Jonathan Williams (footballer)
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Jonathan Peter Williams (born 9 October 1993) is a Welsh
footballer currently playing for Crystal Palace
.
Williams made his debut coming on as a second half substitute at home to Coventry City on Tuesday 16th August 2011. A week later he made his first team full debut in a League Cup game at home to Crawley Town. He played 85 minutes, assisting one goal before getting a standing ovation from the home crowd. The Wales U21 international, who went to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
in Tunbridge Wells, scored his first professional goal for Crystal Palace on 13th September 2011 against Wigan Athletic in the Carling cup. Williams got another assist in the Carling Cup during the third round tie against Middlesbrough F.C.
. Williams was the second youngest player to play for the Welsh under 21's having just turned 17. Williams was called up to the senior Welsh squad
on the 3rd October following injuries to 3 players for the matches against Switzerland
and Bulgaria
. Williams came off the bench at home to Bristol City F.C.
on 18th October 2011 and assisted the crucial goal by winning a penalty that was scored by Glenn Murray
. A week later in the 4th round of the Carling Cup, Williams got two more assists as he crossed for Darren Ambrose
to open the scoring and then won another penalty that was scored by Jermaine Easter
.
On Tuesday 15th November 2011, Williams suffered a broken fibula in his right leg whilst on U21 International duty with Wales.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
footballer currently playing for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
.
Williams made his debut coming on as a second half substitute at home to Coventry City on Tuesday 16th August 2011. A week later he made his first team full debut in a League Cup game at home to Crawley Town. He played 85 minutes, assisting one goal before getting a standing ovation from the home crowd. The Wales U21 international, who went to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
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in Tunbridge Wells, scored his first professional goal for Crystal Palace on 13th September 2011 against Wigan Athletic in the Carling cup. Williams got another assist in the Carling Cup during the third round tie against Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
. Williams was the second youngest player to play for the Welsh under 21's having just turned 17. Williams was called up to the senior Welsh squad
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
on the 3rd October following injuries to 3 players for the matches against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
and Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
. Williams came off the bench at home to Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
on 18th October 2011 and assisted the crucial goal by winning a penalty that was scored by Glenn Murray
Glenn Murray
Glenn Murray is an English footballer who plays for Crystal Palace as a striker. Prior to joining Crystal Palace in June 2011, Murray has previously played for Brighton, Carlisle, Rochdale, Stockport, Barrow, Workington Reds and Wilmington Hammerheads.-Early career:Born in Maryport, Cumbria, after...
. A week later in the 4th round of the Carling Cup, Williams got two more assists as he crossed for Darren Ambrose
Darren Ambrose
Darren Paul Ambrose is an English footballer who currently plays for Crystal Palace. Ambrose is a midfielder.-Ipswich Town:...
to open the scoring and then won another penalty that was scored by Jermaine Easter
Jermaine Easter
Jermaine Maurice Easter is a Welsh international footballer currently playing as a striker for Crystal Palace.-Early career:...
.
On Tuesday 15th November 2011, Williams suffered a broken fibula in his right leg whilst on U21 International duty with Wales.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C. Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in... |
2011–12 2011–12 Crystal Palace F.C. season -Football League Championship:-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Quarter-final:-Semi-final:-End of season awards:-External links:* *... |
9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 |
| Career total | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | |
International career statistics
- (correct as of 15 November 2011)
National team Season Total Apps Goals Assists Wales U17 Wales national under-17 football teamThe Wales national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales.-Current squad:...2007–2010 16 1 6 Wales U19 Wales national under-21 football teamThe Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...2009–2010 5 0 0 Wales U21 Wales national under-21 football teamThe Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...2011–2012 5 0 1 Career totals 26 1 7
External links
- Jonathan Williams player profile at cpfc.co.uk