Chris Yip-Au Hew Seem (born October 1994) is a Singaporean football professional head coach and former footballer who is currently the head coach of the Seychelles women's national team.
Early life
Yip-Au was born in 1994 in Singapore. She was described as having "been a part of Singapore’s international football setup since she was 14-years-old".
Education
Yip-Au attended Bowen Secondary School and Victoria Junior College in Singapore. After that, she attended Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
She received her AFC 'A' Diploma license by AFC in August 2025.
Playing career
Yip-Au represented Singapore internationally. She played for the Singapore women's national football team at the 2019 AFF Women's Championship.
Style of play
Yip-Au mainly operated as an attacking player. She has operated as a winger and attacking midfielder.
Managerial career
In 2023, Yip-Au was appointed manager of the Seychelles women's national team. She managed the team during friendly matches against Mali and South Sudan.
Personal life
Yip-Au obtained a United States Soccer Federation coaching license. She has regarded Wales international Jess Fishlock and United States international Tobin Heath as her football idols.
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