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Josh Williams
Personal information
Full name Joshua James Williams[1]
Date of birth (2004-07-13) 13 July 2004 (age 20)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Southport
(on loan from Tranmere Rovers)
Youth career
2011–2021 Connah's Quay Nomads
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Connah's Quay Nomads 51 (5)
2024– Tranmere Rovers 1 (0)
2024– → Southport (loan) 1 (0)
International career‡
Wales C 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:13, 5 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:24, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

Joshua James Williams (born 13 July 2004) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southport on loan from EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers.

Career

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Connah's Quay Nomads

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Williams joined Connah's Quay Nomads in the under-8 age group.[2] He went on to help the academy win the Cymru Premier Development North in the 2022 season, losing the national title on penalties.[2] He served Wales Schools as captain and scored a hat-trick as they won the Centenary Shield in 2022.[2] He made his first-team debut in October 2021.[3] He helped Connah's Quay Nomads to win the Welsh Cup in 2024, winning the Goal of the Month award in April for his winning goal in the competition.[2] He was named as player of the match in the final as Nomads defeated The New Saints 2–1 at Rodney Parade.[4][5]

Tranmere Rovers

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On 1 July 2024, Williams joined League Two club Tranmere Rovers on a two-year contract.[2][6] He scored on his debut in the English Football League, during a 3–0 win over Accrington Stanley at Prenton Park.[7]

On 1 November 2024, Williams joined National League North side Southport on an initial one-month loan deal.[8]

Career statistics

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As of match played 13 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Connah's Quay Nomads 2021–22[1] Cymru Premier 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0
2022–23[1] Cymru Premier 20 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 25 1
2023–24[1] Cymru Premier 28 4 4 1 0 0 1[a] 0 32 5
Total 51 5 7 1 3 0 1 0 62 6
Tranmere Rovers 2024–25[9] EFL League Two 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Career total 52 6 7 1 3 0 1 0 63 7
  1. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Champions League

Honours

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Connah's Quay Nomads

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Josh Williams at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Williams to Join Tranmere | Connah's Quay Nomads Football Club". www.the-nomads.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  3. ^ "BREAKING NEWS: Welsh Cup hero who broke TNS hearts may soon sign for the full-timers!". Grassroots North Wales | Championing Local Sport | Dave Jones Sportswriter | nwsport.co.uk. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Connah's Quay star wanted for transfer by TNS and EFL clubs". 28 April 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  5. ^ Davis, Shaun (29 April 2024). "Nomads' boss Gibson praises 'absolutely magnificent' players for Welsh Cup glory". The Leader. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  6. ^ Bowman, Jamie (2 July 2024). "Tranmere confirm signing of Welsh teenage midfielder Josh Williams". Wirral Globe. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  7. ^ Davies, Shaun (15 August 2024). "Ex-Connah's Quay midfielder Williams marks Tranmere debut with a goal". The Leader. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  8. ^ "New Loan Signing | Josh Williams". southportfc.net. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Games played by Josh Williams in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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