Wade Dekker


Wade Dekker is a football player who plays as a striker for NPL Victoria club Dandenong Thunder. Born in Australia, he represents [Sri Lanka national Association football|football team|Sri Lanka] internationally.

Early life

Dekker was born in Melbourne, Australia to a Dutch father and a Sri Lankan Burgher mother.

Club career

On 25 August 2015, Dekker scored his first professional goal in only his 2nd professional game in a 5–1 win over Wellington Phoenix in the FFA Cup. On 10 October 2015 Dekker scored in his first A-League game, away against Sydney FC.
On 28 April 2016, Dekker was released by Melbourne City due to a long injury, then later made a comeback in football in March 2017.

International career

Dekker joined the Sri Lanka national football team in April 2024. He made his debut for Sri Lanka against Brunei in June 2024.
Dekker scored his first international goal on 20 March 2025 in a friendly against Laos at the New Laos National Stadium.

Career statistics

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.20 March 2025New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos1–02–1Friendly