Dylan Avery Holmes (born 22 March 1997) is an Australian professional women's footballer who plays as a midfielder for Adelaide United in the A-League Women.
_(cropped).jpg) Holmes in 2018 with Adelaide United | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dylan Avery Holmes | ||
| Date of birth | 22 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cumberland United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Adelaide United | 7 | (0) |
| 2016 | Fulham United | 15 | (2) |
| 2016–2018 | Adelaide City | 48 | (8) |
| 2018–2021 | Adelaide United | 34 | (3) |
| 2019–2021 | Adelaide City | 54 | (24) |
| 2021 | BK Häcken | 10 | (0) |
| 2021– | Adelaide United | 49 | (5) |
| 2024- | West Torrens Birkalla | 14 | (9) |
| International career | |||
| 2021– | Australia | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2024 | |||
Early life and education
editHolmes was born to English and American parents in São Paulo, Brazil. Throughout her childhood, Holmes spent time living in northern California, Santiago and Ilo.[1] In 2007, Holmes moved to Adelaide, South Australia. She attended Scotch College and [2] graduated in 2014 after doing well academically[3][4] and being captain in her final year. Her home town is Heathfield, in the Adelaide Hills.[2]
Club career
editAdelaide United (2018–2021)
editHolmes returned to Adelaide United[5][6] for the first time since the 2014 W-League season where as she played only seven games. She played her first game for the season in a 0–0 against Melbourne Victory.
Adelaide City (2019–2021)
editIn February 2019, Holmes returned to Adelaide City ahead of the 2019 WNPL (Women's National Premier Leagues) season.[7]
BK Häcken (2021)
editHolmes joined Swedish reigning champions Häcken ahead of the 2021 season, viewing the move as an opportunity "to play European football at a very high level".[8]
Adelaide United (2021–)
editIn December 2021, after making 15 appearances in all competitions for Häcken, Holmes returned to Australia, re-joining Adelaide United for the remainder of the 2021–22 A-League Women season.[9]
International career
editHolmes made her debut for the Australian national team on 13 April 2021, playing the second half of a 5–0 loss to the Netherlands in a friendly.[10]
Style of play
editHolmes is known[by whom?] for her composure on the ball and ability to control the tempo of games.[original research?]
References
edit- ^ Gilby, Ben (11 August 2021). "Dylan Holmes: Her Greatest Year". Beyond90. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Dylan Holmes". Colgate Raiders: Women's Soccer. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Class of 2013 SACE & ATAR Results" (PDF). Scotch College. 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Class of 2014 5 Year Reunion". Scotch College Adelaide. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Local star Holmes rejoins Adelaide United". 21 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Adelaide United profile". Adelaide United. 5 October 2018.
- ^ Lau, Chloe (21 February 2019). "Welcome Back Dylan Holmes". Adelaide City.
- ^ "BK Häcken förstärker med australisk försvarare". bkhacken.se (in Swedish). 2 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Reds bring Dylan 'Holmes'". Adelaide United. 15 December 2021.
- ^ Mays, Matt (14 April 2021). "SA's Dylan Holmes makes Westfield Matildas debut". Football South Australia. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
External links
edit- Dylan Holmes at Soccerway
- Dylan Holmes at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish)
- Dylan Holmes club team profile at SvFF (in Swedish) (archived)
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