Rhys Marlon Youlley is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for Sydney FC in the A-League Men.
Early life Rhys grew up in Sydney and played football from a young age, often going along to watch his older brother Liam play matches before he could join a team himself.
In 2016 he joined the Sydney FC Academy as a 12 year old, before moving to Western Sydney Wanderers Academy in 2018.
Club career
Macarthur FC From his time at the Western Sydney Wanderers Academy, Youlley made the move to Macarthur FC where he made his A-League debut in a 1–0 loss to Newcastle Jets, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute in February 2023. He continued to play for the Bulls Academy team before earning himself a move to Belgium.
Westerlo Youlley joined Belgian side Westerlo in 2023 with his previous employer Macarthur granting him the opportunity to pursue his football career overseas. Youlley initially played in the youth team upon arrival before making his first team debut in a defeat to R.S.C. Anderlecht in the Croky Cup on 5 December 2024.
He made his league debut on 9 February 2025, at home against Standard Liege and continued to feature off the bench at the back end of the campaign for his side.
Sydney FC Youlley returned to Australia, signing a 3-year contract with Sydney FC on 30 May 2025.
International career
Youth Youlley has represented Australia on more than one occasion in the youth set ups, moving his way through the ranks of the U18's, U20's and U23 sides. He has featured at a number of major youth tournaments, including the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, and the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMacarthur FC2022–23A-League Men1000—102023–24A-League Men0020—20Total10200030Westerlo2023–24Belgian Pro League0000—002024–25Belgian Pro League5010—60Total50100060Sydney FC2024–25A-League Men0031—312025–26A-League Men22030—250Career total28012100371
References
External links
Rhys Youlley at Sydney FC