Defender - Centre-Back ·Australia Wales
Rhys Williams
👕 200+ Apps⏳ Veteran
Market value
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Centre-Back Defender
At a glance
Career snapshot
8Clubs played for
08/09Debut season
0.03Goals per match
MiddlesbroughTop club · 141 apps
Career highs
€2.00mPeak value · 2013
€400kTop transfer fee · 18/19
2Best season · 09/10
24 / 1Caps / int'l goals
279Appearances
9Goals
11Assists
71Yellow cards
2Red cards
84Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Rhys Williams |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1988-07-14 (38 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Perth, Australia |
| Citizenship | Australia Wales |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 187.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2023-07-01 |
| Contract expires | - |
Jul 2023
Transfer: Western Sydney → Retired
23/24 · Transfer
Jan 2022
Injury: unknown
56 games missed
Jul 2021
Transfer: Al-Qadsiah → Western Sydney
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
21/22 - Western Sydney Wanderers
6 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2020
20/21 - Al-Qadsiah FC
30 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2019
19/20 - Al-Qadsiah FC
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2018
Transfer: Melb. Victory → Al-Qadsiah
18/19 · Transfer · €400k
Jul 2018
18/19 - Al-Qadsiah FC
28 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2017
17/18 - Melbourne Victory
30 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2017
Transfer: Perth Glory → Melb. Victory
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2016
16/17 - Perth Glory
16 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2016
Transfer: Middlesbrough → Perth Glory
16/17 · Transfer
Jan 2016
Transfer: Charlton → Middlesbrough
15/16 · Return from loan
Jan 2016
Transfer: Middlesbrough → Charlton
15/16 · Loan
Jul 2015
15/16 - Charlton Athletic, Middlesbrough FC U21
10 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2015
Injury: unknown
75 games missed
Jul 2014
14/15 - Middlesbrough FC, Middlesbrough FC U21
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2014
Injury: unknown
64 games missed
Jul 2013
13/14 - Middlesbrough FC
24 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2012
12/13 - Middlesbrough FC
28 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2011
11/12 - Middlesbrough FC
40 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2010
10/11 - Middlesbrough FC
12 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2009
09/10 - Middlesbrough FC
34 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
May 2009
Transfer: Burnley → Middlesbrough
08/09 · Return from loan
Jan 2009
Transfer: Middlesbrough → Burnley
08/09 · Loan
Sep 2008
Injury: unknown
23 games missed
Jul 2008
08/09 - Burnley FC, Middlesbrough FC
18 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2008
Transfer: Boro Res. → Middlesbrough
08/09 · Transfer
Jul 2006
Transfer: Boro U18 → Boro Res.
06/07 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €2.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Western Sydney Wanderers
0.0%
Al-Qadsiah FC
16.5%
Melbourne Victory
32.4%
Perth Glory
0.0%
Charlton Athletic
0.0%
Middlesbrough FC U21
0.0%
Middlesbrough FC
51.1%
Burnley FC
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 1 | 21/22 | 21/22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Qadsiah FC | 3 | 18/19 | 20/21 | 58 | 2 | 4 | 1,250 |
| Melbourne Victory | 1 | 17/18 | 17/18 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 2,460 |
| Perth Glory | 1 | 16/17 | 16/17 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Charlton Athletic | 1 | 15/16 | 15/16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough FC U21 | 2 | 14/15 | 15/16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough FC | 7 | 08/09 | 14/15 | 141 | 5 | 4 | 3,875 |
| Burnley FC | 1 | 08/09 | 08/09 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career trajectory, goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | A-League Men | Western Sydney Wanderers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | King's Cup | Al-Qadsiah FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Saudi Pro League | Al-Qadsiah FC | 28 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | King's Cup | Al-Qadsiah FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Saudi Pro League | Al-Qadsiah FC | 28 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1,250 |
| 17/18 | A-League | Melbourne Victory | 24 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2,010 |
| 17/18 | A-League Finals | Melbourne Victory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | AFC Champions League | Melbourne Victory | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 450 |
| 16/17 | A-League | Perth Glory | 15 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | A-League Finals | Perth Glory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Championship | Charlton Athletic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | FA Cup | Charlton Athletic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | U21 PL | Middlesbrough FC U21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | FA Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | U21 PL | Middlesbrough FC U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 13/14 | FA Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | League Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 23 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | FA Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | League Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 35 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1,511 |
| 11/12 | FA Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | League Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 12 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 985 |
| 09/10 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 32 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1,379 |
| 09/10 | FA Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | League Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Championship | Burnley FC | 17 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | League Cup | Middlesbrough FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Premier League | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | 2006-07-01 | Boro U18 | Boro Res. | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-01 | Boro Res. | Middlesbrough | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 08/09 | 2009-01-30 | Middlesbrough | Burnley | Loan | 50000 | - |
| 08/09 | 2009-05-04 | Burnley | Middlesbrough | Return from loan | 250000 | - |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-02 | Middlesbrough | Charlton | Loan | 750000 | - |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-30 | Charlton | Middlesbrough | Return from loan | 750000 | - |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | Middlesbrough | Perth Glory | Transfer | 500000 | - |
| 17/18 | 2017-07-01 | Perth Glory | Melb. Victory | Transfer | 500000 | - |
| 18/19 | 2018-07-11 | Melb. Victory | Al-Qadsiah | Transfer | 500000 | €400k |
| 21/22 | 2021-07-18 | Al-Qadsiah | Western Sydney | Transfer | 200000 | - |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Western Sydney | Retired | Transfer | 150000 | - |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09 | Cruciate ligament tear | 2008-09-20 | 2009-02-01 | 135 | 23 |
| 14/15 | Achilles tendon surgery | 2014-01-28 | 2014-12-14 | 321 | 64 |
| 15/16 | Achilles tendon rupture | 2015-01-03 | 2015-12-15 | 347 | 75 |
| 21/22 | Hamstring injury | 2022-01-10 | 2023-06-30 | 537 | 56 |
Current€150k
Peak€2.00m
Low-
Δ since start+€100k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | - |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.75m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #24966 | - | 10 | 1 | - | - | former national player |
| Team #3864 | - | 0 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Team #3433 | #5 | 14 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Steele | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nayef Hazazi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Smallwood | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mustapha Carayol | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leroy Lita | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hassan Al-Omari | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis Main | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 2 | 35 |
| 18/19 | Saudi Pro League | Al-Qadsiah FC | 2 | 28 |
| 09/10 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 2 | 32 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | Saudi Pro League | Al-Qadsiah FC | 3 | 28 |
| 11/12 | Championship | Middlesbrough FC | 2 | 35 |
| 08/09 | Championship | Burnley FC | 1 | 17 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 2016-01-30 | Charlton | Middlesbrough | Return from loan | - | €750k |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-02 | Middlesbrough | Charlton | Loan | - | €750k |
| 08/09 | 2009-05-04 | Burnley | Middlesbrough | Return from loan | - | €250k |
| 08/09 | 2009-01-30 | Middlesbrough | Burnley | