Dylan Holmes
Dylan Holmes | |
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| Born | March 22, 1997 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2014– |
| Known for | Midfielder for Adelaide United and the Australia women's national soccer team |
Dylan Avery Holmes (born 22 March 1997) is an Australian professional female soccer player who occupies the role of a midfielder for Adelaide United competing in the A-League Women.
Early life and education
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Holmes has English and American heritage. Throughout her childhood, she resided in northern California, Santiago, and Ilo. In 2007, she relocated to Adelaide, South Australia, where she attended Scotch College. She completed her studies there in 2014, excelling academically and serving as the school captain during her final year. Her hometown is located in Heathfield, within the Adelaide Hills region.
Adelaide United (2018–2021)
Holmes returned to Adelaide United in 2018 after initially participating in the 2014 W-League season with the club, during which she appeared in seven matches. Her first game that season was a goalless draw against Melbourne Victory.
Adelaide City (2019–2021)
In preparation for the Women's National Premier Leagues (WNPL) season, Holmes signed with Adelaide City in February 2019.
BK Häcken (2021)
For the 2021 campaign, Holmes joined Swedish titleholders BK Häcken, seeking to challenge herself within European football at a top level.
Adelaide United (2021–)
Following 15 matches with Häcken, Holmes made a return to Australia in December 2021 and re-signed with Adelaide United to complete the remainder of the 2021–22 A-League Women season.
International career
Holmes earned her first cap for the Australia women's national soccer team on 13 April 2021, entering as a substitute in the second half of a friendly match that ended in a 5–0 defeat against the Netherlands.
Style of play
She is noted for her calmness when handling possession and her skill in managing the pace of play.