Aydan Johnathan Hammond (born 23 December 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Western Sydney Wanderers.

Career

Club career

As a teenager, Hammond spent eight years at Os Belenenses, playing in their academy.[1]

On 18 January 2024, Hammond signed for Western Sydney Wanderers on a scholarship contract.[1] He made his A-League debut for the Wanderers in a 4–3 loss against Macarthur on 4 February 2024.[2] 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.[3]

Following a promising first season, Hammond signed a two-year scholarship extension on 23 May 2024.[4] 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.[5][6] He later scored a double on 2 March 2025 in an impressive display against Perth Glory.[7][8]

International career

Hammond attended an Australia under-17s camp as a 14 year old.[9] Through his mother, he is also eligible to represent Peru. which he has previously expressed an interest in doing.[9]

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.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b jcsaszar (18 January 2024). "Hammond commits to scholarship deal". Western Sydney Wanderers. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers. Round 15, 2023-24 :". Ultimate A-League. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers. Round 26, 2023-24 :". Ultimate A-League. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  4. ^ jcsaszar (23 May 2024). "Hammond signs two-year scholarship extension". Western Sydney Wanderers. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC. Round 1, 2024-25 :". Ultimate A-League. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  6. ^ jcsaszar (20 October 2024). "Wanderers fall to defeat in opening round Sydney Derby". Western Sydney Wanderers. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  7. ^ "Western Sydney Wanderers vs Perth Glory. Round 21, 2024-25 :". Ultimate A-League. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  8. ^ jcsaszar (2 March 2025). "Wanderers soar into Top Four with dominant 4-1 victory over Perth Glory". Western Sydney Wanderers. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Hammond heist: Peru bid to poach Portugal-based Aussie brothers". SBS Sport. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  10. ^ "Meet the Portugal-based Aussie winger with Kewell in his corner". SBS Sport. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
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