Morgan Williams (footballer, born 1999) explained

Morgan Williams
Fullname:Morgan Williams[1]
Birth Date:30 August 1999[2]
Birth Place:Derby, England
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Yeovil Town
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:Nottingham Forest
Youthyears2:2016–2017
Youthclubs2:Mickleover Sports
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Mickleover Sports
Years2:2018–2021
Clubs2:Coventry City
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–
Clubs5:Yeovil Town
Caps5:110
Goals5:6
Club-Update:22:14, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

Morgan Williams (born 30 August 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Yeovil Town.

Career

Williams began his football career in the youth system of Nottingham Forest before being released at under-15 level.[3] After a few years out of the game Williams joined the youth team of non-league Mickleover Sports in September 2016.[3] On 22 April 2017, Williams made his Northern Premier League Premier Division debut for Mickleover against Frickley Athletic.[4] After being named in the 2017–18 Northern Premier League team of the season,[5] Williams signed for Coventry City for a fee of £12,000 plus add-ons in July 2018.[6] [7]

He made his senior debut on 12 September 2018 in a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal U21 in the EFL Trophy, coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute for Dujon Sterling.

On 7 December 2019, Williams joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until 4 January 2020.[8] Williams returned to Yeovil Town on a one-month loan deal in October 2020.[9]

On 12 May 2021 it was announced that he would leave Coventry at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[10] Following his release from Coventry, Williams signed permanently for National League side Yeovil Town on a two-year deal.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Coventry City2018–19League One1000003040
2019–20League One0000002020
2020–21Championship00000000
Total1000005060
Yeovil Town (loan)2019–20National League30001040
Yeovil Town (loan)2020–21National League30100040
Yeovil Town2021–22[12] National League3313063424
2022–23National League2901010310
2023–24[13] National League South4544000494
2024–25National League31000031
Total110680701259
Career total117690001331399

Honours

Yeovil Town

2023–24[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Coventry City. English Football League. 54. 11 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile. 12 March 2019. Coventry City F.C..
  3. Web site: Student seals move to Coventry City . Northern Premier League Football Academy . 2 July 2018 . 30 December 2020 .
  4. Web site: NPL Football Academy Graduates . Northern Premier League Football Academy . 26 December 2020 .
  5. Web site: Academy students named in team of the year . Mickleover Sports F.C. . 18 April 2018 . 30 December 2020 .
  6. Web site: Morgan Williams: Coventry City sign Mickleover Sports defender. 2 July 2018. 3 July 2018. BBC Sport.
  7. News: Ashton United v Mickleover . We Are United . Ashton United F.C. . 17 October 2020 . 5 . 9 . 30 December 2020 .
  8. Web site: Signing Williams and Osho boost the backline . ytfc.net . Yeovil Town F.C. . 7 December 2019 . 7 December 2019 .
  9. Web site: Signing Williams returns to boost the backline . ytfc.net . Yeovil Town F.C. . 31 October 2020 . 31 October 2020 .
  10. Web site: NEWS: Coventry City confirm players that are leaving the Club at the end of the 2020/21 season. www.ccfc.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Signing Morgan Williams returns for a permanent stay at Huish Park . ytfc.net . Yeovil Town F.C. . 14 June 2021 . 14 June 2021 .
  12. Web site: Match report: Yeovil Town 4 Bridgwater United 1 . Gloverscast . 22 September 2021 . 22 September 2021 .
  13. Web site: M. Williams: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 31 July 2023 .
  14. News: Yeovil Town: Club secure promotion to National League after season in sixth tier . BBC Sport . 11 April 2024 . 11 April 2024.