Richard Chin makes League One debut, first with Malaysian heritage to play in England's third tier


PETALING JAYA: A 19-year-old football player with Malaysian heritage has made his first start in League One of the English Football League (EFL).

Leftback Richard Chin, who plies his professional trade with Charlton Athletic, made his bow in the league when he played for 72 minutes in the club’s 1-1 Draw against East Green at the club's The Valley stadium in London on Tuesday (Sept 13).

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