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Inigo Calderon

Inigo Calderon
The latest news and top stories on Inigo Calderon, the manager of the Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee. Calderon played as a defender for Brighton & Hove Albion, and played for Alicante, Alavés, Anorthosis Famagusta. Born in Spain, Calderon's coaching career included assistant head coach for Alavés B and leading Brighton’s U18s.
Victor Camarasa spent a season with Cardiff City in the English Premier League. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Former Spain under-21 player joins Kitchee as Hong Kong league adds another star

Victor Camarasa joins ex-Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi on books of reigning champions for twin-glory quest.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee to beat Lee Man and rule again, Supreme safe

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee plotting ‘evolution not revolution’ for Asian campaign

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Recrowned Hong Kong kings Kitchee say making more impact in Asia is next mission

Club president Ken Ng Kin aiming to build ‘stronger and better’ team for continental quest, asks for patience over star striker chase.

Kitchee players celebrate after beating BC Rangers last month to win the title with four matches to spare. Photo: Jonathan Wong
AFC Champions League

Hong Kong title winners Kitchee seeking Asian Champions League answers

Continental governing body proposing revamp of its club competitions, city champions in dark over plans for next season.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Champions-elect Kitchee out to prove they are city’s best despite cup final flop

Team closing on club’s 13th Premier League title and first since 2023, in Inigo Calderon’s maiden season in charge.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee international star eyeing Hong Kong League Cup joy to start huge week

Ruslan Mingazov seeking to add to trophy haul against Lee Man in Tuesday’s final in Mong Kok, aims to extend four-year stay in city.

Ruslan Mingazov is targeting double joy with Kitchee this week. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballer Jay Haddow making peace with sacrificing Japanese passport

Defender obtained citizenship last July, performed well and created goal in Chinese New Year Cup victory over FC Seoul.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s Kitchee sign ex-La Liga forward Martin Merquelanz in show of intent

The 30-year-old becomes fifth Spaniard on league leaders’ books as Inigo Calderon seeks to heap more pressure on title rivals.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee christen new home in style as champions Tai Po flounder

Inigo Calderon’s team sprint into 4-0 half-time lead but are given scare as visitors belatedly come to life to score twice.

Kitchee’s Cheng Chin-lung (right) in a jostle for the ball with Tai Po’s Marcao at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground on Sunday. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

As Hong Kong end Westwood era, student who ‘has everything’ is tipped for debut

The 21-year-old was peripheral at Kitchee until arrival of coach Inigo Calderon, who says player can be ‘a top, top, top centre-back’.

Jason Kam gave an assured display in Kitchee’s 1-0 win over Eastern District on Tuesday, when his team wore black in honour of the victims of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Not a typical footballer: how Inigo Calderon stands out from Hong Kong crowd

Kitchee’s new Spanish boss likes to ‘ink and think’ and prefers a camper van to a Porsche, but he has found fast lane in city’s Premier League.

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee survive late Lee Man fightback in 5-goal thriller

Inigo Calderon’s team open up 3-0 lead, get pegged back, just hold on for statement win in Mong Kok.

Hong Kong Premier League

Kitchee swoop to sign ex-Spain midfielder and Champions League winner Illarramendi

Asier Illarramendi, who won silverware with Real Madrid, signs for Hong Kong Premier League side after spell in US.

Asier Illarramendi (left), then with Real Sociedad, grappling with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in a 2017 Spanish King’s Cup match. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee begin Premier League campaign with statement success

The 12-times champions prove too strong for Eastern, as midfielder Cheng Chin-lung breaks three-year top-flight scoring duck.

Adrian Revilla is thwarted by Eastern defender Leung Chun-pong. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Post predictions: Lee Man to pip Tai Po to Hong Kong Premier League title

On the eve of the domestic season, Post reporter Paul McNamara nails his colours to Lee Man’s mast, backs North District to surprise.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Calderon juggling Kitchee demands, stress of Hong Kong school system

Former Brighton defender aiming to become latest prominent Basque boss, after moving to city following brief Bristol Rovers reign.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football clubs in dark over new season but pushing ahead with signings

Local Premier League will have 10 clubs but format unclear, while cup competitions yet to be confirmed.

Max Poon Pui-hin wants a Hong Kong recall after swapping Kitchee for Lee Man. Photo: HKFA
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