L. Dykes

Lyndon John Dykes (born 7 October 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently a free agent. Born and raised in Australia to Scottish parents, he plays for the Scotland national team. Dykes previously played for Mudgeeraba, Merrimac, Redlands United, Gold Coast City and Surfers Paradise Apollo in Australia, for Queen of the South and Livingston in Scotland, and spent four years with English club Queens Park Rangers before spells at Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic.

Personal life Dykes was born on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. He moved to Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, playing rugby league as a youth. As a child, Dykes had a season pass to the Canberra Raiders and idolised captain Ruben Wiki at the time. In his youth, Dykes also played basketball, rugby union and Aussie Rules football. After returning to Australia from a stint with Queen of the South Under-20s team, Dykes worked in a factory for sports company BLK. Dykes said of his background, "My parents are Scottish. They are from Dumfries.