Tin Man Ho
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Barson Tin Man Ho | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | British Hong Kong | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Kitchee | ||
| 2007–2010 | South China | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | City FC | ||
| 2006–2007 | HKSSF | ||
| 2008–2010 | South China | ||
| 2010–2012 | Wanchai | ||
| 2012–2017 | South China | ||
| 2019 | Wong Tai Sin | ||
| 2020–2021 | Wanchai | ||
| 2022- | Vancouver United Hibernian | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012 | Hong Kong | ||
| 2013 | Hong Kong U-23[1] | ||
| 2016 | Hong Kong (futsal) | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015–2017 | South China | ||
| 2017 | Benfica Academy, China | ||
| 2019 | Shenzhen | ||
| 2019 | City University of Hong Kong | ||
| 2021 | Qingdao | ||
| 2021 | Fusion | ||
| 2021 | FC Tigers Vancouver | ||
| 2022 | Douglas College - Douglas Royals | ||
| 2022 | UBC Thunderbirds | ||
| 2022 | Vancouver United Hibernian | ||
| 2023 | Nautsa’mawt FC | ||
| 2025 | Altitude FC | ||
| 2025 | Vancouver United | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of l | |||
Barson Tin Man Ho (Chinese: 田文豪; Jyutping: tin4 man4 hou4; born 5 March 1990) is a former Hong Kong professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently a goalkeeper coach in AFC and Concacaf - Canada.
Club career
Early career
Tin joined the South China youth academy when he was young. He studied in Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School for form one to four and then studied in Yan Chai Hospital Tung Chi Ying Memorial Secondary School
During his following secondary school life, in which he played for the school football team. He got the Best Defensive Player and Champion at Hong Kong secondary school level.[2] Also represented Hong Kong for the international level of secondary school football tournament like Asian Secondary School Football Championship, and the champion of Inter-port Secondary School Football Championship.
He got the MVP of Hong Kong U20 and Nike Cup Champion in 2009.
He played for Hong Kong U15 & U17.
Wanchai
Tin was loaned to South China's partner, Wanchai in the 2010–11 season. He featured in every single game for the club in the first season.
On 18 February 2012, Tin helped the club claim the champions of Hong Kong Junior Challenge Shield after defeating Happy Valley 3–0.[3]
He was in Hong Kong U21.
South China
Tin returned to first division club South China after spending two seasons at Wanchai.[4]
He made his debut for South China in the 2012–2013 season. He made several saves to keep his clean sheet and helped the team defeat Biu Chun Rangers. He got the league champion in the first season in South China.
After the season, Tin decided to continue his university study at City University of Hong Kong. He was transforming from player to coach for South China.
He represented Hong Kong in different international university football tournaments like Asian University football tournament in South Korea, and he was awarded “The Best Goalkeeper” in China University Football Championship.
Vancouver United Hibernian
Tin joined Vancouver United Hibernian as a player coach due to the relationship with UBC Men’s soccer program. Especially in the 2022 season, Tin played more than half of the season due to the goalkeeper’s injuries crisis.
In 2023 & 2024 , won the Imperial Cup
In 2024 , Tin participated in the Canadian National Soccer Championship with Vancouver United Hibernian, played 2 matches as Left Wing.
Coaching career
South China
In 2015, Tin was promoted to goalkeeper player coach by manager and former Hong Kong National Team goalkeeper coach Chu Kwok Kuen. Ex-Ecuador national football team goalkeeper Cristian Mora, who played all matches for Ecuador in 2006 FIFA World Cup, was one of the goalkeepers that Tin trained in South China.
Guangzhou Evergrande & Nanjing FA
In 2017, after South China, Tin went to Guangzhou Evergrande U17 to be a goalkeeper coach. Due to some policies in Guangzhou Evergrande, Tin Man Ho did not finish the contract signing process, and moved to Nanjing FA as U12 Head Coach. Tin Man Ho met the Chairman of Guangzhou Evergrande Football School, Liu Jiangnan, during this period of time.
Benfica Academy China
In 2018, the Ex-Chairman of Guangzhou Evergrande Football School, Liu Jiangnan, invited Tin Man Ho to Benfica Academy, China, as the Head of Goalkeeper Coach.
Shenzhen FC
In 2019, Tin Man Ho joined Shenzhen as a U19 Goalkeeper Coach. He went to Finland for a new challenge before Shenzhen's relegation but returned to Hong Kong due to Covid.
City University of Hong Kong
In 2019, Tin Man Ho returned to CityU as a guest coach in the football department. Tin always returned to CityU when he stays in Hong Kong.
Wan Chai
In 2020, Tin was invited to join Wan Chai as a player-coach, one of the legends in 10+ years ago , winning the major trophies with the club.
Hong Kong Wonderful Football Club
In 2020, Tin was invited to join HKWFC as Goalkeeper Coach, for Hong Kong Women's Football League.
All Black FC
In late 2020, Tin was invited to join All Black FC as Goalkeeper Coach, to help the refugees and ethnic minorities get into Hong Kong's society by football with locals and foreigners.
Qingdao FC
In 2021, Tin Man Ho was invited to Qingdao U19 as Goalkeeper Coach.
Fusion FC
In 2021, Tin Man Ho joined Fusion FC in Vancouver, Canada. Fusion FC in British Columbia Soccer Premier League.
FC Tigers Vancouver
In 2021, Tin Man Ho joined FC Tigers Vancouver.
Douglas Royals
In 2022, Tin Man Ho was invited to Douglas Royals Soccer Team which represents Douglas College. Assistant coach / Goalkeeper coaching for both Men's & Women's soccer teams.
UBC Thunderbirds
In 2022, Tin Man Ho joined University of British Columbia Mens Soccer team - UBC Thunderbirds as Goalkeeper Coach. Winning the 2024 U Sports National Champion. Being coaching in both UBC Men's and Women's at 2025.
Nautsa’mawt FC
In 2023, Tin Man Ho joined Nautsa’mawt FC in League 1 Canada League 1 BC as Goalkeeper Coach.
Altitude FC
In 2025, Tin Man Ho joined Altitude FC in League 1 Canada League 1 BC as Goalkeeper Coach for both Men’s and Women’s Team.
Vancouver United
In 2025, Tin Man Ho appointed as Lead of Goalkeeping for Vancouver United.
References
- ^ "Hong Kong U23 Squad – Training schedule". hkfa.com. 4 January 2013.
- ^ "田文豪助董之英奪季軍". Oriental Daily Hong Kong. 15 March 2010.
- ^ "康寶初級銀牌賽決賽 愉園 0:3 灣仔". hkfa.com. 18 February 2012.
- ^ "2012–13 組軍消息". Steven Lo's Blog. 9 July 2012. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012.