Barak Braunshtain (, ; born 10 June 1999) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast.
Club career On 29 October 2017, Braunshtain made his debut for Kitchee in the Hong Kong Sapling Cup. Kitchee won 4–0 against Peagsus.
On 3 February 2018, Braunshtain made his full senior league debut for Kitchee. He came on as a substitute for Diego Forlán in the 59th minute of the match. Kitchee would go on to a 5–1 win over Lee Man.
On 24 July 2019, Braunshtain featured in a summer exhibition match against reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City in front of 22,000 fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. Braunshtain was substituted in at halftime, contributing to Kitchee's only goal of the match. The match finished 1–6 for Manchester City.
On 27 September 2020, Braunshtain scored an impressive free-kick against Southern in the Hong Kong Sapling Cup final, guiding Kitchee to win the 2019–20 Hong Kong Sapling Cup and their second Hong Kong Sapling Cup title.
On 25 August 2021, Braunshtain left Kitchee.【港超聯】丹恩奴域與傑志續約至23年中 伍健形容U23新軍「有缺陷」 Sportsroad 25 August 2021
On 5 January 2024, Braunshtain returned to Hong Kong and joined Eastern.港超聯 巴拉克于楊正式加盟東方 on.cc 5 January 2024 On 25 February 2024, Barak scored his first HKPL goal in which his side eased past Resources Capital by four goals.
On 3 August 2024, Braunshtain joined Rangers.港超聯 巴拉克加盟標準流浪 on.cc 3 August 2024
On 7 July 2025, Braunshtain joined Lee Man.港超聯 中場再增兵！巴拉克投理文 on.cc 7 July 2025
On 16 February 2026, Braunshtain joined Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast.外流港將 巴拉克轉投青島西海岸 on.cc 16 February 2026
International career On 13 November 2025, it was announced that Braunshtain had received his HKSAR passport, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally. On the same day, he was called up to the Hong Kong squad for a friendly match against Cambodia and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Singapore.港超聯 理文巴拉克獲批特區護照 on.cc 13 November 2025
On 31 March 2026, Braunshtain made his international debut for Hong Kong in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against India.亞盃外｜巴拉克地標戰獻助攻 港足僅負印度非一無所獲 Sportsroad 1 April 2026
Personal life Braunshtain was born and raised in Hong Kong by Israeli parents. He was educated at The Island School.
Career statistics International
National teamYearAppsGoalsHong Kong202610Total10
Honours Kitchee Hong Kong Premier League: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 2016–17, 2018–19 Hong Kong FA Cup: 2016-17, 2017–18, 2018–19 Hong Kong Sapling Cup: 2017–18, 2019–20
Eastern Hong Kong FA Cup: 2023–24
References
External links
Barak Braunshtain: Sport1 news article Israel