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Chong Tsun Aidan (born 30 June 2002) is a Hong Kong born Canadian youth footballer who plays for Hong Kong Premier League side Southern District's under-18 youth team.

MLFA
Aidan left MLFA following a successful trial with Southern District ahead of the 2022–23 season.

Southern District Youth
Following his successful trial spell with Southern's under-16 side, Aidan would official join the side for the 2022–23 season and was named vice captain.

2022–23 season - Rise to the top
Despite the buoyant mood in the Southern camp, the team would fall miserably to SCAA in their season opener where they lost 7-0 or 6-0. The team's poor form alongside Aidan's goal drought continued for long as he was being misused as a center midfielder instead of his preferred left winger. This led to a sudden drop in mental health for the youngster and was repeatedly unhappy with life.

It would be until February 10th where Chong would open his goalscoring account, scoring a tap in effort in the early moments of the game against Eastern District before launching a thundering strike from 30 yards out to stun the keeper, fellow photographer Isaac Yeung would call the game "One of the best games in his life". Aidan's form continued to go on the rise as he led the team as stand-in captain to a few victories before ending his season with a disappointing cup loss to Lucky Mile where he would score a penalty goal before being subbed out.

The 2022–23 season proved to be a gamechanging season for him as he was noted by others to have increased his work rate and was recognized by coaches alike for his talent.

2023–24 - Continuation of the rise
Despite interest from other camps in Hong Kong, Chong opted for another season with Southern where he was promoted to the under-18's squad and was named team captain due to his efforts in the season prior. He made his first start in a 2-1 loss to Lee Man U18 where he continued his good form, leading the team forward and shuttling the ball up and down flanks, despite the result, Chong vows to lead his team to the very top.

Southern District
On the 9th of September, Chong made his unofficial senior debut in a friendly game against Sham Shui Po SA for the Southern senior side, featuring for only 45 minutes, Aidan's dazzling footwork and skills were awarded with praise from professional players and coaches alike. His good shift almost earned him an assist to Raphael Merkies but as we know he skied it.

Aidan was called up for another senior training sessions following his good impressions with the first team during friendlies.

Style of play
Noted as a modern winger with capabilities of an inverted winger, Aidan is heavily praised for his footwork on the ball as his teammates describe him as "The ball never leaves his feet no matter how hard you try" quoted by Sami Brown. His flair is unmatched compared to others in his age range in Hong Kong as he is able to get past opponents with ease, particularly Konter players because I hate Konter. Chong's other speciality is his power shots as he is able to hit the ball at such high speed and accuracy that it stuns most youth goalkeepers.