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Wilfred Williams
Personal information
Full name	Wilfred Dekie Williams
Date of birth	4 June 1996 (age 28)
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
2014	Memphis Tigers
2015	EFSC Titans
2016–2017	Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Senior career*
Years	Team
2015	Des Moines Menace
2016	Charlotte Eagles
2017	Myrtle Beach Mutiny
2018	Detroit City FC
2018	Des Moines Menace
2019	Orlando City B
2020	Oakland Roots SC
2020	Chattanooga FC
International career
	United States U14
	United States U15
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 29, 2020

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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.

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

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

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[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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+{{short description|American soccer player}}
 {{Infobox football biography
 | name           = Wilfred Williams
 | fullname       = Wilfred Dekie Williams
-| birth_date     = {{Birth date and age|1996|6|5|df=yes}}
+| birth_date     = {{Birth date and age|1996|6|4|df=yes}}
 | birth_place    = [[Monrovia|Monrovia, Liberia]]
 | height         = {{Height|ft=5|in=7}}
 | position       = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
-| currentclub    = [[Oakland Roots SC|Oakland Roots]]
+| currentclub    =
-| clubnumber     = 3
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 | youthyears1    = 2012–2014
 | youthclubs1    = [[FC Dallas]]
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 | caps6          = 6
 | goals6         = 0
-| years7         = 2020–
+| years7         = 2020
-| clubs7         = [[Oakland Roots SC|Oakland Roots]]
+| clubs7         = [[Oakland Roots SC]]
-| caps7          = 0
+| caps7          = 1
 | goals7         = 0
+| years8         = 2020
+| clubs8         = [[Chattanooga FC]]
+| caps8          = 1
+| goals8         = 0
 | nationalyears1 =
 | nationalteam1  = [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|United States U14]]
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 | nationalcaps2  =
 | nationalgoals2 =
-| club-update    = October 5, 2019
+| club-update    = September 29, 2020
 }}
-'''Wilfred Williams''' (born June 5, 1996) is a Liberian-born American professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who currently plays as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]] for [[Oakland Roots SC]] in the [[National Independent Soccer Association]].
+'''Wilfred Williams''' (born June 4, 1996) is a professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]]. He was born in Liberia and has represented the United States at youth level.
 == Career ==
-Williams began his [[college soccer]] career at the [[University of Memphis]], before spending a year at [[Eastern Florida State College]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.efsctitans.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/bios/williams_wilfred_91so?view=bio |title=Wilfred Williams |website=EFSC Titans}}</ref> and a further two years at [[Oakland University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://goldengrizzlies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1585 |title=Wilfred Williams - Men's Soccer |website=Oakland University Athletics}}</ref>
+Williams began his [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] career at the [[University of Memphis]], before spending a year at [[Eastern Florida State College]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.efsctitans.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/bios/williams_wilfred_91so?view=bio |title=Wilfred Williams |website=EFSC Titans}}</ref> and a further two years at [[Oakland University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://goldengrizzlies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1585 |title=Wilfred Williams - Men's Soccer |website=Oakland University Athletics}}</ref>
 While at college, Williams appeared for [[USL PDL]] sides [[Des Moines Menace]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/2015-stats |title=2015 Stats - uslleaguetwo.com |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref> [[Charlotte Eagles]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/12352449?subseason=317887 |title=Charlotte Eagles - 2016 Playoffs - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams - D |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref> and [[Myrtle Beach Mutiny]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highlandersfc.ca/news/2018-mls-superdraft-rewind-blackmon-leads-66-pdl-a |title=2018 MLS SuperDraft Rewind: Blackmon Leads 66 PDL Alums Selected - Victoria Highlanders |website=www.highlandersfc.ca}}</ref>
-On January 21, 2018, Williams was selected 82nd overall in the [[2018 MLS SuperDraft]] by [[Sporting Kansas City]].<ref>https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2018/01/21/sporting-kc-selects-forward-will-bagrou-and-defender-wilfred-williams-fourth-round</ref> However, he wasn't signed by the club. Williams spent time with fourth-tier sides [[Detroit City FC]] in the  [[National Premier Soccer League|NPSL]], and [[Des Moines Menace]] in the [[USL PDL]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://menacesoccer.com/news/index.html?article_id=976 |title=Get to know Wilfred Williams |website=menacesoccer.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/24329098 |title=Des Moines Menace - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams - |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref>
+On January 21, 2018, Williams was selected 82nd overall in the [[2018 MLS SuperDraft]] by [[Sporting Kansas City]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2018/01/21/sporting-kc-selects-forward-will-bagrou-and-defender-wilfred-williams-fourth-round|title=Sporting KC selects forward Will Bagrou and defender Wilfred Williams in fourth round of 2018 MLS SuperDraft &#124; Sporting Kansas City}}</ref> However, he wasn't signed by the club. Williams spent time with fourth-tier sides [[Detroit City FC]] in the  [[National Premier Soccer League|NPSL]], and [[Des Moines Menace]] in the [[USL PDL]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://menacesoccer.com/news/index.html?article_id=976 |title=Get to know Wilfred Williams |website=menacesoccer.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/24329098 |title=Des Moines Menace - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Wilfred Williams - |website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}</ref>
 In February 2019, Williams joined [[USL League One]] side [[Orlando City B]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2019/2/20/18233682/orlando-city-b-announces-2019-roster |title=Orlando City B Announces 2019 Roster |first=Sean |last=Rollins |date=20 February 2019 |website=The Mane Land}}</ref>
 Williams joined [[National Independent Soccer Association|NISA]] club [[Oakland Roots SC|Oakland Roots]] in February 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oaklandrootssc.com/news/2020/2/5/roots-sign-trio|title=Roots Sign Trio with Prior US Soccer Pro Experience|website=www.oaklandrootssc.com}}</ref>
+On August 31, 2020, Williams was signed by [[Chattanooga FC]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chattanooga FC Strengthens Back Line, Adds Wilfred Williams to the Club |url=https://www.chattanoogafc.com/news/chattanooga-fc-strengthens-back-line-adds-wilfred-williams-club/ |website=Chattanooga FC |accessdate=31 August 2020 |language=en-us |date=31 August 2020}}</ref>
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 * [https://goldengrizzlies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1585 Wilfred Williams] at Oakland
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