Tyler Bindon

Tyler Grant Bindon (born 27 January 2005) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Reading and the New Zealand national team.

Early life
Bindon was born on 27 January 2005, to Jenny and Grant Bindon; his mother won 77 caps for the New Zealand women's soccer team and his father captained the New Zealand volleyball team.

Club career
Bindon began his career in New Zealand with East Coast Bays.

On 7 August 2023, Bindon signed a two-year contract with EFL League One club Reading after moving from the LAFC Academy and featuring in four pre-season games under manager Rubén Sellés. He made his professional debut the following day, in a 4–0 win at Millwall in the EFL Cup. Bindon scored his first Reading goal in a 2–1 defeat to Leyton Orient on 7 October 2023. Bindon finished runner-up in the 2023–24 Player of the Season Award for Reading after making 44 appearances and scoring two goals in his first season.

International career
Bindon won his first cap for the United States under-19 team against Argentina in March 2023.

On 26 September 2023, Bindon was called up to the New Zealand men's national football team for the first time. Bindon made his debut on 13 October 2023 when he came on as a late substitute replacing Michael Boxall against the Democratic Republic of Congo. On 17 November 2023, Bindon made his first start for New Zealand in a friendly against Greece. In February 2024, Bindon was nominated for the 2023 New Zealand Men's Young Player of the Year.

Honours
New Zealand
 * OFC Nations Cup: 2024