Au Wai Lun

Au Wai Lun (; born 14 August 1971) is a Hong Kong former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Club career Au made his debut in the Hong Kong First Division League for Tin Tin on 20 December 1988 against Happy Valley. He was 17 years old, and the match ended in a 2–0 defeat.

On the pitch, Au was easily recognised by his hairstyle, often sporting peroxide-blond streaks. He wore the number 7 shirt for South China and captained the team.

A veteran striker, Au was valued for his international experience and strong aerial ability. Standing 1.81 m tall, he was regarded as one of the best headers in the league during his career.

In the 2005–06 season, Au scored 8 league goals. Despite his performances, South China finished 7th, two points above the relegation zone.

In the summer of 2007, after being offered a new contract with a salary reduction, Au decided to retire. He later returned to football as an amateur player for Eastern.

International career Au was one of the top goal scorers for the Hong Kong national football team. He retired from international football after an exhibition match against Manchester United on 23 July 2005.

He is also remembered for a famous moment in the 2002 Carlsberg Cup final against Honduras, when he passed instead of shooting during a one-on-one opportunity.

Personal life After announcing his retirement, Au worked with Star Publishing and a professional writer to publish his biography titled Lun · Football Biography (倫．球傳).

Career statistics

Club Club Season League Apps League Goals Total Apps Total Goals South China 2005–06 14 8 19 10 2006–07 11 2 17 3

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 7 May 1993 Beirut, Lebanon 2–1 2–1 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification 2 5 June 1993 Seoul, South Korea 1–1 1–4 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification 3 1 February 1996 Kowloon, Hong Kong 1–0 4–1 1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Honours Ernest Borel Hong Kong FA Cup: 1991–92 Viceroy Cup: 1991–92

South China Hong Kong First Division League: 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2006–07 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2006–07 Hong Kong FA Cup: 1995–96, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2006–07 Hong Kong League Cup: 2001–02

Eastern Hong Kong Third Division League: 2010–11, 2011–12

Individual Hong Kong Footballer of the Year: 1997, 2006