Aydan Hammond

Aydan Johnathan Hammond is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Western Sydney Wanderers.

Club career

As a teenager, Hammond spent eight years at Belenenses, playing in their academy.
On 18 January 2024, Hammond signed for Western Sydney Wanderers on a scholarship contract. He made his A-League debut for the Wanderers in a 4–3 loss against Macarthur on 4 February 2024. His first goal then came in the Wanderers' 4–3 win over Melbourne Victory on 27 April 2024, scoring the equalising third goal in the side's last match of the season.
Following a promising first season, Hammond signed a two-year scholarship extension on 23 May 2024. On 19 October 2024, in the club's opening game of the 2024–25 season, Hammond scored an equaliser in the Sydney Derby against Sydney FC as the Wanderers eventually lost 2–1. He later scored a double on 2 March 2025 in an impressive display against Perth Glory.

International career

Hammond attended an Australia under-17s camp as a 14 year old. Through his mother, he is also eligible to represent Peru, which he has previously expressed an interest in doing.

Personal life

He has an older brother, Tristan Hammond, who represented Australia at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
In addition to his native English, he can also speak Spanish and Portuguese fluently.