Wilfred Williams

Wilfred Williams (born June 5, 1996) is a Liberian-born American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Chattanooga FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Wilfred Williams
Personal information
Full name Wilfred Dekie Williams
Date of birth (1996-06-05) 5 June 1996
Place of birth Monrovia, Liberia
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Chattanooga FC
Number 3
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)
National team
United States U14
United States U15
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 29, 2020

Career

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
  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. https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2018/01/21/sporting-kc-selects-forward-will-bagrou-and-defender-wilfred-williams-fourth-round
  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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