Gus Hoefsloot

Gus Hoefsloot (Dutch: [ˈɦuf.sloːt];^[1] born 13 March 2006) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sydney FC.

Gus Hoefsloot

Personal information
Full name	Gus Hoefsloot
Date of birth	(2006-03-13) 13 March 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Position	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Sydney FC
Number	1
Youth career
	Helensburgh Thistles SC
2019–2023	Sydney FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	Sydney FC NPL	9	(0)
2023–	Sydney FC	0	(0)
International career‡
2023–	Australia U17	1	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Australia AFC U-20 Asian Cup Winner 2025 China Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 2 July 2023

Early life

Hoefsloot was raised in Stanwell Park to Dutch parents and joined the Sydney FC Academy in 2019 as a 12-year-old.^[2] He grew up playing futsal for South Coast Taipans.^[3]

Career

Youth career

Hoefsloot made his debut for Sydney FC's NPL side on 2 April 2022, in a 4–3 win over Sutherland Sharks, at the age of 16.^[4]

Senior career

On 28 June 2023, Sydney FC announced it had promoted Hoefsloot to its A-League Men's squad, signing him to a three-year scholarship contract. He had previously trialled with French side Olympique Lyonnais and had attracted interest from overseas clubs before signing.^[5] In May 2025, Hoefsloot signed a new professional three-year contract and was given the #1 jersey, following the departure of Andrew Redmayne.^[6]

International career

Hoefsloot was named in the Australia men's national under-17 soccer team for the 2022 AFF U-16 Youth Championship.^[7] He made his first and only appearance for the team in a 4–2 loss to Cambodia.^[8]

He is also eligible to represent Netherlands.

Honours

Australia U-20

• AFC U-20 Asian Cup Champions: 2025