Wasiri Williams Explained

Wasiri Williams
Fullname:Ola Wasiri Williams
Birth Date:2000 4, df=y
Birth Place:London, England
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)
Currentclub:Partick Thistle
Clubnumber:4
Position:Centre back, right back
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Bromley
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Ashford United (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Lewisham Borough (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Tunbridge Wells (loan)
Caps4:18
Goals4:1
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Sheppey United
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Lordswood
Caps6:10
Goals6:0
Years7:2020
Clubs7:Walton & Hersham
Caps7:6
Goals7:0
Years8:2020–2021
Clubs8:Staines Town
Caps8:5
Goals8:0
Years9:2021–2022
Clubs9:Corinthian-Casuals
Caps9:14
Goals9:0
Years10:2022
Clubs10:Braintree Town
Caps10:9
Goals10:0
Years11:2022–2023
Clubs11:Swansea City
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Years12:2023
Clubs12:Dundalk (loan)
Caps12:11
Goals12:0
Years13:2023–
Clubs13:Partick Thistle
Caps13:14
Goals13:0
Pcupdate:10:29, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

Ola Wasiri Williams (born 1 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for club Partick Thistle.

Career

Early career

Williams spent the early part of his career in the English non leagues, having spells at numerous clubs across the English non league football pyramid.[1]

Swansea City

In June 2022 Williams was signed by English Championship side Swansea City on an initial one year deal, with the option to extend his deal by an additional year.[1]

Dundalk (loan)

In February 2023 Williams joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk on a loan deal until June 2023, taking the number 22 shirt.[2] [3] Williams departed Dundalk in June 2023.[4]

Partick Thistle

In June 2023 Williams joined Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle on a two-year contract, taking the number 4 jersey.[5] [6] [7]

Williams scored his first goal for Thistle in a 6–0 away win against Edinburgh City in Scottish League Cup group stages in July 2024.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bromley2017–18[9] National League00000000
2018–19National League00000000
Total00000000
Ashford United (loan)2017–18[10] Isthmian League South Division100100
Lewisham Borough (loan)2018–19[11] Southern Counties East League Division One601[12] 070
Tunbridge Wells (loan)2018–19Southern Counties East League Premier Division181181
Sheppey United2019–20[13] Southern Counties East League Premier Division30002[14] 050
Lordswood2019–20Southern Counties East League Premier Division100100
Walton & Hersham2019–20[15] Combined Counties League Division One6060
Staines Town2020–21[16] Isthmian League South Central Division50201[17] 080
Corinthian-Casuals2021–22[18] Isthmian League Premier Division140802[19] 0240
Braintree Town2021–22National League South9090
Swansea City2022–23Championship00000000
Dundalk (loan)2023League of Ireland11000110
Partick Thistle2023–24Scottish Championship2000501[20] 080
Career total94110050701161

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swansea City sign defender Wasiri Williams | Swansea. www.swanseacity.com.
  2. Web site: Wasiri Williams joins Dundalk on loan | Swansea. www.swanseacity.com.
  3. Web site: WASIRI ARRIVES FROM SWANSEA. Gavin. McLaughlin. February 21, 2023. Dundalk Football Club.
  4. Web site: Wasiri Williams departs Dundalk. Extratime. Team. extratime.com.
  5. Web site: Wasiri Williams agrees a two year contract with Thistle. Partick Thistle FC.
  6. Web site: The inside track on what Partick Thistle fans can expect from Wasiri Williams. June 29, 2023. The Herald.
  7. Web site: Irvine . David . 2023-07-07 . 'My inspiration' - Williams on partner's cancer battle and Partick Thistle move . https://web.archive.org/web/20240217215231/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/inspiration-williams-partners-cancer-battle-213000103.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvLnVrLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAINWDFSG-xWl-SPs-CZlHm43IptlXEl7DPpoiavWTMPQxfgAR-v4FnaoOBXQb9ywfDsu2t-rAHmZdjZxK4kclkNGQ-HtEn2t5Tu__VHPWTYiV9DQGMZg2oNawjtNDAXZ3dyf-FreQYPZodphgmwuhXnw3PUTJAsxeVUfl3y3ZEHe . 2024-02-17 . uk.news.yahoo.com.
  8. Web site: Edinburgh City vs Partick Thistle: League Cup. BBC Sport.
  9. News: O. Williams . Soccerway . 18 October 2023.
  10. News: Ashford United – Appearances – Ola Williams – 2017-2018 . Football Web Pages . 18 October 2023.
  11. News: Wasiri Ola Williams Player Stats . The FA . 18 October 2023.
  12. Appearance in the FA Vase
  13. News: Wasiri Ola Williams Player Stats . The FA . 18 October 2023.
  14. One appearance in the FA Vase, one in the Southern Counties East League Challenge Cup
  15. News: Ola Williams Player Stats . The FA . 18 October 2023.
  16. News: Staines Town – Appearances – Mo Sabek – 2020-2021 . Football Web Pages . 18 October 2023.
  17. Appearance in the FA Trophy
  18. News: Corinthian-Casuals – Appearances – Wasiri Williams – 2021-2022 . Football Web Pages . 18 October 2023.
  19. One appearance in the FA Trophy, one in the Alan Turvey Trophy
  20. Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup