Dylan Pierias
Dylan Pierias | |
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| Born | February 20, 2000 Australia |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2017– |
| Known for | Playing as a winger for Adelaide United and other A-League clubs |
Dylan Pierias (born 20 February 2000) is a professional soccer athlete from Australia who currently operates as a winger for Adelaide United in the A-League. His previous A-League experience includes stints with Melbourne City, Western United, and Western Sydney Wanderers.
Club career
Pierias started his football journey at seven years old with Keilor Park SC before transferring to Spring Hills during his teenage years.
Melbourne City
At just 16 years old, Pierias made his first appearance for Melbourne City on 11 February 2017 against Brisbane Roar, stepping in as eight regular players were sidelined due to suspensions or injuries. This debut marked him as the first individual born in the 21st century to participate in the A-League.
Western United
For the inaugural 2019–20 A-League season, Pierias signed with Western United. In May 2021, he committed to a two-year contract extension. He entered as a substitute in the 89th minute of the victorious 2022 A-League Men Grand Final against his former team Melbourne City, playing a role in Western United's triumph at AAMI Park. After completing four seasons and accumulating 94 league appearances, Pierias exited Western United following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.
Western Sydney Wanderers
Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Pierias joined Western Sydney Wanderers. Over the course of the season, he featured in 26 matches and scored three goals. After the club failed to secure a spot in the finals series, Pierias departed from the Wanderers.
Adelaide United
In June 2024, Pierias signed a three-year contract with Adelaide United, marking his fourth club in the A-League. His arrival aimed to fill vacancies created by departures of Craig Goodwin, Nestory Irankunda, and Ben Halloran. On debut, he scored against his former side Western Sydney during an impressive 4–1 away win. Primarily utilized as a defensive winger, Pierias matched his previous season’s goal total by early February with two additional goals.
International career
Born in Australia and of Macedonian descent, Pierias played an instrumental role in helping the Australia U-23 squad qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. As a member of the Olyroos, the team achieved a victory over Argentina but did not advance past the group stage.