Wilfred Williams (born June 4, 1996) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender. Born in Liberia, he has represented the United States at youth level.

Wilfred Williams
Personal information
Full name Wilfred Dekie Williams
Date of birth (1996-06-04) 4 June 1996 (age 27)
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

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

  1. ^ "Wilfred Williams". EFSC Titans.
  2. ^ "Wilfred Williams - Men's Soccer". Oakland University Athletics.
  3. ^ "2015 Stats - uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. ^ "Charlotte Eagles - 2016 Playoffs - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams - D". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. ^ "2018 MLS SuperDraft Rewind: Blackmon Leads 66 PDL Alums Selected - Victoria Highlanders". www.highlandersfc.ca.
  6. ^ "Sporting KC selects forward Will Bagrou and defender Wilfred Williams in fourth round of 2018 MLS SuperDraft | Sporting Kansas City".
  7. ^ "Get to know Wilfred Williams". menacesoccer.com.
  8. ^ "Des Moines Menace - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  9. ^ Rollins, Sean (20 February 2019). "Orlando City B Announces 2019 Roster". The Mane Land.
  10. ^ "Roots Sign Trio with Prior US Soccer Pro Experience". www.oaklandrootssc.com.
  11. ^ "Chattanooga FC Strengthens Back Line, Adds Wilfred Williams to the Club". Chattanooga FC. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

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