| Mike Williams | |
| Fullname: | Michael Paul John Williams[1] |
| Birth Date: | 27 October 1986 |
| Birth Place: | Colwyn Bay, Wales |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Penmaenmawr Phoenix |
| Youthyears1: | ?–2005 |
| Youthclubs1: | Wrexham |
| Years1: | 2005–2010 |
| Clubs1: | Wrexham |
| Caps1: | 117 |
| Goals1: | 6 |
| Years2: | 2010–2013 |
| Clubs2: | Kidderminster Harriers |
| Caps2: | 80 |
| Goals2: | 4 |
| Years3: | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs3: | Altrincham |
| Caps3: | 7 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2015–2018 |
| Clubs4: | Llandudno |
| Caps4: | 87 |
| Goals4: | 7 |
| Years5: | 2018 |
| Clubs5: | Flint Town United |
| Years6: | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs6: | Bangor City |
| Years7: | 2019–2021 |
| Clubs7: | Colwyn Bay |
| Caps7: | 15 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Years8: | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs8: | Llandudno |
| Caps8: | 23 |
| Goals8: | 1 |
| Years9: | 2023– |
| Clubs9: | Penmaenmawr Phoenix |
| Caps9: | 0 |
| Goals9: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2004–2005 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2006–2008 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2009– |
| Nationalteam1: | Wales U19 |
| Nationalteam2: | Wales U21 |
| Nationalteam3: | Wales Semi-Pro |
| Nationalcaps1: | 7 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 13 |
| Nationalcaps3: | 2 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 2 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 06:42, 1 May 2018 (UTC) |
Michael Paul John Williams (born 27 October 1986) is a Welsh footballer who plays for Penmaenmawr Phoenix.
Williams, who is the older brother of fellow footballer Marc Williams, began his career as a trainee at Wrexham and signed professional terms in July 2005, when he was described by manager Denis Smith as "...quick, strong and has a good left foot."[2] He made his first-team debut as a half-time substitute in a 4–1 defeat by Wycombe Wanderers in September 2005[3] and became an established player in the Wrexham back four, making 60 league appearances in three seasons[4] and playing in the cup upsets at Sheffield Wednesday in August 2006[5] and Scunthorpe United in December 2006.[6] In November 2006, Williams agreed a new contract keeping him at Wrexham until 2009.[7] At the end of the 2009–10 season, Williams was released by Wrexham.
Williams is the third post-war player called Mike Williams to play for Wrexham. The first came through the youth system in the 1970s, with the second joining from Chester City in 1984.[8]
In July 2010 he joined fellow Conference Premier outfit Kidderminster Harriers on trial and was handed a permanent one-year contract with the Aggborough Stadium club on 20 July.[9] On 30 May 2012, he signed a new one-year contract.[10]
He joined Conference North side Altrincham in 2013, securing promotion to the Conference with them via the play-offs in 2013–14. He was forced to retire in November 2014, at the age of 28, after being diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips.[11] Williams came out of retirement in August 2015 after a successful pre-season with Welsh Premier League side Llandudno,[12] playing alongside his brother Marc again.
He left Llandudno in the summer of 2018 and signed for Flint Town United.[13] In October 2018, he signed for Bangor City.[14]
Williams made his debut for Wales U21 against Northern Ireland U21 in February 2006[15] and scored the winner on his second cap against Cyprus U21 in May 2006.[16] He went on to make 13 appearances for Wales U21 in total, scoring two goals.[17]
On 8 September 2009, he made his debut for the Wales semi-professional side during a 2–1 defeat to Poland.[18]
After leaving full-time football, Williams worked as a delivery driver. He later found work as a financial advisor.[19]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Wrexham | 2005–06 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006–07 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | |
| 2009–10 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 4 | |
| Total | 118 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 132 | 6 | |