Lee Chi Ho (; born 16 November 1982) is a Hong Kong former professional footballer. His usual position is right-back while occasionally playing as a centre-back as well.
Lee was awarded South China's Most Improved Player of the Season in the 2006âÂÂ07 season.
On 31 May 2013, Lee hinted that he would sign for Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan in June. On 13 June 2013, he travelled to Beijing to sign an 18-month contract with Beijing Guoan.
Without making a appearance for Beijing Guoan in official matches after joining the club for nearly four months, Lee returned to his former club South China on a three-month loan.
On 4 January 2014, it was announced that Lee was loaned to South China again until the end of the 2013âÂÂ14 season.
Lee joined China League One club Meizhou Hakka in 2015 after the second round of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification. He had his contract terminated by mutual consent in May 2017 due to the pregnancy of his wife.
In July 2017, Lee re-joined Eastern.
On 15 August 2018, Hong Kong First Division club Happy Valley confirmed Lee as one of their signings for the upcoming season.
On 8 October 2000, Lee made his international debut for the Hong Kong national team when Hong Kong beat Singapore by 1âÂÂ0 in a friendly match.
On 25 September 2012, Lee announced his retirement from international football. However, soon after the announcement the departure of head coach Ernie Merrick, Lee has returned to international football with his fellows in South China.
Having 70 international caps in total, Lee is one of the most capped players in the Hong Kong national team.
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