Euan Williams

Euan Williams
Personal information
Full name Euan Leslie Williams[1]
Date of birth (2003-01-15) 15 January 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Bexley, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Gillingham
Number 21
Youth career
0000–2024 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Charlton Athletic 0 (0)
2024– Gillingham 5 (0)
International career‡
2019 England U16 3 (0)
2021 Northern Ireland U19 3 (0)
2022 Northern Ireland U21 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:10, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Euan Leslie Williams (born 15 January 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Gillingham. He has represented both England and Northern Ireland at youth international level.[2]

Club career

Charlton Athletic

Williams came through the youth ranks at Charlton Athletic and signed his first professional contract on 10 February 2020.[3] He made his senior debut for the club as a substitute in a 1–0 victory over Milton Keynes Dons in the EFL Trophy at The Valley on 4 January 2022.[4]

On 8 July 2022, Williams signed a new two–year deal with the club, keeping him at The Valley until at least 2024.[5]

On 22 May 2024, it was confirmed that Williams would leave Charlton Athletic upon the expiry of his contract.[6]

Gillingham

On 6 August 2024, Williams joined League Two side Gillingham following a successful trial period.[7] He made his debut for the club in a 3–1 away defeat to Swansea City in the first round of the EFL Cup, in which he was also sent off following a late challenge in the 51st minute.[8]

International career

Williams made three appearances for England under-16s in 2017, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat of Albania on 14 January 2019.[9]

Williams then switched his allegiance to Northern Ireland, making three appearances for their under-19 side throughout 2021.[9] He made his debut for Northern Ireland under-21s as an 84th minute substitute in a 1–3 friendly defeat to Scotland on 22 September 2023.[10]

Style of play

Williams' manager at the Charlton Athletic Academy Steve Avory has described him as "a skilful midfield player, who's currently mostly playing in a number 10 role" and "dynamic, energetic, very fit, capable of scoring goals".[3]

Upon signing for Gillingham, Williams described himself as "very high energy, I like to play forward and run forward, I make runs in behind" and "nice, neat and tidy on the ball and I create chances".[7]

Career statistics

As of 4 December 2024.[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Charlton Athletic 2021–22 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
2022–23 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
2023–24 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Charlton Athletic total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Gillingham 2024–25 League Two 5 0 1 0 1 0 1[a] 0 8 0
Career total 5 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 10 0
Notes
  1. ^ a b c One appearance in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "EFL squad list 2021/22 & U21 registered contracted players" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  2. ^ Euan Williams at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ a b "Euan Williams signs first professional contract with the club". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. ^ "PAPA JOHN'S TROPHY REPORT : CHARLTON 1 MK DONS 0". Charlton Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  5. ^ "U23 DUO COMMIT FUTURES TO CHARLTON". Charlton Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  6. ^ "MEN'S ACADEMY SQUAD UPDATE". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Gills sign Euan Williams". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Report: Swansea City 3-1 Gillingham". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Northern Ireland - E. Williams - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  10. ^ "New-look Scotland Under-21s secure comfortable win over Northern Ireland". Scottish Football Association. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  11. ^ Euan Williams at Soccerway