Spanish footballers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Southern District player Lander Panera, center, stands with fellow Spanish teammates Diego Folgar Toimil and Diego Gómez Heredia.Football players from hard-hit Spain are finding new careers in Hong Kong Player: "I've come to Hong Kong because opportunities in my country aren't very promising" Spanish players and coaches brought in to develop the former British colony's talentHong Kong football is ranked is ranked 154th in the world and 25th in the regionEditor's note: Follow CNN's Diego Laje on Twitter: @d_laje

Hong Kong (CNN) -- As Spain's economy finds new lows, there is one clear winner in the eurozone crisis: Hong Kong football.

The former British colony has had a long tradition with the sport but is ranked 154th in the world, according to FIFA. In the region, the territory ranks 25th, well below leaders Japan and Australia.

Despite the city's low ranking, there are some in Hong Kong with a long-term strategy to import players and know-how from the world's best: embattled football-superpower Spain.

"I've decided to come to Hong Kong because opportunities in my country aren't very promising," former Spanish La Liga player Lander Panera told CNN.