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Hong Kong starlet Dai Wai-tsun’s appearance on Fifa 18 makes him the first local player to feature in the series (but you might not be in a hurry to pick him)

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Dai Wai-tsun training with Bury. Photo: buryfc.co.uk
Andrew McNicol
Teen ace Dai Wai-tsun continues to break new ground after becoming the first Hong Kong player ever to feature in a Fifa video game series.
Fans will be able to use 54-rated ‘Tsun Dai’ after the hotly anticipated Fifa 18 to be released on September 29.
Bronze-rated Dai is paired with the Hong Kong flag. Photo: Futhead
Bronze-rated Dai is paired with the Hong Kong flag. Photo: Futhead

The Hong Kong-born defensive midfielder will also be available for purchase on Fifa Ultimate Team – the most popular game mode in which players craft their own squad. Dai’s online transfer market price has yet to be determined.

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Fifa 18 will also include three Chinese players; West Bromwich Albion and Werder Bremen loanee Zhang Yuning (68 rating), Chinese/Tanzanian defender for Portuguese team Boavista Eddy Francis (63), and Werder Bremen reserve team player Tian Ci (53).
Fifa 18 is set to include three Chinese players. Photo: Futhead
Fifa 18 is set to include three Chinese players. Photo: Futhead
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Dai, 18, recently put pen to paper on a new three-year contract with League One’s Bury after continuing to impress since his pre-season friendly debut against Championship side Sunderland.
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