How One Fan Turned a Passion for HKPL into Hong Kong’s Largest Fan-Led Fantasy Football Community through MyClubtap

When Marcus Ng, a lifelong fan and follower of the Hong Kong Premier League (HKPL), envisioned a fantasy football experience for local fans, he had a modest goal: gather 100 passionate followers to join in. But what followed far exceeded expectations.

As the creator of HKFootballTalk — a popular Instagram channel dedicated to HKPL news and updates — Marcus approached us at MyClubtap with a simple but powerful idea: launch the first-ever fantasy football league for the HKPL. There was no existing platform for local fans to experience the thrill of managing HKPL squads week-to-week, and Marcus saw the gap as an opportunity.

Thanks to MyClubtap’s flexible and customizable fantasy platform, Marcus was able to configure league rules, salary caps, and trades to suit HKPL’s unique structure.

Here’s what Marcus has to say about his experience:

I started a Fantasy League through MyClubtap, shadowing the real life Hong Kong Premier League, in an attempt to increase the interest in the local football scene. Throughout setting up, designing and running the game, MyClubtap have been very helpful in providing advice and explanations regarding the features and the functions of the game, which is why the game has been run very smoothly thus far. As of right now, there are just shy of 1000 active members, and it has become one of the most talked about topics in Hong Kong football. It wouldn’t have been possible without the help from MyClubtap.

Fast forward to the end of the 2024–25 season, and the results speak volumes:

A Season of Record-Breaking Engagement 📊

• 699 fantasy teams joined — nearly 7x the original estimate
• 918 users registered via Fantasy Hub
• Over 134,000 game views and 6,322 trades executed across 27 rounds
• 108 fixtures scored, 2,840 goals, and 8,251 player points generated

Marcus not only sparked the idea but also spearheaded the weekly administration, managing score updates and posting Fantasy Team of the Week content on HKFootballTalk. His dedication has helped build a bridge between data, fandom, and competition.

The HKPL Fantasy League 2024–25, hosted by HKFootballTalk (supported by Superfans Teamwear), delivered an unforgettable season packed with dramatic fixtures, tactical transfers, and high-impact performances. Over the course of 27 rounds from August 30, 2024 to May 26, 2025, the league drew in a highly engaged fantasy community.

Game Format & Participation

• Team Setup: 11-player fantasy squads under an $80 million salary cap
• Transfers: 50 total trades across 26 transfer windows
• Duration: Game spanned from August 2024 to May2025.
• Player Pool: 325 players from 9 HK Premier League teams
• Fantasy Hub Users: 918 members
• Participation: 699 fantasy teams registered
• Platform Engagement: 134,814 game views and 6,322 trades executed

Fantasy managers stayed highly engaged throughout the season, making crucial decisions that impacted the leaderboard.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of HKPL Fantasy League (last updated on: 27.5.2025 | 4.30pm AEDT).

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The Numbers Behind the Game

• Total Player Points Generated: 8,251
• Total Fixtures Scored: 108
• Game Metrics: 2,840 goals, 918 assists, 611 tackles won, 86 red cards, 483 yellow cards, 2202 players playing 60+ mins
• Defensive Contributions: 351 clean sheets, 86 own goals

Fantasy Activity Trends

• Peak Gameviews: Surpassed 25,000 in key mid-season rounds
• Most Active Trade Windows: Rounds 2 (1,738 trades) and 5 (1,308 trades)
• Lowest Average Points: Round 11 (9.57), indicating tough matchups
• Highest Average Points: Round 15 (54.32)

Top Players of the Season

The season saw some outstanding individual displays, with players racking up fantasy points and dominating leaderboards.

Player Value Gains

Several players saw significant increases in their fantasy value over the season:

• Everton Camargo: $10M → $15.6M
• Kayron Bramos: $6M → $8.6M
• Kendy Ikegami: $7M → $9.6M
• Lucas Silva: $11M → $14.8M
• Igor Sartori: $8.5M → $11.3M
• Chi Lok Lau: $7.5M → $9.9M

These value increases rewarded managers who picked these players early or made timely transfers.

Multiple players topped individual rounds, with Siu Kwan Chan leading in Rounds 1, 13, 15, and 21, and Lucas Silva in Rounds 10 and 18.

Most Picked Players

• Noah Baffoe: 377 teams (54%)
• Everton Camargo: 340 teams (49%)
• Marcos Gondra: 285 teams (41%)
• Siu Kwan Chan: 268 teams (38%)
• Igor Sartori: 254 teams (36%)
• Ka Wing Tse: 253 teams (36%)

Team of the Year (3–4–3–1 Formation)

The Team of the Year showcased the best performers across all 27 rounds, selected based on consistent point scoring, impact, and selection popularity. The 3–4–3–1 formation gave fans a powerful snapshot of the HKPL’s elite fantasy XI:

⚽ Forwards

• Everton Camargo (Lee Man) — 19 goals, 12 assists, 168 points
• Lucas Silva (Tai Po) — 18 goals, 7 assists, 144 points
• Noah Baffoe (Eastern) — 21 goals, 3 assists, 139 points

🎯 Midfielders

• Igor Sartori (Tai Po) — 8 goals, 15 assists, 136 points
• Siu Kwan Chan (Tai Po) — 10 goals, 6 assists, 121 points
• Marcos Gondra (Eastern) — Key playmaker and fan favorite
• Kendy Ikegami (North District) — Breakout contributor with consistent returns

🛡 Defenders

• Fernando Pedreira (Kitchee) — A rock at the back
• Kwun Chung Leung (Eastern) — Strong defensive performances
• Ka Ho Lee (Tai Po) — Regular clean sheets and value pick

🧤 Goalkeeper

• Wai Him Ng (Southern) — Clean sheets, saves, and leadership from the back

This team didn’t just rack up stats — they were fantasy fan favorites, shaping transfer trends and winning rounds. Their combined performances reflect the strategic edge required to top the HKPL Fantasy League.

Top Fantasy Team Managers

The season also showcased exceptional fantasy team management. The leading fantasy managers based on total points were:

In a fantasy league spanning 27 Rounds, only 2 members won multiple (2) rounds:

• Keith Chen topped Rounds 11 and 24.
• Chung Yu Law led Rounds 9 and 27.

This shows the high level of competition amongst fantasy team managers and the need for consistent excellence from fantasy managers to stay ahead of the competition.

Community Engagement and Communication

Members were kept informed and connected with weekly team of the week updates on Instagram posts and stories ensuring active engagement.

Credits

Thanks to the fantastic work behind the scenes by Marcus Ng (HKFootballTalk), the lead game-admin of HKPL Fantasy League 2024–25, the reason for the successful completion of the fantasy league and to the Superfans Teamwear team for their support to the game.

Season Summary

The HKPL Fantasy League 2024–25 was a showcase of deep football knowledge, strategic gameplay, and dynamic competition. With more than 699 teams and over 134,000 views, the league demonstrated a thriving fan base and set a new standard for fantasy football in Hong Kong.

What started as one fan’s passion project is now Hong Kong’s biggest fantasy football community. Marcus Ng’s vision, paired with the MyClubtap platform, has redefined what’s possible for local sports engagement. The HKPL Fantasy League is no longer just a game — it’s a growing movement.

Looking ahead to 2025–26, the foundation is stronger than ever, and the best is still to come.

For those looking to join or start their own fantasy league, visit football.myclubtap.com and be part of the action!

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