowloon
18:00 Report
  • Cheng Chin Lung 35'
  • Matheus Dantas  61'
  • Juninho  90+1'
 Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
Attendance: 2,706
Referee: Liu Kwok Man
14 September 2025 2 Eastern District 0–1 Kitchee Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan
18:00
  • Yiu-Cho Joe Chan  39'
  • Yoong Ka Hei  73'
  • Paulo César  87'
 Report
  • Leandro Martínez 87' (pen.)
  • Tan Chun Lok  25'
  • Roger Riera Canadell  75'
  • Matheus Dantas  81'
 Stadium: Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
Referee: Wong Wai-lun
20 September 2025 3 Lee Man 2–3 Kitchee Mong Kok, Kowloon
18:00
  • Willian Gaúcho 83'
  • Law Tsz Chun 86' (o.g.)
  • Merab Gigauri  54'
  • Lau Ka Kiu  90+4'
 Report
  • Kendy 41'
  • Yumemi Kanda 44'
  • Adrián Revilla 74'
  • Roger Riera  37'
  • Jay Haddow  48'
  • Law Tsz Chun  90'
 Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
Attendance: 1,626
18 October 2025 4 Tai Po 1–1 Kitchee Tsing Yi, New Territories
18:00
  • Michel Renner 63'
  • Law Chun Ting  73'
 Report
  • Adrián Revilla 67'
  • Leandro Martínez  31'
  • Callum Thomas Beattie  61'
  • Kendy Renato Ikegami Leira  72'
 Stadium: Tsing Yi Sports Ground
Attendance: 1,270
Referee: Yu Kin-fung
26 October 2025 5 Kitchee 3–3 North District Mong Kok, Kowloon
18:00
  • Wong Chun Hong 20' (o.g.)
  • Jordan Lam 69' 90+4'
  • Ruslan Mingazov 69'
  • Matheus Dantas  86'
 Report
  • Samuel Salustiano 23'
  • Elian David Villalobos 66'
  • Jahangir Khan 88' 19'
  • Chung Hoi Man  76'
 Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
2 November 2025 6 Kowloon City 0–5 Kitchee Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan
18:00
  • Lam Chin Yi  31'
  • Diego Eli  62'
  • Kang Jun-hyeon  68'
 Report
  • Adrián Revilla 25'
  • Juninho 45+1', 52', 56'
  • Yumemi Kanda 47'
  • Roger Riera  41'
  • Tan Chun Lok  58'
 Stadium: Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
Attendance: 685
Referee: Tang Hing-fu
26 November 2025 7 (Rescheduled) Southern 2–4 Kitchee Aberdeen, Hong Kong Island
18:00
  • Stefan Pereira 14' (pen.)
  • Song Ju-ho 60'
  • Kota Kowase  37'
  • Shin Ilsoo  45'
 Report
  • Kendy Renato Ikegami Leira 29', 35'
  • Ruslan Mingazov 43'
  • Leandro Martínez 45+1' (pen.)
  • Juninho  24'
  • Law Tsz Chun  90+4'
 Stadium: Aberdeen Sports Ground
Referee: Tam Ping-wun
2 December 2025 8 (Rescheduled) Kitchee 1–0 Eastern District Mong Kok, Kowloon
18:00
  • Yumemi Kanda 45+3' 22'
  • Cheng Chin Lung  35'
  • Matheus Dantas  68'
 Report
  • Leon Jones  28'
  • Helio  56'
  • Ahmed Waseem Razeek  62'
 Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
Attendance: 2,374
Referee: Yu Kin-fung
13 December 2025 9 North District 1–2 Kitchee Sheung Shui, New Territories
18:00
  • Samuel Granada 80'
  • Wong Chun-Ho  85'
 Report
  • Leandro Martínez 59'
  • Adrián Revilla 65'
  • Tan Chun Lok  38'
 Stadium: North District Sports Ground
Attendance: 950
Referee: Luk Kin-sun
11 January 2026 10 HKFC 1–2 Kitchee Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island
18:00
  • Enzo Dietrich 45+3'
  • Hugo Filipe  77'
 Report
  • Adrián Revilla 5'
  • Yumemi Kanda 45+1'
  • Jay Haddow  2'
 Stadium: Hong Kong Football Club Stadium
Attendance: 1,160
Referee: Ho Wai-sing
25 January 2026 11 Kitchee 4–2 Tai Po Tsing Yi, New Territories
18:00
  • Yumemi Kanda 11', 42'
  • Juninho 27'
  • Adrián Revilla 45'
  • Roger Riera  66'
 Report
  • Paulinho 67' 45+6'
  • Michel Renner 87'
  • Weverton Rangel  24'
  • Gerson Vieira  70'
 Stadium: Tsing Yi Sports Ground
Attendance: 1,424
Referee: Tam Ping Wun
17 January 2026 12 Eastern District 0–3 Kitchee Mong Kok, Kowloon
18:00
  • Ansah Maxwell  52'
  • Yakubu  90+3'
 Report
  • Asier Illarramendi 33'
  • Adrián Revilla 84'
  • Anson Wong 87'
 Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
Attendance: 529
Referee: CHEUNG Wai-lung, Mario
31 January 2026 13 Kitchee 3–0 KC Southern Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
18:00
  • Jordan Kam 24'
  • Matheus Dantas 73'
  • Jordan Lam 75'
  • Shin Il-soo  58'
 Stadium: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
Attendance: 639
Referee: Lau Fong-hei
15 February 2026 14 Kitchee 1–0 Lee Man Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
18:00
  • Yumemi Kanda 55'
  • Pong Cheuk Hei  89'
 Report
  • Mikael Severo  88'
 Stadium: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
Attendance: 2,159
Referee: Tam Ping-wun
1 March 2026 15 Kitchee 5–2 HKFC Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
18:00 Stadium: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
14 March 2026 16 Kitchee – Kowloon City Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
18:00 Stadium: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
21 March 2026 17 Kitchee – Eastern Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
18:00 Stadium: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
12 April 2026 18 Kitchee – BC Rangers Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
18:00 Stadium: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation[a]
1 Kitchee (X) 17 15 2 0 45 15 +30 47 Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage
2 Lee Man (X) 16 10 4 2 44 16 +28 34
3 North District (X) 17 8 6 3 33 24 +9 30
4 Tai Po (X) 17 8 4 5 33 25 +8 28
5 Eastern 16 6 3 7 23 27 −4 21
6 Southern (Y) 17 5 3 9 17 26 −9 18[b]
7 Kowloon City 17 5 3 9 20 32 −12 18[b]
8 Eastern District 16 5 3 8 14 12 +2 18[b]
9 Rangers 16 5 1 10 19 35 −16 16
10 HKFC (Y) 17 1 1 15 12 48 −36 4 Relegation to First Division League
Updated to match(es) played on 22 March 2026. Source: Hong Kong Football Association
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots (Play-off if the winner has to be decided).
(X) Assured of a top five finish; (Y) Assured of a bottom five finish
Notes:
  1. ^ Teams play each other twice (18 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top five and the bottom five).
  2. ^ a b c Head-to-head points: Southern 7, Kowloon City 4, Eastern District 2

