Richard Chin

Richard Li Hua Chin (born 15 October 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or full-back for Scottish Championship club Ross County. Born in England, he plays for the Malaysia national team.

Early life Chin is of Malaysian and Seychellois descent; his father is Malaysian Chinese and his mother is from the Seychelles.

Between 2014 and 2021, Chin attended Beths Grammar School in Bexley, England. In 2017, Chin helped the school to the Under-14s English Schools Cup alongside future Charlton teammate Euan Williams, as well as Lewis Bate and Samuel Edozie, who went on to play for Leeds United and Southampton respectively.

Career Charlton Athletic Chin started his career with Charlton Athletic, joining the club at the age of six. In doing so, Chin became the first person of Malaysian heritage to play in England's third tier.

On 22 March 2023, Charlton took up the extension option in his contract to keep him at the club until the summer of 2024.

On 3 May 2024, it was confirmed that Chin would leave Charlton Athletic when his contract expired.

Loans to Dartford On 23 March 2023, Chin joined Dartford on loan for the rest of the 2022–23 season. On 1 April 2023, Chin made his debut with the National League South side in a 4–0 win against Dulwich Hamlet.

On 24 November 2023, Chin returned to Dartford on an initial month's loan. On 25 November 2023, Chin scored his first goal for the team in a 3–0 win against Torquay United.

Loan to Bath City In February 2024, Chin joined Bath City on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. On 10 February 2024, Chin made his debut for the National League South side in a 1–0 win against Dartford, featuring in the starting lineup. On 17 February 2024, Chin scored his first goal for the team in a 3–1 win against St Albans City.

Farnborough On 1 August 2024, Chin joined National League South side Farnborough following his release from Charlton. On 20 August 2024, he scored a goal for the team in a 2–0 win against Eastbourne Borough.

Raith Rovers On 17 June 2025, Chin joined Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

Ross County On 9 June 2026, Chin joined Scottish League One side Ross County for an undisclosed fee.

International career As a result of his heritage, Chin is eligible to represent Malaysia, Seychelles, and England internationally. He expressed his interest in representing Malaysia early in his career.

On 29 August 2025, he was named in the Malaysia squad for a training camp ahead of friendly matches against Singapore and Palestine. Ahead of the friendly against Palestine, he expressed his hope to make his debut and contribute to the team. He made his debut for Malaysia on 8 September 2025, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute to replace Quentin Cheng in a 1–0 win over Palestine at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor Bahru.

Personal life Chin converted to Islam in November 2024, having recited the Shahada privately on his own initiative. News of his conversion became public in September 2025 following media coverage of a video showing him performing prayers at the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque in Johor Bahru alongside his national teammates and members of the Palestinian squad.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2021–22 League One

2022–23 League One

2023–24 National League South

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Farnborough 2024–25 National League South

Raith Rovers 2025–26 Scottish Championship

Ross County 2026–27 Scottish League One