*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:46, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
Brandon Paul Brian Williams (born 3 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who is currently a free agent and last played as a full-back for Premier League club Manchester United. Although he mainly plays as a left-back, he has also been used as a right-back.[4]
Williams is a graduate of the Manchester United youth academy and made his first-team debut in September 2019. He has represented England at under-20 and under-21 levels.
Williams was included in the Manchester United travelling squad for the UEFA Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain in March 2019,[6] but was not named in the match squad. He made his first-team debut on 25 September as a substitute in an EFL Cup match against Rochdale.[7] He made his first start on 3 October in the UEFA Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar.[8] Williams signed a new long-term contract on 17 October, keeping him at the club until June 2022.[9] He made his Premier League debut on 20 October against Liverpool at Old Trafford as a late substitute.[10] With Ashley Young suspended and Luke Shaw injured, Williams was handed his first league start on 10 November against Brighton & Hove Albion, playing 90 minutes before being substituted for Marcos Rojo in injury time;[11] he was voted Man of the Match by his club's fans.[12] On 24 November, Williams scored his first goal for Manchester United in a 3–3 draw with Sheffield United.[13]
On 4 August 2020, Williams signed a new four-year deal at United, with the option to extend a further year.[14]
Loan to Norwich City
On 23 August 2021, Williams joined Norwich City on loan for the duration of the 2021–22 season.[15] On 28 August, Williams made his debut against Leicester City in a 2–1 loss.[16]
Loan to Ipswich Town
On 24 August 2023, Williams joined Ipswich Town on loan for the 2023–24 season.[17] On 26 August 2023, Williams made his debut against Leeds United in a 4–3 loss.[18] On 30 September 2023, he scored his first goal for Ipswich Town against Huddersfield Town in a 1–1 draw.[19]
On 5 June 2024, Manchester United announced he would be leaving the club in the summer when his contract expires.[20]
International career
On 30 August 2019, Williams received his first England call-up for the under-20 squad ahead of fixtures against the Netherlands and Switzerland.[21] He made his debut during the 0–0 draw with the Netherlands at the stadium of Shrewsbury Town on 5 September.[22]
On 5 October 2020, Williams received his first call-up to the England U21 squad.[23] Williams started and made his debut in a 3–3 draw against Andorra U21 on 7 October.[24]
Personal life
On 20 August 2023, Williams was involved in a traffic collision near Wilmslow. He was subsequently charged with dangerous driving and driving without insurance.[25][26]
On 3 May 2024, Williams was disqualified from driving after accumulating 30 points on his licence.[27]
Career statistics
As of match played 29 December 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
