Ching Hong Aik
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| Full name | Ching Hong Aik | |||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1973 | |||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Malacca, Malaysia | |||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.56 m (5 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||
| Position | Left-back | |||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||
| Malacca Youth Team | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||
| 1993–2001 | Negeri Sembilan FA | |||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | Sarawak FA | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2010 | Negeri Sembilan FA | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Muar Municipal Council FC | 19 | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||
| Malaysia Olympic Team | ||||||||||||||||||
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||||
Ching Hong Aik is a Malaysian former professional footballer who primarily played as a left-back and defender. Born on November 30, 1973, in Malacca, he carved out a legacy defined by loyalty, consistency, and quiet excellence, making him one of the most respected figures in Malaysian football.[2]
Career Timeline
[edit]- 2002: Transferred to Sarawak FA for a single domestic season following his initial nine-year stint with Negeri Sembilan FA.
- 2003–2010: Returned to Negeri Sembilan FA, where he established himself as a senior presence and a veteran core defender for the team.[3]
- 2011: Transferred to Muar Municipal Council FC (MP Muar FC) alongside former Negeri Sembilan teammate Sani Anuar Kamsani.
- 2011 season statistics: Made 19 league appearances and scored 1 goal in the Malaysia Premier League before announcing his retirement at the end of the season.[6]
International Career
[edit]Ching represented the Malaysia national football structure at the under-23 level, earning a spot in the 1994 pre-Olympic squad managed by French coach Claude Le Roy.[7] He was also called up to senior national team training camps during his career peak. [8]
Honors & Achievements
[edit]As a key player of Negeri Sembilan, Ching contributed to the team's multiple major domestic championship wins in Malaysian football.[3]
| Tournament | Season | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia FA Cup | 2003 | |
| Malaysia Super League | 2005/06 | |
| Malaysia Premier League | 2005 | |
| Malaysia Cup | 2009 | |
| Malaysia FA Cup | 2010 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "華裔鄭宏育 大馬熬出頭". Apple Daily (Taiwan). 19 November 2005. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ Bakar, Nazri Abu (2 June 2024). "Liga Melaka kembali dianjurkan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 aircond (2 September 2025). "Ching Hong Aik: The Loyal Star of Negeri Sembilan FC". N9FC.com. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Bakar, Nazri Abu (13 November 2023). "Kenang jasa legenda". Harian Metro. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Bakar, Nazri Abu (20 November 2016). "Malacca scours for next football star through Datuk Soh Chin Aun Cup | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ https://www.sarawaktribune.com/veteran-sarawak-players-back-in-action-at-5th-kirin-cup/
- ↑ Bakar, Nazri Abu (22 January 2025). "Ramli Junit masih 'berbisa'". Harian Metro. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@terimakasihlagenda/video/7385203109104012560
External links
[edit]- Malaysian Super League Info
- Ching Hong Aik at Soccerway
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