Davis Atkin


Davis Atkin is an Australian field hockey player, who plays as a midfielder.

Personal life

In 2023, Atkin became the first openly gay male field hockey player to compete at an international level.
He is a student at the University of Western Australia.

Career

Under–21

In 2022, Atkin made his debut for the Australia men's national under-21 [field hockey team|Australia U–21] team during the Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra.

Kookaburras

Following a successful domestic league and junior appearance, Atkin was called into the Kookaburras squad for the first time in 2023. He made his senior international debut during the India leg of season four of the FIH Pro League in Rourkela.
After not representing Australia throughout 2024, Atkin returned to the international stage in 2025. He was named in the National Development Squad by Hockey Australia and has been a regular inclusion in the national squad throughout the season six of the FIH Pro League.

International goals

The following is a list of goals scored by Atkin at international level.
GoalDateLocationOpponentScoreResultCompetition
16 February 2025Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia2–04–22024–25 FIH Pro League
218 June 2025Wilrijkse Plein, Antwerp, Belgium5–16–12024–25 FIH Pro League