Jordan Holmes

Early life

Born in Sydney, Holmes attended Aquinas College in Menai. In 2012–13 he played for Rockdale City Suns and Sydney United 58 in the New South Wales Youth Premier League. He was also selected and played for the New South Wales Institute of Sport and attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). He represented Cronulla Sutherland, Sydney and New South Wales in Baseball as a pitcher and batsman and specialist shortstop. In 2013, Holmes moved to England to join Bournemouth.

Club career

Bournemouth In 2017–18, Holmes continued to be part of the first team squad, playing 18 times for the U23s. Holmes signed a one-year contract extension in May 2018. In January 2019, Holmes joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan until the end of the season. He was released by Bournemouth at the end of the season.

Ebbsfleet United Holmes joined Ebbsfleet United in August 2019, making his debut in a 2–2 against Notts County. Holmes made 37 league appearances over two seasons with the club and left the club at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.

Rochedale Rovers

In July 2023, it was announced that Holmes had signed for NPL Queensland club Rochedale Rovers. Holmes departed the club in August 2024 having made 18 league appearances.

Western Sydney Wanderers

On 23 August 2024, it was revealed that Holmes had made a return to professional football, having signed a 1–year contract with Western Sydney Wanderers.

International career Holmes has represented Australia at national level for the U19s and U20s in the Asian Championship and U20's World Cup qualifiers. In May 2015 Holmes was selected to play against Brazil for Australia's U20s at Win Stadium Wollongong. Although Australia were defeated 1–0, Holmes produced a man of the match performance pulling out a string of outstanding saves from Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) and Andrea Pereira (Manchester United). Holmes is currently vice captain of the U23 Australian Olyroos.

Holmes qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He was part of the Olyroos Olympic squad. The team beat Argentina in their first group match but were unable to win another match. They were therefore not in medal contention.

Honours Australia U-23 AFC U-23 Asian Cup: 3rd place 2020