Pu Hsin‑hui, born on September 12, 2005, is a rising star in Taiwan’s women’s football—serving primarily as a defender who can also play midfield. Already earning her place in the Chinese Taipei national team, she’s known for her tactical awareness, physical presence, and reliability under pressure.
Early Development & Club Progression
Growing up in Taiwan, Pu came through the youth system at New Taipei Hang Yuan, where she solidified her game through disciplined academy training. Comfortable in both defensive and midfield roles, she showed maturity early—reading the game well and stepping into senior domestic matches as a teenager.
International Breakthrough
Youth Level
In early 2024, Pu represented Chinese Taipei in the U20 AFC Women’s Championship qualifying, playing three full matches and completing 270 minutes—signaling coaches’ trust in her ability at important youth international level.
Senior Debut & Tournaments
Pu made her senior debut in early 2025 during the Pinatar Cup, starting in two matches and logging full playing time. She also featured in the EAFF E‑1 Football Championship preliminaries twice in 2025, earning three appearances—including starts—against China, South Korea, and weaker sides. This totaled over 150 international minutes at senior level before turning 20.
Playing Style & Strengths
Pu Hsin‑hui brings notable strengths to her defensive and midfield roles:
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Tactical Intelligence: Reads opposition effectively, intercepts passes, and shields defense.
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Positional Discipline: Maintains defensive shape and supports central midfield when needed.
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Physical Presence: Effective in duels and in holding defensive zones.
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Calmness Under Pressure: Comfortable with ball at feet, often starts play from the back.
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Stamina and Work Hijacking: Capable of handling full-match demands at international level.
Her versatility allows coaches to deploy her based on tactical needs—whether bolstering centre-back or central midfield.
Key Milestones
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Progressed through New Taipei Hang Yuan youth into senior club football.
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Full international youth experience in U20 AFC qualifiers (3 matches, 270 minutes).
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Made senior débuts in the Pinatar Cup and EAFF E‑1 preliminaries in early 2025.
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Accumulated over 150 minutes in top-level regional play before her 20th birthday.
These milestones mark her as one of Taiwan’s most promising young defenders.
Future Outlook
At just 19, Pu is poised for regular inclusion in senior competitions—AFC qualifiers, EAFF series, and Olympic qualifying rounds. As she gains experience, her focus will likely include enhancing leadership, mastering positional play, and possibly exploring overseas club opportunities to elevate her game.
Conclusion
Pu Hsin‑hui is a versatile, composed defender/midfielder representing Chinese Taipei with early success. Her tactical awareness, stamina, and calm ball-handling make her a promising bedrock for Taiwan’s footballing present and future. Keep an eye out as she develops into a consistent figure in both the national squad and club level competition.
