Australian professional footballer
Gus Hoefsloot|
Full name |
Gus Hoefsloot |
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Date of birth |
(2006-03-13) 13 March 2006 (age 18) |
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Place of birth |
Australia |
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Position(s) |
Goalkeeper |
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Current team |
Sydney FC |
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Number |
30 |
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2019–2023 |
Sydney FC |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2022– |
Sydney FC NPL |
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2023– |
Sydney FC |
0 |
(0) |
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2023– |
Australia U17 |
1 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 July 2023 |
Gus Hoefsloot (born 13 March 2006) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sydney FC.
Early life
Hoefsloot was raised in Stanwell Park to Dutch parents and joined the Sydney FC Academy in 2019 as a 12-year-old.[1] He grew up playing futsal for South Coast Taipans.[2]
Career
Youth career
Hoefsloot made his debut for Sydney FC's NPL side on 2 April 2022, in a 4–3 win over Sutherland Sharks, at the age of 16.[3]
Senior career
On 28 June 2023, Sydney FC announced it had promoted Hoefsloot to its A-League Men's squad, signing him to a three-year scholarship contract. He had previously trialled with French side Olympique Lyonnais and had attracted interest from overseas clubs before signing.[4]
International career
Hoefsloot was named in the Australia men's national under-17 soccer team for the 2022 AFF U-16 Youth Championship.[5] He made his first and only appearance for the team in a 4–2 loss to Cambodia.[6]
He is also eligible to represent Netherlands.
References