Wilfred Williams
American soccer player
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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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 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]
