About

Kitchee Sports Club was founded on 1 January 1931 and are a Hong Kong professional club based in Kowloon who currently play in the Hong Kong Premier League, and selected signed football shirts and match-worn pieces are presented here via Walkouts. The club’s modern rise, grounded in a long local tradition, makes individual shirts attractive to collectors who value provenance alongside a clear competition record.

The side has an established domestic record, having collected 12 league titles across the old First Division and the Premier League eras, and multiple cups such as the Senior Shield and the Hong Kong FA Cup. That domestic consistency is central to why shirts from certain seasons carry more weight, with league-winning strips and cup-final shirts routinely sought after by regional collectors.

On the continental stage Kitchee are notable for a milestone that changed perceptions of Hong Kong football abroad, being the first Hong Kong club to win a game in the AFC Champions League group stage and reach the round of 16. Match-worn shirts from those AFC fixtures and from high-profile cup ties are prized because they tie directly to landmark results against international opposition in the AFC Champions League.

Collectors should note that the supplied data does not list specific post-1970 anniversary release names or years; where such releases exist they typically mark club milestones or kit supplier anniversaries. In practice, collectors often chase limited anniversary runs and framed commemorative shirts issued around milestone seasons when they are documented by the club or by contemporary match photography.

Season and match magnets for Kitchee usually centre on domestic title campaigns and continental breakthroughs. Shirts from decisive Hong Kong Premier League title runs and from key Hong Kong FA Cup finals are chased because they were worn in decisive fixtures and often carry player-issued variants. Similarly, shirts connected to significant AFC fixtures gain added provenance when paired with match photography or club paperwork.

When it comes to away colours and decisive victories, collectors look for clear links between a colourway and a memorable result; regionally important away shirts worn in cup ties or continental away wins carry provenance value. Signed retail demand is also strong, and many enthusiasts explicitly collect fanshop shirts, not only match-worn items, especially early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases that differ from mass retail versions.

Provenance cues matter: teams of collectors prize authenticated signatures and accompanying evidence, and listings that include AFC Champions League group-stage win provenance alongside exact photo proof are particularly persuasive. Free worldwide shipping is sometimes offered with authenticated lots, and final listings typically reference the season or match that anchors the signature and match use, for example a Hong Kong FA Cup final and an AFC Champions League group-stage match.

Honours

Kitchee SC have built one of Hong Kong's most decorated records, consistently translating strong league campaigns into silverware. The club's headline haul stands at 12 league titles, split between six Hong Kong First Division crowns from their pre-Premier League era and six Hong Kong Premier League triumphs in the modern top flight. Knockout pedigree is equally evident, with nine Senior Shields and seven Hong Kong FA Cups underscoring a habit of delivering in one-off ties. On the continental stage, Kitchee broke new ground for the territory by becoming the first Hong Kong side both to win an AFC Champions League group-stage match and to advance to the competition's round of 16, a landmark that showcased the club's ability to compete beyond domestic borders. This blend of sustained league dominance and cup know-how, matched with Asian benchmarks, frames Kitchee as a standard-setter in Hong Kong football and a reliable contender whenever silverware is at stake.

Legends & Leadership

Dejan Damjanović, Alex Tayo Akande and Huang Yang shaped the club's modern spine as recent key players, the former in the 2020s and the latter two in the 2010s, each driving high standards through consistent performances in league and cup campaigns.

Fernando Pedreira, Kim Bong-jin, Jared Lum and Helio reinforced that era as recent key players in the 2010s, providing balance, creativity and resilience across the pitch to sustain Kitchee's run of domestic success.

Matt Orr, Roberto Affonso Junior and Rafael da Silva extended the production line, the first a recent key player in the 2020s and the next two in the 2010s. Chu Chi Kwong is the legendary manager associated with sustained domestic success across the 2010s and 2020s, while Ken Ng is the legendary owner whose leadership underpinned the club's ambitions.

Stadium

Mong Kok Stadium serves as Kitchee SC's home ground and a focal point for the club's modern era. Situated in Kowloon, the venue offers convenient access across the urban area, making it a natural gathering spot for loyal supporters. Matchdays bring a tight, energetic atmosphere, with spectators close to the action and noise levels rising as league and cup fixtures build in intensity. The ground also hosts city derbies that add an extra edge to the experience for home and visiting fans alike. Known locally and in fixtures lists simply as Mong Kok Stadium, it provides the stage on which Kitchee pursue domestic honours and test themselves against visitors. Its profile within Hong Kong football ensures a familiar backdrop for title pushes and cup runs while maintaining the intimate feel that helps make home advantage count.

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FAQ

Q: When was Kitchee SC founded and where are they based? A: Founded in 1931, the club is based in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Q: Which league do they play in and where are home matches staged? A: They compete in the Hong Kong Premier League and host games at Mong Kok Stadium.

Q: What are Kitchee's main domestic honours? A: The club have won 12 league titles in total, along with nine Senior Shields and seven Hong Kong FA Cups.

Q: What is Kitchee's best achievement in Asian competition? A: They were the first Hong Kong side to win an AFC Champions League group-stage match and to reach the round of 16.

Q: Are signed Kitchee items authenticated and how are they shipped? A: Yes. When offered, signed items include a COA for verification. Free worldwide shipping.