Peter Man Pei Tak () is a former

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professional

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player and current amateur player for Hong Kong First Division club Eastern District.

Club career

2008–09

On 16 November 2008, Man Pei Tak played as captain and scored a wonder goal to help South China defeat arch rival

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3:1 in a league match. It was his first goal since he joined the Caroliners.

2010–11

Under coach Kim Pan-Gon, Man Pei Tak's playing opportunities were limited. But when Kim suddenly left South China near the end of 2010, replacement coach Chan Ho Yin allowed him more opportunities, especially at the right back position. In the

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, during the away game to

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, Man Pei Tak handled the ball and gave away a penalty which was converted by

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. Persipura eventually won the game 4:2 and knocked South China out of the tournament.

Managerial career

On 10 July 2019, Man was named head coach of

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. Less than a year into his reign, he was demoted back to director and assistant coach following

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's arrival as head coach.

International

In the

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semi final tournament, Man Pei Tak scored the opening goal against

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and paved the way for a 12:0 win, allowing

to qualify for the finals of the tournament in Japan. In the

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qualifying match away to

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, Man Pei Tak was named captain. But Hong Kong lost the game 0:4.

Personal life

In June 2018, Man and his wife Alice welcomed their first child, a son.

Endorsements

Man Pei Tak is a spokesman for

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, along with Hong Kong Pegasus former player

Chan Siu Ki Chan Siu Ki (, born 14 July 1985 in Hong Kong) is a former Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as an amateur player for Hong Kong First Division club Eastern District. He is the all-time top scorer for Hong Kong with 40 goa ...

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Career statistics

''As of 10 October 2012''

International career

:''As of 6 February 2013''

References

External links

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