Michael Luk
Encyclopedia
- Not to be confused with Luk Tsz Ho.
Michael Chi Ho Luk is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
footballer born in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. He is playing for Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
club Sun Hei as Defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or Midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Early life
Michael Luk was born on 22 August 1986 in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
to parents Joe Luk and Susan Choi. Michael Luk lived in Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough is a dissolved municipality within the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Geographically, it comprises the eastern part of Toronto. It is bordered on the south by Lake Ontario, on the west by Victoria Park Avenue, on the north by Steeles Avenue East, and on the east by the Rouge River...
after his family left Hong Kong when he aged 5.
North America
Michael Luk started his football career in OntarioOntario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
Football club Woodbridge Strikers in 2002 and he moved to North York Azzuri in 2003. His performance attracted national team coach and played for Canada U-17 in this season.
Between 2005 and 2008, Luk played for St. John's Red Storm
St. John's Red Storm
The St. John's Red Storm is the nickname used for the 16 varsity athletic programs of St. John's University. St. John's 16 NCAA Division I teams compete in the Big East Conference, with the exception of the fencing and lacrosse teams, which compete in the ECAC...
. He mostly played as Defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
in the team but he also played games as Midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He studied in Winthrop University
Winthrop University
Winthrop University is a public, four-year liberal arts university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. In 2006-07, Winthrop University had an enrollment of 6,292 students. The University has been recognized as South Carolina's top-rated university according to evaluations conducted by the South...
after his high school education, and he continued his career in Winthrop Eagles soccer team.
Luk played for Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
club Newark Ironbound Express in 2008 and Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
in 2009. Toronto Lynx set him as one of main players and he was given the number 10 shirt upon his arrival Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. He scored his first goal of formal competition in the league match against Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever was an American soccer team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...
in Edelweiss Park on 11 July 2009.
Nanchang Bayi offered Luk a trial for the first team in June 2010 and since he was born in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
the Chinese Football Association counted him as a local player. However, Nanchang Hengyuan abandoned Luk after Asqar Jadigerov
Asqar Jadigerov
Asqar Jadigerov is a Uzbekistani professional soccer player who currently plays for FC Bunyodkor.-Club career:...
joined the team.
Hong Kong
Michael Luk came back to Hong Kong and had a trial in Sun Hei in South Central ChinaSouth Central China
South Central China is a region of the People's Republic of China defined by governmental bureaus that includes the provinces of Guangdong, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, and Hunan, and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, however excluding the 2 special administrative regions : Hong Kong and...
in August 2010. He passed the trial and moved to the first team for 2010–11 season
2010–11 in Hong Kong football
-Overview:* In July 2010, Birmingham City F.C. played an exhibition match in Hong Kong.* 22 January 2011: Ng Wai Chiu returned to Hong Kong First Division League and joined South China.-Friendly matches in first half season:-2011 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup:...
. On 7 September 2010, Luk made his professional career debut, as a substitute for Chao Pengfei
Chao Pengfei
Chao Pengfei is a Chinese and Hong Kong footballer, who currently plays for Hong Kong First Division League side Rangers FC.-South China:On 25 May 2010, Chao Pengfei scored a hat-trick against Happy Valley AA in the season closing match...
in a 3–0 victory at home
Tsing Yi Sports Ground
Tsing Yi Sports Ground is a sports ground on Tsing Yi Island, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is built near the east coast of the island, between Tivoli Garden and Tsing Yi Swimming Pool. It consists of a Tartan track and a football pitch...
to Tai Chung
Tai Chung FC
Tai Chung Football Club is a Hong Kong football team, which playing in Hong Kong First Division League. Its emblem is a replica of that of a Japanese second division team Tochigi SC.-Current squad:-Recent seasons:...
.
Luk scored his first goal of his professional career by a long-range volley shoot on the 2nd-minute of the league match against Citizen on 17 October 2010. He also finished his first hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
of his senior career by another two goals on the 56th-minute by direct free kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
and the 64th-minute by penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
. At the end, it is theatrical that Sun Hei lost the game by 4–5.
After a year flawless performance, Luk was handed number 10 shirt, last worn by captain Chan Yiu Lun
Chan Yiu Lun
Chan Yiu Lun is a Hong Kong footballer who currently plays as a winger for Fourway. Chan is good at managing the free-kick and long pass. In the East Asia Football Championship held in Taipei in 2005, the Taiwanese named him as the " Hong Kong Beckham " because his free kick skill is very...
, and was planned as leading player in 2011–12 season
2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League
The 2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League season, also known as 2011–12 bma Hong Kong First Division League season will be the 100th since its establishment...
. Luk was start player in opening match of 100th First Division League season drew defending Kitchee on 3 September 2011.
International career
Michael Luk was selected by Canada U-17 men's national soccer team for friendly against United StatesUnited States U-17 men's national soccer team
The United States U-17 men's national soccer team is the national under-17 association football team of the United States and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation...
and Jamaica in 2003. He played 5 matches in this year with one start-up chance but had no score. Canada did not win these 5 matches.
Club Statistics
- As of 30 October 2011
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2009 PDL Season
The 2009 USL Premier Development League season was the 15th season of the PDL. The regular season began on May 1, 2009, and ended on July 19, 2009...
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Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
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2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League
2010–11 Hong Kong Football Association First Division League is the 99th top tier football league of Hong Kong. The 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League is contested by 10 teams. The defending champion is South China AA...
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Hong Kong First Division League
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2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League
The 2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League season, also known as 2011–12 bma Hong Kong First Division League season will be the 100th since its establishment...
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