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Sung Lin Yung

b. 1965

Chinese footballer

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Born 1965. Sung Lin Yung is a Chinese association football player.

Stephen Sung Lin Yung (born 7 May 1965 in Tianjin) is a retired Chinese football player who represented the Hong Kong football team. Starting his career in China he played for the Chinese U-20 and the Chinese Olympic team before he established himself with Chinese top-tier side Tianjin where he played as a forward. Moving away from China he joined Hong Kong football team South China and became their utility player playing anywhere on the field, though he spent most of time as a defensive midfielder where he had a successful time with them winning several cups and the 1996–97 Hong Kong First Division League title with them.

International career Sung would then become a Hong Kong permanent resident before he played for the Hong Kong national team and played a major role in Hong Kong's World Cup Qualifiers in 1997. By 1998, he moved to other Hong Kong football teams Sing Tao and then Instant-Dict as well as represented Hong Kong during the 1998 Asian Games football event before he retired.

Honours South China AA Hong Kong First Division League: 1996–97 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 1995–96, 1996–97 Hong Kong Viceroy Cup: 1993–94, 1997–98 Hong Kong FA Cup: 1995–96

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sung Lin Yung?

Chinese footballer

When was Sung Lin Yung born?

Sung Lin Yung was born on 7 May 1965 in Tianjin.

What is Sung Lin Yung's occupation?

Sung Lin Yung is an association football player.

What nationality is Sung Lin Yung?

Sung Lin Yung is Chinese.

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Β· Wikidata: Q7640101

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