Jesse Elijah Williams (born 18 May 2001) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chattanooga FC of MLS Next Pro and the Trinidad and Tobago national football team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jesse Elijah Williams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Trinidad | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chattanooga FC | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| La Horquetta Rangers | |||
| Central | |||
| 2020–2022 | Coleraine | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | Des Moines Menace | 10 | (0) |
| 2023 | Central Valley Fuego | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Chattanooga FC | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018 | Trinidad and Tobago U21 | 3 | (0) |
| 2021– | Trinidad and Tobago | 10 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:35, 15 October 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:04, 7 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editWilliams played for local sides La Horquetta Rangers and Central in Trinidad and Tobago.[1][2] In late 2020, he moved to Northern Ireland and joined professional side Coleraine, alongside compatriot Gary Griffith.[3] In January 2022, after just over a year with Coleraine, he moved to America to join USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds, signing a one-year deal.[4]
After the Pittsburgh Riverhounds refused the one-year extension on his deal, Williams dropped down to the USL League Two, signing with Des Moines Menace. However, mid-way through the 2023 season, he moved to USL League One side Central Valley Fuego.[5]
On 15 December 2023, Williams signed with Chattanooga FC ahead of the club's first season competing in MLS Next Pro.[6]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 7 August 2023.[7]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 2022 | USL Championship | 6 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Central Valley Fuego | 2023 | USL League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Appearances in the U.S. Open Cup
International
edit- As of 7 August 2023.[8]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 10 | 0 | |
References
edit- ^ a b Jesse Williams at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Pierre, Sherdon (8 January 2020). "W Connection, Defence Force win in TT Pro League". newsday.co.tt. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Bailey, Joel (19 October 2020). "Griffith, Williams eager to start pro careers". newsday.co.tt. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Ramphal, Vidia (18 January 2022). "T&T defender Williams signs deal with Pittsburgh Riverhounds". tt.loopnews.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Central Valley Fuego FC Signs Trinidadian Defender Jesse Williams". fuegofc.com. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Chattanooga FC signs Trinidad and Tobago international Jesse Williams". ChattanoogaFC.com. Chattanooga FC. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Jesse Williams at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Jesse Williams at National-Football-Teams.com
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