Will Freney
Australian association football player (born 2005)
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William Freney (/ˈfriːni/;[1] born 4 November 2005) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Perth Glory.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Freney | ||
| Date of birth | 4 November 2005 | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–? | Camden Falcons | ||
| Marconi Stallions | |||
| Western Sydney Wanderers | |||
| –2024 | Macarthur FC | ||
| 2024–2025 | Perth Glory | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Perth Glory | 13 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Australia U19 Schoolboys | 2 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 October 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 29 October 2025 | |||
Club career
Raised in Elderslie in the suburbs of Sydney, Freney began playing at age 5 for Camden Falcons before joining Marconi Stallions and then the academy of Western Sydney Wanderers.[2]
In June 2024, Freney moved from Macarthur FC's Bulls FC Academy of the National Premier Leagues NSW to a two-year scholarship contract with Perth Glory in A-League Men.[3] He made his professional debut on 21 December in a 1–0 win away to Brisbane Roar, as a substitute for David Williams in added time.[4] His first start came on 14 January 2025 in a 2–1 home loss to Western Sydney Wanderers.[5] Local newspaper The West Australian judged that he coped well.[6]
By February 2025, Freney was one of several young players who had transitioned into the first team at Perth Glory. He credited veterans such as captain Adam Taggart with aiding the step up.[3]