When he was young, he joined Hong Kong First Division team South China youth academy.

However, after he finished the secondary studies, he was forced to stop his professional football career due to injuries.

[4] On 30 October 2012, due to the divestment of Tuen Mun president Chan Keung, various key players, including Yip, and the whole coaching team were released by the club.

[6] In 2015, he returned to his home town and signed for Hong Kong Premier League club Yuen Long.

After emerging as one of Tuen Mun's key players, Yip was called up to the senior squad.