Ashleigh Sykes

Ashleigh Sykes

Sykes playing for Canberra United in 2009
Personal information
Date of birth	(1991-12-15) 15 December 1991 (age 25)
Place of birth	Sydney
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Playing position	Striker
Club information
Current team	Canberra United
Number	14
Youth career
	SASS Strikers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–	Canberra United	97	(37)
2016–	AS Harima ALBION	0	(0)
–	Portland Thorns	0	(0)
National team‡
2008–2009	Australia U-20	12	(5)
2008–	Australia	19	(5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 March 2017. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 7 March 2016

Ashleigh Sykes (born 15 December 1991) is an Australian international football player, who currently plays for Canberra United in the W-League in Australia.

Sykes grew up in Dubbo, New South Wales. She played for Dubbo SASS, and was also CSSA Athletics champion in 2006. She has a twin, Nicole, who is also a footballer.

Sykes joined Canberra United along with her sister Nicole in the W-League whilst still finishing school for the league's inaugural season in 2008–09. She made her debut in Canberra's first match, coming on for Grace Gill in a loss to Newcastle Jets. On 30 November 2008, Sykes scored her first goal for the club – the equaliser in a two-all draw with Perth Glory. Canberra went on to make the Grand Final only to lose to Brisbane Roar, with Sykes playing the second half. Sykes was presented with the club's Rising Star award after a strong first season.

A broken leg suffered in a challenge against Melbourne Victory saw Sykes miss much of the 2010–11 W-League. However, Ashleigh was able to recover in time for the end of the season and finals in January 2011. Her late winner against Perth Glory saw Canberra qualify for the finals. Despite this, Canberra were eliminated by Brisbane Roar in the semi-final after a penalty shootout.