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Jayden Atkinson

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Jayden Atkinson
Personal information
Born (2001-07-09) 9 July 2001 (age 23)
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Playing position Midfield
Senior career
Years Team
2022– Brisbane Blaze
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Australia U–21 5 (0)
2023– Australia 5 (0)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Australia
Oceania Cup
Gold medal – first place 2023 Whangārei

Jayden Atkinson (born 9 July 2001) is an Australian field hockey player, who plays in the midfield.[1][2]

Personal life

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Jayden Atkinson was born and raised in Cairns, Queensland.[3][4][2]

Career

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Under–21

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In 2022, Atkinson made his debut for the Australia U–21 team during the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru.[5]

Kookaburras

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Following a successful domestic league and junior appearance, Atkinson was added to the Kookaburras squad for 2023.[2] He made his international debut during season three of the FIH Pro League in Hobart.[6][5][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Team Details – Australia". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Queensland duo new inclusions to 2023 Kookaburras squad". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Local hockey star gets added to Kookaburra's squad after overcoming serious injury". cairnspost.com.au/. Cairns Post. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Jayden Atkinson, the first Kookaburras player from Cairns". cairnspost.com.au/. Cairns Post. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  5. ^ a b "ATKINSON Jayden". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Jayden Atkinson set to debut for Kookaburras at Pro League". hockeyqld.com.au. Hockey Queensland. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
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