William Wilson (soccer, born 2001)

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William Wilson (born 23 December 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for Central Coast Mariners.[1]

William Wilson
Personal information
Full name William Wilson
Date of birth (2001-12-23) 23 December 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
Central Coast Mariners
Number 28
Youth career
Box Hill United
2017–2023 Melbourne Victory
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2023 Melbourne Victory NPL 49 (9)
2021–2023 Melbourne Victory 10 (0)
2023– Central Coast Mariners 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 January 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 February 2022

Club career

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Melbourne Victory

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He made his professional debut in a FFA Cup playoff match against Perth Glory on 24 November 2021.[2] On 16 February 2022 he made first league appearance for Melbourne Victory against Western Sydney Wanderers. Wilson made his starting debut for the club in a 2-1 loss to Central Coast Mariners on the 2022 New Year's Eve fixture. On 26 August 2023 he was released by Melbourne Victory and signed for Central Coast Mariners.

Central Coast Mariners

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Wilson made his debut for the Central Coast Mariners in an away AFC Cup tie against Terengganu FC in Malaysia. He scored his first A-League goal in an F3 Derby, scoring the Mariners' second goal in a 3-1 win at home on 25 November 2023.[3]

Wilson was part of the Mariners' 2023-24 premiership and 2023-24 AFC Cup winning season.[4]

Honours

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Central Coast Mariners

Personal life

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Wilson supports the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

References

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  1. ^ "News - Youth Player Profile Will Wilson". 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Perth Glory vs. Melbourne Victory - 24 November 2021 - Soccerway".
  3. ^ "Drought broken! Champions win at last in F3 Derby triumph over Jets". aleagues.com.au. 25 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United". ABC News (Australia). 2 February 2024.
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