Alex Wilkinson, Australia footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Alex Wilkinson is a retired Australian professional soccer player who is currently the Head of Football Operations at Sydney FC.

Wilkinson was born and raised in Sydney and made his senior debut for Northern Spirit in 2002. After moving to Ryde City Gunners and Manly United in 2004, Wilkinson joined A-League club Central Coast Mariners, where he eventually became club captain and made over 170 appearances. After spending time in China on loan to Jiangsu Sainty, Wilkinson played for Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for 4 seasons (2012–2015), before returning to Australia to play for Melbourne City FC. After a brief stint at the club, Wilkinson moved to Sydney FC where he enjoyed the most success, and captained the side for four years until his retirement at the conclusion of the 2022–23 A-League Men season.

Wilkinson made eleven appearances for the Australian national team, including three at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.