A-League’s 16-year-old rising star Rubi Sullivan blazes a trail for Filipino heritage in Australian football

At just 16, Sydney FC’s Rubi Sullivan is ready to make her mark on Australian football

At just 16, Sydney FC’s Rubi Sullivan is ready to make her mark on Australian football Credit: Supplied by Sydney FC

At just 16 years old, Rubi Sullivan—one of the youngest players ever to sign with Sydney FC—is making her mark in the A-League while proudly representing her Filipino and Australian heritage.


Key Points
  • North West Sydney’s Rubi Sullivan is on the rise, earning a reputation as one of the most promising young players in Australian football.
  • In August, Sullivan joined the Australian U-20 team at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Tajikistan, where she played a key role in helping the Young Matildas secure qualification for the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand.
  • As her football career continues to rise, Sullivan proudly embraces and represents both her Australian and Filipino heritage—on and off the pitch.
“In most of my games, Dad is usually there, but Mum comes whenever she can—and when she’s there, you definitely know it. She’s always loud and incredibly supportive,” Rubi Sullivan shares warmly about her parents’ unwavering support throughout her football journey.
From a young age, Rubi Sullivan has been passionate about football and is determined to make it her professional career.
From a young age, Rubi Sullivan has been passionate about football and is determined to make it her professional career. Credit: Supplied by Sydney FC
I'm a very vocal player, and as Filipinos, we tend to be outgoing, and I think that definitely shows in my personality.
Rubi Sullivan, Sydney FC
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