14-Year-Old Footballer Creates History as A-Leagues’ Youngest-Ever Player

14-year-old footballer creates history as A-Leagues’ youngest-ever player

The Sydney youngster, born in December 2010, was handed a start in the opening game of the season.

Soccer-Sydney's Pearson youngest ever A-League player at 14

(Reuters) -Sydney FC defender Willa Pearson became the youngest player to appear in an A-League Women or Men match after making her debut in Sydney's 2-2 draw with Melbourne City at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday. Read full story

Sydney FC's Willa Pearson Becomes Youngest A-League Player Ever

Sydney FC’s Willa Pearson has become the youngest player in A-Leagues history after making her debut against Melbourne City at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon. At just 14 years and 312 days old, Pearson eclipsed the previous record held by Western Sydney Wanderers’ Ischia Brooking (14y 347d, 2023), moving ahead of both Talia Younis (14y 361d, Western Sydney Wanderers, 2023) and Sam Kerr (15y 045d, Perth Glory, 2008) — as well as new Sydney…

14-year-old Sydney FC debutant makes Ninja A-League history: 'It's a huge step'

At 14 years and 312 days of age, Sydney FC debutant Willa Pearson became the youngest-ever player in Ninja A-League history against Melbourne City in Round 1 of the 2025-26 season. Pearson was picked to start against the reigning Premiers in Sydney’s first game of the new campaign; lining up in the Sky Blues’ defence, Pearson’s first task as a Ninja A-League player was a direct match-up with CommBank Matildas star Holly McNamara in the opening r…