Ling Cong

Ling Cong (Chinese: 凌琮) is a Chinese-born Hong Kong former professional football player who last played for Hong Kong First Division club Tuen Mun. He played as a midfielder.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Ling.
Ling Cong
Personal information
Full name Ling Cong
Date of birth (1985-02-28) February 28, 1985
Place of birth Shenyang, China
Height 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003 Shenyang Ginde 0 (0)
2005–2008 Lanwa 39 (10)
2008–2010 Happy Valley 21 (12)
2010–2011 Sun Hei 12 (1)
2011–2012 Tuen Mun 11 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 October 2012

Career

Happy Valley

In the 2008–09 season, Lin Cong scored 15 goals for Happy Valley and was the club's top scorer.[1]

On 5 May 2010, Ling Cong was questioned by the Independent Commission Against Corruption over match fixing. He missed the club's training but team official said he pulled a muscle.[2] On 7 May, Ling Cong said he was questioned for information but he was not arrested and he had nothing to do with the case. It was a mistake for the media to report that he was arrested and he worried about his future in Hong Kong football.[3]

Sun Hei

Ling Cong joined Sun Hei for the 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League.[4]

Tuen Mun SA

Ling Cong joined Tuen Mun SA for the 2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League season. On 23 October 2011, Lin Cong scored a hat-trick and helped Tuen Mun beat Sham Shui Po 6:2.[5]

On 30 October 2012, due to the divestment of Tuen Mun president Chan Keung, various key players, including Ling Cong, and the whole coaching team were released by the club.[6]

References
  1. Top Scorer - Coolpoint Ventilation First Division 2008-09 www.hkfa.com. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  2. (in Chinese)愉園國援涉打假波 Oriental Daily. 6 May 2010.
  3. (in Chinese)另被捕三球員呼冤 Oriental Daily. 8 May 2010.
  4. (in Chinese)晨曦大變新再闖高峰 徐嘉怡、黎永淦. The Sun. 28 July 2010.
  5. (in Chinese)3:2反勝飛馬！傑志重返榜首 文： 黎永淦 Oriental Daily. 24 October 2011.
  6. "會長陳強突退出 屯門足球隊逢巨變". Oriental Daily Hong Kong. 30 October 2012.
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