Mackenzie Hawkesby
Mackenzie Hawkesby is an Australian professional footballer currently playing for Sydney FC in the Australian A-League Women.
Club career
Hawkesby made her senior debut for Sydney FC on 17 November 2019 in a 3–0 win against Melbourne Victory. In the 2021–22 A-League Women, Hawkesby played every available minute and led the league in assists, crosses, and chances created. Her five goals that season included a first-half hat trick against Wellington Phoenix FC.
On 21 July 2023, Hawkesby signed for Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women's Super League. Hawkesby made just one appearance before she and the club agreed to part ways.
Sydney FC (2023–)
On 29 December 2023, Sydney FC announced Hawkesby's return to the club, signing until the end of the 2023–24 A-League Women season. She finished the season with 5 goals and 3 assists in 18 appearances, was named to the bench of the Professional Footballers Australia team of the season, and named player of the match for the 2024 A-League Women grand final match on the way to Sydney FC winning its second consecutive league championship.
International career
In June 2022, after an impressive season with Sydney FC, Hawkesby was called up to Australia's senior national team for their upcoming friendlies against Spain and Portugal.