William Grierson (footballer) explained

William Jay Grierson
Fullname:William Jay Grierson
Birth Date:27 April 1998
Birth Place:Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Height:1.88m
Currentclub:Eastern District
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:TSW Pegasus
Years1:2016-2020
Clubs1:Ateneo de Manila University
Years2:2021–2023
Clubs2:United City
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Eastern District
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2015-2016
Nationalteam1:Philippines U19
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalteam2:Philippines U22
Club-Update:8 July 2021

William Jay Grierson (; born 27 April 1998) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Hong Kong First Division side Eastern District.[1] [2]

Early life

Born in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong to a British father and a Chinese Filipino mother, William began his footballing journey in Hong Kong with the TSW Pegasus youth side in the local grassroots division.[3] He soon completed his tertiary education at the Ateneo de Manila University whilst representing the youth national team of the Philippines.[4] [5]

Club career

United City

Grierson began his career with PFL side United City, striking his first professional deal aged 23.[6] William made his debut for the side in a 2-0 loss to J League side Kawasaki Frontale in the 2021 Asian Champions League group stage.[7] He departed the club ahead of the 2023 PFL season.

Eastern District

Grierson joined Eastern District on a free, ending his 1 year football hiatus.

Career statistics

Club

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philippines - W. Grierson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway . 2024-05-23 . int.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: Grierson, William Jay - 中國香港足球總會 . 2024-05-23 . 中國香港足球總會 . en-US.
  3. William Grierson Football Highlights Hong Kong . 2016-02-11 . William J. Grierson . 2024-05-23 . YouTube.
  4. Web site: Carmen . Lorenzo del . 2020-04-26 . UAAP Men's Football stars lament cancelled season . 2024-05-23 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2019-06-07 . Negrenses lead PH U-22 booters in Merlion Cup . 2024-05-23 . Panay News . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Welcome to UCFC, William! #ucfc #unitedcityfooballclub . 2024-05-23 . www.facebook.com . en.
  7. Web site: Incredibly blessed to have made my debut as a professional football player for @unitedcityfootballclub and in the @afcchampionleague. . 2024-05-23 . www.facebook.com.