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'''Wilfred Williams''' (born June 4, 1996) is a |
'''Wilfred Williams''' (born June 4, 1996) is a professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]]. He was born in Liberia and has represented the United States at youth level. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Williams began his [[college soccer]] career at the [[University of Memphis]], before spending a year at [[Eastern Florida State College]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.efsctitans.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/bios/williams_wilfred_91so?view=bio |title=Wilfred Williams |website=EFSC Titans}}</ref> and a further two years at [[Oakland University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://goldengrizzlies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1585 |title=Wilfred Williams - Men's Soccer |website=Oakland University Athletics}}</ref> |
Williams began his [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] career at the [[University of Memphis]], before spending a year at [[Eastern Florida State College]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.efsctitans.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/bios/williams_wilfred_91so?view=bio |title=Wilfred Williams |website=EFSC Titans}}</ref> and a further two years at [[Oakland University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://goldengrizzlies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1585 |title=Wilfred Williams - Men's Soccer |website=Oakland University Athletics}}</ref> |
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While at college, Williams appeared for [[USL PDL]] sides [[Des Moines Menace]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/2015-stats |title=2015 Stats - uslleaguetwo.com |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref> [[Charlotte Eagles]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/12352449?subseason=317887 |title=Charlotte Eagles - 2016 Playoffs - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams - D |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref> and [[Myrtle Beach Mutiny]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highlandersfc.ca/news/2018-mls-superdraft-rewind-blackmon-leads-66-pdl-a |title=2018 MLS SuperDraft Rewind: Blackmon Leads 66 PDL Alums Selected - Victoria Highlanders |website=www.highlandersfc.ca}}</ref> |
While at college, Williams appeared for [[USL PDL]] sides [[Des Moines Menace]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/2015-stats |title=2015 Stats - uslleaguetwo.com |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref> [[Charlotte Eagles]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/12352449?subseason=317887 |title=Charlotte Eagles - 2016 Playoffs - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams - D |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref> and [[Myrtle Beach Mutiny]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highlandersfc.ca/news/2018-mls-superdraft-rewind-blackmon-leads-66-pdl-a |title=2018 MLS SuperDraft Rewind: Blackmon Leads 66 PDL Alums Selected - Victoria Highlanders |website=www.highlandersfc.ca}}</ref> |
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* [https://goldengrizzlies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1585 Wilfred Williams] at Oakland |
* [https://goldengrizzlies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1585 Wilfred Williams] at Oakland |
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[[Category:American people of Liberian descent]] |
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[[Category:Soccer players from Tennessee]] |
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[[Category:American soccer players]] |
[[Category:American men's soccer players]] |
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[[Category:Men's association football defenders]] |
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[[Category:Memphis Tigers men's soccer players]] |
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[[Category:EFSC Titans men's soccer players]] |
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[[Category:National Independent Soccer Association players]] |
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[[Category:United States men's youth international soccer players]] |
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[[Category:21st-century American sportsmen]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 16 October 2024
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Wilfred Dekie Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 4 June 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Monrovia, Liberia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2014 | FC Dallas | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Memphis Tigers | 12 | (0) |
| 2015 | EFSC Titans | 19 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | 34 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | Des Moines Menace | 12 | (3) |
| 2016 | Charlotte Eagles | 13 | (0) |
| 2017 | Myrtle Beach Mutiny | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | Detroit City FC | 1 | (0) |
| 2018 | Des Moines Menace | 13 | (1) |
| 2019 | Orlando City B | 6 | (0) |
| 2020 | Oakland Roots SC | 1 | (0) |
| 2020 | Chattanooga FC | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| United States U14 | |||
| United States U15 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 29, 2020 | |||
Wilfred Williams (born June 4, 1996) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender. He was born in Liberia and has represented the United States at youth level.
Career
[edit]Williams began his college soccer career at the University of Memphis, before spending a year at Eastern Florida State College[1] and a further two years at Oakland University.[2]
While at college, Williams appeared for USL PDL sides Des Moines Menace,[3] Charlotte Eagles[4] and Myrtle Beach Mutiny.[5]
On January 21, 2018, Williams was selected 82nd overall in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City.[6] However, he wasn't signed by the club. Williams spent time with fourth-tier sides Detroit City FC in the NPSL, and Des Moines Menace in the USL PDL.[7][8]
In February 2019, Williams joined USL League One side Orlando City B.[9]
Williams joined NISA club Oakland Roots in February 2020.[10]
On August 31, 2020, Williams was signed by Chattanooga FC.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Wilfred Williams". EFSC Titans.
- ^ "Wilfred Williams - Men's Soccer". Oakland University Athletics.
- ^ "2015 Stats - uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Charlotte Eagles - 2016 Playoffs - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams - D". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "2018 MLS SuperDraft Rewind: Blackmon Leads 66 PDL Alums Selected - Victoria Highlanders". www.highlandersfc.ca.
- ^ "Sporting KC selects forward Will Bagrou and defender Wilfred Williams in fourth round of 2018 MLS SuperDraft | Sporting Kansas City".
- ^ "Get to know Wilfred Williams". menacesoccer.com.
- ^ "Des Moines Menace - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ Rollins, Sean (20 February 2019). "Orlando City B Announces 2019 Roster". The Mane Land.
- ^ "Roots Sign Trio with Prior US Soccer Pro Experience". www.oaklandrootssc.com.
- ^ "Chattanooga FC Strengthens Back Line, Adds Wilfred Williams to the Club". Chattanooga FC. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
External links
[edit]- Wilfred Williams at USL League One
- Wilfred Williams at Major League Soccer
- Wilfred Williams at Oakland
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- American people of Liberian descent
- Soccer players from Tennessee
- American men's soccer players
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- Memphis Tigers men's soccer players
- EFSC Titans men's soccer players
- Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's soccer players
- Des Moines Menace players
- Charlotte Eagles players
- Myrtle Beach Mutiny players
- Detroit City FC players
- Orlando City B players
- Oakland Roots SC players
- Chattanooga FC players
- Sporting Kansas City draft picks
- USL League One players
- USL League Two players
- National Independent Soccer Association players
- United States men's youth international soccer players
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