Harry Williams (footballer, born 2002) explained

Harry Williams
Birth Date:15 August 2002
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Walsall
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:West Bromwich Albion
Youthyears2:2021
Youthclubs2:Burnley
Youthyears3:2021
Youthclubs3:Aston Villa
Youthyears4:2021–2022
Youthclubs4:Burnley
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Alvechurch
Caps1:39
Goals1:3
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Walsall
Caps2:21
Goals2:1
Club-Update:22:30, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

Harry Williams (born 15 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Walsall.[1]

Career

Williams was a youth player at West Bromwich Albion but left following the conclusion of his contract in 2021. He had trials with Burnley and Aston Villa, playing for both in Premier League 2, before signing with Burnley for the 2021–22 season.[2] [3] [4]

Williams joined Alvechurch in 2022 and scoring three goals in thirty-nine appearances during the 2022–23 season.[5] With Alvechurch, he helped upset EFL League One side Cheltenham Town to reach the second round of the FA Cup in November 2022, as the lowest ranked team left in the competition.[6]

He signed for Walsall in July 2023 for an undisclosed fee, signing a one-year contract with the option of another.[7] On 5 August 2023, he made his league debut for Walsall in a 1–2 EFL League Two defeat to Morecambe.[8] On February 1st, 2024 manager Mat Sadler revealed that Williams would miss the rest of the season with hip flexor injury. He returned to football on August 13 in a EFL Cup fixture against Exeter City. He scored his first goal for the Saddlers in a 2-6 loss at home to Fleetwood.[9]

Style of play

Williams was described by Mat Sadler, the manager who gave him his professional league debut, as being "good in the air", and that he "loves heading the football".[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Williams. Soccerway. 21 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Alex. James. First words as Burnley complete transfer of former West Brom defender . Lancs.Live. 12 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Burnley land former West Brom youngster Harry Williams. Lancashire Telegraph. 21 July 2023. 12 July 2021.
  4. Web site: West Brom starlet Williams heads to Aston Villa after permission given. Wayne. Veysey. 8 May 2021. 21 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Walsall complete signing of defender Harry Williams. Express and Star. 21 July 2023. George. Bennett. 20 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Cheltenham Town 1-2 Alvechurch. BBC Sport. 5 November 2022. 21 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Harry Williams: Walsall sign Alvechurch defender for undisclosed fee. BBC Sport. 21 July 2023. 20 July 2023.
  8. Web site: MORECAMBE VS. WALSALL. 5 August 2023. 5 August 2023. Soccerway.
  9. Web site: Walsall 2-6 Fleetwood. 1 October 2024. 13 November 2024. BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: 8 July 2023. Mat Sadler delighted with Walsall debutant Harry Williams. Express and Star. 8 August 2023. George. Bennett.