Dylan Holmes
Dylan Avery Holmes is an Australian professional women's footballer who plays as a midfielder for Adelaide United in the A-League Women.
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. In 2007, Holmes moved to Adelaide, South Australia. She attended Scotch College and graduated in 2014 after doing well academically and being captain in her final year. Her home town is Heathfield, in the Adelaide Hills.
Holmes returned to Adelaide United 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.
In February 2019, Holmes returned to Adelaide City ahead of the 2019 WNPL season.
Holmes joined Swedish reigning champions [BK BK Häcken (women)|Häcken (women)|Häcken] ahead of the 2021 season, viewing the move as an opportunity "to play European football at a very high level".
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.
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.
Style of play
Holmes is known for her composure on the ball and ability to control the tempo of games.