Ben Williams (footballer, born 1999)

Ben Williams
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Joseph Williams[1]
Date of birth (1999-03-31) 31 March 1999
Place of birth Wales[2]
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Barnsley
Number 28
Youth career
0000–2017 Blackburn Rovers
2015–2016 → Morecambe (loan)
2017–2018 Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Barnsley 2 (0)
National team‡
2015–2016 Wales U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:29, 7 September 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 01:29, 7 September 2018 (UTC)

Benjamin Joseph Williams (born 31 March 1999) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for Barnsley, as a defender.

Club career

Originating from Wales,[2] Williams had spells with Blackburn Rovers and Morecambe[3] before joining Barnsley in June 2017, following a successful trial period.[4] On 4 September 2018, he made his first-team debut during their EFL Trophy victory over Oldham Athletic, featuring for the entire 90 minutes in the 2–1 win.[5]

Williams made his first league appearance for Barnsley against Peterborough United on 6 October.

Career statistics

As of 4 September 2018.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barnsley 2017–18[2] Championship 000000—00
2018–19[2] League One 2000001[lower-alpha 1]010
Career total 0000001010
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy.

References

  1. ↑ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS" (PDF). EFL. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "B. Williams". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Academy duo make local moves". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  4. ↑ "Ben Williams Joins The Reds!". Barnsley F.C. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "Oldham Athletic vs. Barnsley". Soccerway. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
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