Hou Chengtao

Biography

Hou Chengtao was a Hong Kong footballer and actor, nicknamed "Ma Lau Tao". He was active in Hong Kong football during the 1940s and 1950s, playing for clubs such as Eastern and Kitchee. Alongside Zhu Yongqiang and He Yingfen, he was known as one of the "Three Swordsmen of Eastern". He was selected multiple times to represent both the Hong Kong national team and the Republic of China national team. He won a football gold medal at the 1954 Manila Asian Games. After his sporting career, he transitioned into acting and appeared in several films during the 1950s and 1960s.