Above: Amber Luchtmeijer signs for the Sky Blues. Image: Sydney FC.
By Genevieve Henry (12/7/24).
The reigning A-League Women champions Sydney FC have bolstered their attacking line ahead of the 2024-25 season with the signing of 17-year old Amber Luchtmeijer.
“I’m super excited and overjoyed to be joining Sydney FC.”
The young striker currently leads the National Premier League New South Wales (NPL NSW) golden boot charts, with 17 goals in 19 games. Since joining her current club, Bulls FC, from the Blacktown Spartans, she has been on fire. Luchtmeijer has the capability to score all kinds of goals; from solo runs to cheeky chips.
Luchtmeijer has been playing football since she was five in the suburbs of Sydney. At age 14, she joined the Blacktown Spartans, where she began to make a name for herself, before moving on after enduring a tough relegation battle with the side. At the Bulls Academy, the young gun has grown into her boots and really put her name up in lights, even scoring a brace against her former club.
“To make the step up to the A-League is something I have dreamed of since the age of five and it’s just super exciting.” Luchtmeijer siad, “I’m looking forward to working in the professional space and against more of the girls that play there.”
On top of her football, the year-12 student has to make time to study for her exams, showing her determination and work ethic. In a previous interview she spoke of her excitement to finish school so that she can dedicate more time to football.
Sydney is the perfect club for Luchtmeijer, with not only it’s winning record and need for goals, but for youth development. Alongside fellow teenagers Indiana Dos Santos and Maddie Caspers to name a few, Luchtmeijer will hope to grow into a big name.
“Getting on the score sheet in the A-League would be pretty amazing but I just want to improve as a player and get used to performing in the professional space, but goals would definitely be a bonus.”
Luchtmeijer has spoken of her ambitions to be in contention for Young Matildas or even the Matildas. If she can thrive in Sky Blue, she’s well on her way.
Sydney head coach Ante Juric believes Luchtmeijer is full of potential and star quality.
“Amber is a star of the future in Sydney FC’s eyes, she is very quick, has an excellent eye for goal and finishes with great maturity.”
“She is a natural goalscorer and has had a breakout year in the NPL.”
“She has a lot of potential and I believe she can step up to this level.”
Juric is known for developing talented young players into stars. Luchtmeijer will hope he can work his magic and help her turn into the next big thing. “I am looking forward to working with her and helping her to flourish into a confident A-League Women’s player.”
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