Edward Christopher Williams (born 20 July 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gloucester City.[3]

Club career

Born in Cheltenham, Williams spent his early career with Cheltenham Town, Bishop's Cleeve, Evesham United, Gloucester City, Cirencester Town and Kidderminster Harriers.[4] He combined his non-league career with studying at Hartpury University.[5]

He signed for Doncaster Rovers in August 2020.[6] He was made available for transfer by Doncaster manager Richie Wellens in July 2021,[7] but he returned to the first-team squad in December 2021 following the appointment of caretaker manager Gary McSheffrey.[8]

He signed on loan for MLS Next Pro club Rochester New York FC in February 2022.[9] Following Doncaster's relegation to League Two, Williams was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[10] Williams' move to Rochester became permanent.[11]

Williams returned to England to join Chippenham Town in March 2023.[12] He moved to Swindon Supermarine in August 2023,[13] before returning to Chippenham Town in October 2023.[14][15]

In June 2024 he returned to Gloucester City.[16]

International career

He has also played for the England C national team.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Doncaster Rovers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 27. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Ed Williams - Midfielder - First Team | Doncaster Rovers". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  3. ^ "England - E. Williams - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  4. ^ "Ed Williams | Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
  5. ^ "Ed Williams | Hartpury University". www.hartpury.ac.uk.
  6. ^ a b "Ed Williams: Doncaster Rovers sign former Kidderminster midfielder". BBC Sport. 27 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Latest update on Ed Williams' future with Doncaster Rovers". www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Omar Bogle and Ed Williams 'won't let Doncaster Rovers down' after recall". www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Ed Williams joins Rochester New York on loan". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
  10. ^ "2021/22 retained and released list confirmed". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  11. ^ FC, RNY. "Rochester New York FC". RNY FC.
  12. ^ "Ed Williams completes move to The Bluebirds". www.chippenhamtown.com. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Ed Williams signs for Marine". swindonsupermarinefc.com. 11 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Ed Williams departs for Chippenham Town". swindonsupermarinefc.com. 22 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Bluebirds announce the re-signing of Ed Williams". Chippenham Town FC. 21 October 2023.
  16. ^ "Ed Williams returns to the TigerTurf". Gloucester City AFC. 7 June 2024.


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