William Wilson (footballer, born 2001)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Lenkupae Wilson | ||
| Date of birth | 23 December 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vaasan Palloseura | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Box Hill United | |||
| 2017–2023 | Melbourne Victory | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2023 | Melbourne Victory NPL | 49 | (9) |
| 2021–2023 | Melbourne Victory | 10 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Central Coast Mariners | 15 | (1) |
| 2025– | Vaasan Palloseura | 11 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Kenya | 10 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 November 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 1 December 2025 | |||
William Lenkupae Wilson (born 23 December 2001) is a footballer who plays for Vaasan Palloseura. Born in Australia, he plays for the Kenya national team.[1]
Club career
Melbourne Victory
He made his professional debut in a FFA Cup playoff match against Perth Glory on 24 November 2021.[2] On 16 February 2022 he made first league appearance for Melbourne Victory against Western Sydney Wanderers. Wilson made his starting debut for the club in a 2-1 loss to Central Coast Mariners on the 2022 New Year's Eve fixture. On 26 August 2023 he was released by Melbourne Victory and signed for Central Coast Mariners.
Central Coast Mariners
Wilson made his debut for the Central Coast Mariners in an away AFC Cup tie against Terengganu FC in Malaysia. He scored his first A-League goal in an F3 Derby, scoring the Mariners' second goal in a 3-1 win at home on 25 November 2023.[3]
Wilson was part of the Mariners' 2023-24 premiership and 2023-24 AFC Cup winning season.[4]
At the end of the 2024-25 season, Wilson was released by the Mariners.[5]
Vaasan Palloseura
On 25 July 2025, Wilson signed for Finnish side Vaasan Palloseura.[6]
International career
Wilson was born in Australia to a Kenyan father of Samburu ethnicity, and an Australian mother.[7] He received his first international call-up for the Kenyan national team in March 2025 for their 2026 World Cup Qualifying matches against Gambia and Gabon. On the 20th of March, he scored on his debut in a 3-goal draw against Gambia.
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 10 October 2024
- Kenya score listed first, score column indicates score after each Wilson goal
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 March 2025 | Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast | 1 |  Gambia |
3–3 | 3–3 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | [8] |
Honours
Central Coast Mariners
- A-League Men Championship: 2023–24
- A-League Men Premiership: 2023–24
- AFC Cup: 2023–24
References
- ^ "News - Youth Player Profile Will Wilson". 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Perth Glory vs. Melbourne Victory - 24 November 2021 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Drought broken! Champions win at last in F3 Derby triumph over Jets". aleagues.com.au. 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United". ABC News (Australia). 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Squad update: Alou Kuol among five departures". Central Coast Mariners FC. 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Olemme solmineet pelaajasopimuksen Will Wilsonin kanssa. Sopimus kattaa myös kauden 2026. 🤝" [We have signed a contract with Will Wilson. The contract also covers the 2026 season. 🤝] (in Finnish). Vaasan Palloseura. 27 July 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Harambee Stars midfielder reveals why he chose Kenya over Australia". MozzartSportKe. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ Gleeson, Mark (21 March 2025). "Mariners star Wilson earns point for Kenya on debut". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
External links
- William Wilson at Soccerway
- William Wilson at WorldFootball.net
- William Wilson at Central Coast Mariners