Lee Hong Lim (, born 29 September 1983) is a former Hong Kong professional footballer who played as a left winger.
He is the brother of former professional footballer Lee Wai Lim.
Early age Lee and his brother, Lee Wai Lim grew up in Sha Tau Kok. They were discovered and recruited by Chan Ping, the team manager of Tai Po, who was impressed by the brothers in a street match.
Club career Tai Po Tai Po was in the Third Division when the brothers joined the team. The team were promoted to the Second Division League and the two brothers were crucial members of the promoted team, for which Lee scored 12 goals in 22 games. The team finished at the second spot in the 2005–06 season and secured promotion to the First Division League. Lee decided to quit his full-time job and became a full-time professional football player. He wore no. 7 shirt in 2006–07 season and had 2 goals in 21 games. Tai Po finished at the 7th spot in their debut season in the First Division League.
Pegasus Lee moved to Pegasus in the January 2009 transfer window. He has since scored an important goal in the League Cup semifinal against South China which ended 2–1 in Pegasus' favour.
South China On 9 July 2012, South China chairman Steven Lo announced that they have signed Lee for the 2012–13 season.2012–13 組軍消息 – 足主的話 – STEVEN LO'S BLOG He made his debut for South China on 2 September 2012 at Hong Kong Stadium, having scored a long-range goal to help the team win against Yokohama FC Hong Kong 5–2.
Pegasus In July 2014, Lee returned to Pegasus.
Eastern On 30 June 2015, Lee signed for Eastern.
Lee Man On 19 July 2019, Lee Man announced the signing of Lee at their season-opening media event.
In April 2023, Lee announced his retirement from professional football.
International career At the 2011 Long Teng Cup, in the final match against Chinese Taipei, Lee scored two goals and helped Hong Kong win the match 6–0 and retain the trophy.龍騰盃冧莊！香港隊好波！ Oriental Daily. 5 October 2011.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueSenior ShieldFA CupLeague CupAFC CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTai Po2005–06Hong Kong Second Division League211241000025132006–07Hong Kong First Division League1521010402122007–08Hong Kong First Division League1511030402312008–09Hong Kong First Division League133100000143Total6418714080008319Pegasus2008–09Hong Kong First Division League1030042411862009–10Hong Kong First Division League19422312472010–11Hong Kong First Division League164102131612872011–12Hong Kong First Division League182613032305Total6313931241046110025South China2012–13Hong Kong First Division League1664041–2472013–14Hong Kong First Division League000000–0000Total16640410000247Career total143372042051846120751
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsHong Kong2009202010302011622012102201360201410201500201640201710Total334
Scores and results list Hong Kong's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lee goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Lee Hong LimNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition14 October 2011Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan6–02011 Long Teng Cup2329 February 2012Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong5–1Friendly47 December 2012Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–02013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 2
Honours Pegasus Hong Kong FA Cup: 2009–10
South China Hong Kong First Division: 2012–13 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 2013–14
Eastern Hong Kong Premier League: 2015–16 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 2015–16
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