Derrick Williams (footballer)
Derrick Shaun Williams (born 17 January 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United FC. He is a product of the Aston Villa Academy, having signed as a youngster from his local side Tramore AFC in County Waterford, and also played in England for Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers. Born in Germany, he played for the Republic of Ireland internationally.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derrick Shaun Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 17 January 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Hamburg, Germany | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlanta United FC | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tramore AFC | |||
| 2009–2012 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Aston Villa | 1 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Bristol City | 111 | (4) |
| 2016–2021 | Blackburn Rovers | 138 | (6) |
| 2021–2022 | LA Galaxy | 47 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | D.C. United | 15 | (1) |
| 2024– | Atlanta United FC | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 8 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 6 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Republic of Ireland | 3 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:13, 8 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:30, 20 October 2022 (UTC) | |||
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