Mark Francis Mercenes Swainston (; born 13 November 1999) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Crowborough Athletic.
Early life Mark moved to Hong Kong before his first birthday. He studied in Island School along with professional footballers Rory Lonergan and Barak Braunshtain.
Club career Kitchee Swainston joined Kitchee in 2014 and was promoted to their senior squad in July 2016. However, in December 2016 FIFA enforced a ban on numerous foreign players in Hong Kong, including Swainston, as he did not have a Hong Kong passport, thus making him a foreign player. This ruling was eventually overturned, and Swainston made his professional debut on 7 April 2017, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute for Hélio in a 10–0 victory against HKFC.
Loan to Hoi King On 24 July 2018, following a preseason friendly, Hoi King confirmed that they had acquired Swainston on loan.
On 25 August 2021, Swainston left Kitchee.
Eastern On 24 November 2022, Swainston joined Eastern. Mark made his debut in the 3–0 victory over HKFC in the Hong Kong FA Cup quarter-finals, coming on as a substitute for Leon Jones.
Move to England Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Swainston moved to England, joining Isthmian League Premier Division club Lewes before signing for Hastings United in September 2025. In December 2025, he joined fellow Isthmian League South East Division side Crowborough Athletic.
International career Swainston made his debut for the senior Philippines national team on 26 March 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOther CupsContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKitchee2016–17Hong Kong Premier League1000000000102017–1800002Appearances in the Sapling Cup0001Appearances in the Hong Kong Community Cup0302018–190000000000002019–205000500000100 Total6000700010140Hoi King (loan)2018–19Hong Kong Premier League1301Appearances in the Hong Kong FA Cup020001Appearances in the Hong Kong Senior Shield0170 Career total19010700010310 Notes
Honours
Club Kitchee Hong Kong Premier League: 2019–20 Hong Kong Sapling Cup: 2019–20
Kaya–Iloilo Philippines Football League: 2024
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