Dylan Wilkinson
- Position
- Defender
- Age
- 20
- Date of birth
Dylan Wilkinson
Date of Birth: 29th October 2005
Position: Defender
Dylan began his football career in the academy at Bradford City, progressing through the youth ranks before representing the club’s Under-18 side.
He went on to gain valuable senior experience with Liversedge, Silsden and Albion Sports before joining Darlington ahead of the 2026/27 season.
A versatile defender, Dylan is primarily a right-back but is equally comfortable playing at centre-half. He can also operate off the left side and is excellent with his left foot. Despite his young age, he has already made over 200 senior appearances with Park View, where he established himself as a firm fan favourite.
Dylan has made an excellent impression during pre-season, producing composed performances in friendlies against Redcar Athletic, Stockton Town and Newcastle United. His defensive qualities, athleticism and willingness to get forward have quickly caught the eye as he prepares for his first season at Blackwell Meadows.
Manager’s Quote
“Dylan has been brilliant since coming in. He’s a really good talker and, for his age, he communicates and organises the back line exceptionally well. We don’t have enough massively good communicators in the group, so that’s been a real plus for us. He can also play off the left and he’s brilliant with his left foot. We’re really impressed with him so far.”
— Steve Watson
