Timothy Stephen Chow (; born on 11 March 2006) is a Hong Kong former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Early life Chow joined HKFC at the age of 8, and from age 12, the club arranged for him to play against older opponents.感恩港會悉心栽培 17歲小將周子謙越級挑戰創驚喜 on.cc 17 March 2023 As a primary schooler, Chow enrolled in the Diocesan Boys’ Primary Division, and played futsal at that age. After that, he played for Diocesan Boys' School.
Club career HKFC In August 2022, Chow was promoted to the first team of HKFC. Timothy made his debut for the club on the 20th of November, coming on for Jack Sealy in the 2–1 victory over HK U23. Following his debut and at the age of 16, he made his first start for HKFC during a 2–1 win over Tai Po.聯賽首度擔正16歲周子謙︰有點緊張！ on.cc 28 November 2022
Chow's defensive performances led to him winning the HKPL Player of the Match on 19 March 2023 against HK U23 and on 7 May 2023 against Southern.[原文網址：港超聯 周子謙生涯開齋：鬆一口氣！ | on.cc東網 | 體波 https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20230507/bkn-20230507174317904-0507_00882_001.html]
Chow scored his first HKPL goal on 7 May 2023 against Southern, making him the youngest goal scorer in HKPL history. He was voted Best U22 Player of the Team by Sapling Cup for the 2022–23 season.https://hk.sports.yahoo.com/news/菁英盃-決賽前先頒最佳u22球員-港會周子謙得獎寫完美處子賽季句號-112134780.html
Lee Man On 4 July 2024, Chow joined Lee Man.港超聯 理文簽入18歲小將周子謙 on.cc 4 July 2024
Following the conclusion of 2024–25 season, Chow stepped away from playing career to pursue studies at Amherst College.
International career In October 2022, Chow captained and scored a goal for the Hong Kong national under-17 football team.
Chow went on to represent the Hong Kong national under-23 football team during the 2023 Merlion Cup. Chow made a total of 2 appearances for the representative team in the Merlion Cup, returning with a 2nd place title.https://hk.news.yahoo.com/港足-u22-球不敵馬來西亞-魚尾獅盃屈居亞軍-165556000.html
Chow was a member of the final squad for the 2022 Asian Games that finished fourth in the competition, the best for Hong Kong since its first appearance in 1954.香港隊 亞運男女足決選名單出爐| on.cc東網 | 體波 https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20230915/bkn-20230915170013034-0915_00882_001.html Chow was the youngest player in the team squads of the Football men's tournament at the 2022 Asian Games.
Chow was named in the 43-man preliminary squad in preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iran and Turkmenistan.
On 5 September 2024, Chow made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Solomon Islands.
Style of play Chow models his playing style after Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez.
Personal life Timothy has an older brother, Christopher Chow, who currently plays for Pomona.
References
External links
Profile at the HKFA