Dylan Holmes

For other people named Dylan Holmes, see Dylan Holmes (disambiguation).

Dylan Holmes
Holmes in 2018 with Adelaide United
Personal information
Full name Dylan Avery Holmes
Date of birth (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 27)
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

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.

Early life and education

Holmes 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

Adelaide United (2018–2021)

Holmes 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)

In February 2019, Holmes returned to Adelaide City ahead of the 2019 WNPL (Women's National Premier Leagues) season.[7]

BK Häcken (2021)

Holmes 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–)

In 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

Holmes 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

Holmes is known[by whom?] for her composure on the ball and ability to control the tempo of games.[original research?]

References

  1. ^ Gilby, Ben (11 August 2021). "Dylan Holmes: Her Greatest Year". Beyond90. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Dylan Holmes". Colgate Raiders: Women's Soccer. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Class of 2013 SACE & ATAR Results" (PDF). Scotch College. 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Class of 2014 5 Year Reunion". Scotch College Adelaide. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Local star Holmes rejoins Adelaide United". 21 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Adelaide United profile". Adelaide United. 5 October 2018.
  7. ^ Lau, Chloe (21 February 2019). "Welcome Back Dylan Holmes". Adelaide City.
  8. ^ "BK Häcken förstärker med australisk försvarare". bkhacken.se (in Swedish). 2 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Reds bring Dylan 'Holmes'". Adelaide United. 15 December 2021.
  10. ^ Mays, Matt (14 April 2021). "SA's Dylan Holmes makes Westfield Matildas debut". Football South Australia. Retrieved 23 September 2023.


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