Market value
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Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
6
clubs played for
10/11
debut season
0.04
goals / match
Columbus Crew
top club · 123 apps
Career highs
€650k
peak value · 2017
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top transfer fee
3
best season · 2013
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int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1988-04-18 · 6 players total
246Appearances
9Goals
6Assists
22Yellow cards
2Red cards
49Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Josh Williams |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1988-04-18 (38 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 187.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2024-03-11 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | PRO FC |
Mar 2024
Transfer: Without Club → Retired
23/24 · Transfer
Jan 2024
Transfer: Columbus → Without Club
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
2023 — Columbus Crew, Columbus Crew 2
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2023
Injury: unknown
21 games missed
Jul 2022
2022 — Columbus Crew, Columbus Crew 2
25 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2022
Injury: unknown
5 games missed
Jul 2021
2021 — Columbus Crew
19 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jun 2021
Injury: unknown
14 games missed
May 2021
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jul 2020
20/21 — Columbus Crew
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2020
2020 — Columbus Crew SC
16 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2019
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Jul 2019
2019 — Columbus Crew SC
16 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2018
2018 — Columbus Crew SC
22 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jun 2018
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Mar 2018
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2017
2017 — Columbus Crew SC
28 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Dec 2016
Transfer: Toronto → Columbus Crew
16/17 · Draft
Jul 2016
2016 — Toronto FC
15 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2015
Transfer: New York City → Toronto
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2015
2015 — Toronto FC, New York City FC
18 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
May 2015
Injury: unknown
15 games missed
Dec 2014
Transfer: Columbus Crew → New York City
14/15 · Transfer
Jul 2014
2014 — Columbus Crew
16 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2013
2013 — Columbus Crew, Columbus Crew Reserves
28 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2012
2012 — Columbus Crew
31 matches · 1 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2011
11/12 — Columbus Crew Reserves
5 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2011
2011 — Columbus Crew
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
May 2011
Injury: unknown
27 games missed
Sep 2010
Transfer: CSU Vikings → Columbus
10/11 · Transfer
Jul 2010
Transfer: Cleveland Int. → CSU Vikings
10/11 · Return from loan
Jul 2010
10/11 — Columbus Crew
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
May 2010
Transfer: CSU Vikings → Cleveland Int.
09/10 · Loan
Aug 2009
Transfer: Cleveland Int. → CSU Vikings
09/10 · Return from loan
May 2009
Transfer: CSU Vikings → Cleveland Int.
08/09 · Loan
Aug 2008
Transfer: Cleveland Int. → CSU Vikings
08/09 · Return from loan
May 2008
Transfer: CSU Vikings → Cleveland Int.
07/08 · Loan
Aug 2007
Transfer: Cleveland Int. → CSU Vikings
07/08 · Return from loan
May 2007
Transfer: CSU Vikings → Cleveland Int.