Hong Kong FA Cup

Main article: 2025–26 Hong Kong FA Cup
7 March 2026 (2026-03-07) Quarter-final Tai Po 1–1
(6–5 p)		 Kitchee Mong Kok Stadium
18:30
Report
  • Revilla 33'
 Attendance: 1,948
Referee: Luk Kin Sun
Penalties

Hong Kong League Cup

Main article: 2025–26 Hong Kong League Cup
11 October 2025 (2025-10-11) Quarter-final Kitchee 3–0 BC Rangers Tai Po, New Territories
15:00
  • Yumemi Kanda 47'
  • Kendy Ikegami 76'
  • Kim Shin-wook 90+2'
  • Jason Kam  58'
  • Lam Pak Yin  68'
 Report
  • Ching-Wan George Cheung  62'
  • Chen Tao  90+4'
 Stadium: Tai Po Sports Ground
Attendance: 1,035
Referee: Poon Chun-kit
11 March 2026 (2026-03-11) Semi-final Kitchee – Kowloon City Mong Kok Stadium
Report

Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield

Main article: 2025–26 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
28 September 2025 (2025-09-28) Quarter-final Kitchee 2–3 North District Tsing Yi, New Territories
18:30
  • Adrián Revilla 45', 45+4' (pen.)
  • Tan Chun Lok  52'
  • Roger Riera  85'
 Report
  • Vinicius Soares 40'
  • Weverton 80' (pen.) 89'
  • Samuel Granada 82'
  • Carlos Andrés Páez  11'
  • Kayke David  12'
  • Wong Ho Yin  47'
  • Elian Villalobos  71'
  • Law Hiu Chung  90'
  • Wong Wai Kwok  90+5'
 Stadium: Tsing Yi Sports Ground
Attendance: 451

Remarks

References

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