Richard Chin

Richard Li Hua Chin (born 15 October 2002) is an English-born Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or full-back. He is currently a free agent.

Early life
Chin is of Malaysian and Seychellois descent; his father is a Malaysian Chinese and his mother is from the Seychelles. As a result of his heritage, he is eligible to represent Malaysia, Seychelles, and England internationally. However, he has expressed his interest in representing for Malaysia.

Between 2014 and 2021, Chin attended BETHS Grammar School in Bexley, United Kingdom. In 2017, Chin helped the school to the Under-14s English Schools Cup, alongside future Charlton teammate Euan Williams, as well as Lewis Bate and Samuel Edozie, who have gone on to play for Leeds United and Southampton respectively.

Charlton Athletic
Chin started his career with Charlton Athletic, joining the club at the age of six. He signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2021.

Chin made his first-team debut in the EFL Trophy on 10 November 2021, starting in a 1–0 defeat to Leyton Orient.

On 13 September 2022, Chin started his first League One match, playing the first 72 minutes, in a 1–1 draw with Forest Green Rovers. In doing so, Chin became the first person of Malaysian heritage to play in the England's third tier.

On 22 March 2023, Charlton took up the extension option in his contract to keep him at the club until the summer of 2024.

On 3 May 2024, it was confirmed that Chin would leave Charlton Athletic when his contract expired.

Dartford (loans)
On 23 March 2023, Chin joined Dartford on loan for the rest of the 2022–23 season.

On 24 November 2023, Chin returned to Dartford on an initial month's loan.

Bath City (loan)
On 10 February 2024, Chin joined Bath City on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season.

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