06/07 · Loan
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €650k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Columbus Crew
72.0%
Columbus Crew 2
0.0%
Columbus Crew SC
28.0%
Toronto FC
0.0%
New York City FC
0.0%
Columbus Crew Reserves
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew | 9 | 10/11 | 2023 | 123 | 4 | 5 | 3,190 |
| Columbus Crew 2 | 2 | 2022 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 4 | 2017 | 2020 | 82 | 5 | 0 | 1,239 |
| Toronto FC | 2 | 2015 | 2016 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| New York City FC | 1 | 2015 | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Columbus Crew Reserves | 2 | 11/12 | 2013 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Leagues Cup | Columbus Crew | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS Next Pro | Columbus Crew 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MLS Next Pro | Columbus Crew 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | US Open Cup | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Campeones Cup | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Columbus Crew SC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS is Back | Columbus Crew SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 641 |
| 2018 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Columbus Crew SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 22 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 598 |
| 2017 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Columbus Crew SC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | US Open Cup | Columbus Crew SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Canadian Championship | Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MLS | Toronto FC | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS | Toronto FC | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS | New York City FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | US Open Cup | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 761 |
| 2013 | USL Pro | Columbus Crew Reserves | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,429 |
| 2012 | US Open Cup | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | CONCACAF CL | Columbus Crew | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | MLS Reserve League | Columbus Crew Reserves | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | CONCACAF CL | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | 2007-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | 0 | — |
| 07/08 | 2007-08-01 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | 0 | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-08-01 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2009-08-01 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-31 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-09-16 | CSU Vikings | Columbus | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-12-08 | Columbus Crew | New York City | Transfer | 100000 | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-31 | New York City | Toronto | Transfer | 350000 | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-12-22 | Toronto | Columbus Crew | Draft | 250000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-01 | Columbus | Without Club | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-03-11 | Without Club | Retired | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | Hip problems | 2011-05-16 | 2011-12-01 | 200 | 27 |
| 14/15 | Adductor injury | 2015-05-12 | 2015-08-12 | 93 | 15 |
| 17/18 | Foot injury | 2018-03-01 | 2018-03-15 | 15 | 2 |
| 17/18 | concussion | 2018-06-12 | 2018-07-05 | 24 | 3 |
| 19/20 | Muscle injury | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-15 | 25 | 3 |
| 20/21 | Shoulder injury | 2021-05-10 | 2021-05-14 | 5 | 1 |
| 20/21 | Ankle injury | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-31 | 70 | 14 |
| 21/22 | Hamstring injury | 2022-02-21 | 2022-04-07 | 46 | 5 |
| 22/23 | Ankle injury | 2023-02-20 | 2023-06-20 | 121 | 21 |
Current—
Peak€650k
Low—
Δ since start−€50k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €650k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €650k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €650k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €650k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Santos | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Artur | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Trapp | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Etienne Jr. | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Steffen | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Darlington Nagbe | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jairo Arrieta | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Milton Valenzuela | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Zelarayán | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Díaz | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Waylon Francis | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 3 | 22 |
| 2013 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 3 | 27 |
| 2019 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 2 | 16 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 3 | 30 |
| 2016 | MLS | Toronto FC | 1 | 15 |
| 2014 | MLS | Columbus Crew | 1 | 14 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 2010-07-31 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | — | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | — | — |
| 09/10 | 2009-08-01 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | — | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | — | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-08-01 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | — | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | — | — |
| 07/08 | 2007-08-01 | Cleveland Int. | CSU Vikings | Return from loan | — | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-05-01 | CSU Vikings | Cleveland Int. | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Josh Williams's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire | 55 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 85 | 62 | +23 | 38% |
| New England Revolution | 53 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 80 | 65 | +15 | 43% |
| New York RB | 53 | 22 | 10 | 21 | 72 | 75 | -3 | 42% |
| D.C. United | 50 | 23 | 10 | 17 | 74 | 61 | +13 | 46% |
| Toronto FC | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 68 | 58 | +10 | 43% |
| Philadelphia Union | 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 43 | 47 | -4 | 47% |
| Houston Dynamo | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 32 | 31 | +1 | 29% |
| Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 41% |
| Real Salt Lake | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 39 | 31 | +8 | 48% |
| New York City FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 42% |
| FC Dallas | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 29 | +5 | 46% |
| Impact de Montréal | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 34 | +2 | 48% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | Senior debut season | |
| 2012 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 641 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 |
| 2018 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 598 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 761 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 2012 | 31 | 2,429 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
MLS
214 apps
9 G
6 A
CONCACAF CL
6 apps
0 G
0 A
MLS Cup Playoffs
12 apps
0 G
0 A
MLS Reserve League
5 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is Josh Williams?
Josh Williams is an United professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Retired.
How old is Josh Williams?
Josh Williams is 38 years old. He was born on April 18, 1988 in Akron, Ohio.
What position does Josh Williams play?
Josh Williams plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Josh Williams play for?
Josh Williams currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Josh Williams scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Josh Williams has scored 9 goals in 246 appearances.