Will Patrick Jardine Kennedy (born 14 February 2005) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or full back for Newcastle Jets.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Will Patrick Jardine Kennedy | ||
| Date of birth | 14 February 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle Jets | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Manly United | ||
| 2018–2025 | Sydney FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Sydney FC NPL | 37 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Sydney FC | 2 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | Central Coast Mariners | 7 | (0) |
| 2026– | Newcastle Jets | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 July 2026 | |||
Club career
editSydney FC
editIn 2018, Kennedy joined Sydney FC's academy at 12 years of age, having previously played early age football at Manly United.[1] Kennedy progressed through the age groups of the academy, moving into the academy's NPL first grade squad for the 2023 season. Kennedy was part of Sydney FC's squad for the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two,[2] and on 7 November 2024, Kennedy made his debut for Sydney FC's senior team in a match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.[3] In January 2025, Kennedy signed his first professional contract with Sydney FC,[4] and made two A-League appearances in the second half of the 2024-25 season. Kennedy finished his season by playing for Sydney FC in a highly-publicised friendly against EFL Championship club, Wrexham A.F.C., in front of a crowd of 40,000, where he was afterwards compared to Roy Keane by Sydney FC's youth technical director, Kelly Cross.[5]
Central Coast Mariners
editKennedy moved to the Central Coast Mariners for the 2025-26 A-League season, joining on a one-year deal.[6][7] Kennedy only managed 7 league appearances as he battled injuries throughout the season, before being released at the end of the season.[8]
Newcastle Jets
editIn July 2026, Kennedy joined Newcastle Jets on a two-year contract.[9]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 9 July 2026
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | Contintental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sydney FC Youth | 2023 | National Premier Leagues NSW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Sydney FC Youth Total | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | ||
| Sydney FC | 2024–25 | A-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Central Coast Mariners FC | 2025–26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Newcastle Jets FC | 2026–27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | ||
References
edit- ↑ "More About Academy Graduate Will Kennedy". Sydney FC. 13 January 2025.
- ↑ "Sydney FC Name Six Academy Prospects In ACL2 Squad". Sydney FC. 10 September 2024.
- ↑ "A senior debut to Will Kennedy too!". Sydney FC. 7 November 2024 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Sydney FC Sign Up Three Young Academy Stars". Sydney FC. 9 January 2025.
- ↑ "Meet the Sydney FC kids who just stunned Wrexham: 'He reminds me of Roy Keane!'". A-Leagues. 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "Mariners sign versatile youngster Will Kennedy". Central Coast Mariners FC. 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Central Coast Mariners sign talented young Aussie who's been compared to a Man United icon". A-Leagues. 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Mariners confirm departures at the end of the 2025/26 season". Central Coast Mariners FC. 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "Newcastle Jets Sign Versatile Defender Will Kennedy". Newcastle Jets. 3 July 2026.
External links
edit- Will Kennedy at Soccerway