The Hong Kong and Kitchee defender Tong Kin-man has announced his retirement as a player

The 37-year-old right-back has been a fan favourite at Kitchee. He spent his last six seasons with the club, winning four Premier League titles, and competing in the Asian Champions League three times.

Tong has also played for Pegasus and Happy Valley since making his top flight debut as a 15-year-old back in 2000.

Tong was a late bloomer who made his international debut at age 32.

He went on to play 11 games for Hong Kong, including the World Cup qualifiers last June.