George Williams (footballer, born 1995)
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Williams (wearing No. 15), plays for Wales against the Netherlands in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Christopher Williams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Milton Keynes, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
| Playing position | Forward / Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Gillingham (on loan from Fulham) | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–2011 | Milton Keynes Dons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011–2012 | Milton Keynes Dons | 2 | (0) |
| 2012– | Fulham | 15 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2016– | → Gillingham (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2012 | Wales U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2013– | Wales U19 | 7 | (1) |
| 2014– | Wales U21 | 2 | (0) |
| 2014– | Wales | 7 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 April 2016 (UTC). | |||
George Christopher Williams (born 7 September 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for Gillingham, on loan from Fulham, and the Wales national team.
Career
Milton Keynes Dons
On 12 November 2011 Williams made his debut in the FA Cup victory over Nantwich Town,[3] briefly becoming Milton Keynes Dons' youngest ever player, before scoring his first professional goal making him Milton Keynes Dons youngest goalscorer being 16 years, two months and five days old.[4] The goal also made him the youngest ever scorer within the FA Cup proper rounds.
Fulham
On 14 June 2012, Williams joined Premier League side Fulham as a first year academy scholar for the 2012–13 season after an undisclosed compensation package was agreed between the two clubs.[5]
Following his move to Fulham, MK Dons chairman Pete Winkelman said he was disappointed seeing Williams leave the club and told the club's official website "We are very disappointed that George has chosen not to take up his scholarship or the offer of a professional contract with MK Dons and has instead decided his future is best served with Fulham".[6]
Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
On 16 February 2015, Williams rejoined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on a youth loan for the remainder of the 2014–15 season,[7] but his loan was cut short by an Anterior cruciate ligament injury, keeping him out for between four to six months.[8]
Gillingham (loan)
Williams signed on loan for Gillingham until the end of the 2015–16 season on 12 February 2016.[9]
International
Williams qualifies for Wales through his mother and represented Wales at under-17 and under-19 levels.[10] On 5 March 2014, Williams made his Wales under-21 debut as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat to England.[11] On 27 May 2014, he was called up to the senior Wales squad for a friendly match against Holland to be played on 4 June 2014 as a replacement for the injured Gareth Bale. He made his international debut as a replacement for Jonathan Williams in the 70th minute of the match.
References
- ↑ "Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists" (PDF). Premier League. 4 February 2014. p. 15. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 499. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ↑ "MK Dons 6–0 Nantwich Town". BBC Sport. 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "ROBBO: BOY DON GOOD". Milton Keynes Dons FC. 12 November 2011. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012.
- ↑ "FFC Sign Williams". Fulham FC. 14 June 2012.
- ↑ "Dons irked as Cottagers pounce". Sky Sports. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
- ↑ "George Williams: MK Dons re-sign Fulham & Wales midfielder". BBC Sport. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "Williams Injury Update". Fulham F.C. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ "George Williams: Gillingham sign Fulham midfielder on loan". BBC Sport. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ↑ "Wales". George Williams. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ↑ "England U21 1–0 Wales U21". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
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