Williams Kokolo | |
Fullname: | Williams Joseph Gabriel Kokolo[1] |
Birth Date: | 9 June 2000 |
Birth Place: | France |
Position: | Full-back, winger |
Currentclub: | Swindon Town |
Clubnumber: | 17 |
Youthyears1: | –2017 |
Youthclubs1: | Monaco |
Youthyears2: | 2017–2018 |
Youthclubs2: | Sunderland |
Years1: | 2018–2020 |
Clubs1: | Sunderland |
Caps1: | 0 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2018–2019 |
Clubs2: | → Darlington (loan) |
Caps2: | 9 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2020–2022 |
Clubs3: | Middlesbrough |
Caps3: | 1 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Years4: | 2022–2023 |
Clubs4: | Burton Albion |
Caps4: | 16 |
Goals4: | 1 |
Years5: | 2023– |
Clubs5: | Swindon Town |
Caps5: | 28 |
Goals5: | 2 |
Club-Update: | 09:09, 28 April 2024 (UTC) |
Williams Joseph Gabriel Kokolo (born 9 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Swindon Town. He also plays on the left wing.
Kokolo signed for Sunderland in July 2017, having left Monaco at the age of 16.[2]
On 6 December 2018, Kokolo signed for National League North side Darlington on a "work experience loan".[3] He made his professional debut two days later, starting and playing the full match in a 2–1 loss to Nuneaton Borough.[4] During his tenure, Kokolo made 3 starts and 6 substitute appearances for the Quakers.[5]
On 11 March 2020, Kokolo signed a two-year contract with local rivals Middlesbrough of the Championship, signing for the Teesside-based club on a free transfer.[6]
On 11 January 2022, Kokolo signed for EFL League One side Burton Albion.[7] He scored his first goal on 12 February 2022 in a 2-2 draw against Cambridge United[8]
On 11 November 2023, Kololo officially signed for EFL League Two side Swindon Town[9] on a 3 month deal, valid until January 2024 following a 2 week trial period, joining the club on a free transfer after being released from Burton Albion at the end of the 2022-23 season. On 5 January 2024, Kokolo signed an extension to his contract until the end of the season.[10]
Born in France, Kokolo holds Congolese nationality.[11]
In August 2022, Kokolo was charged with three counts of rape. In June 2023 Kokolo was acquitted of all charges.[12]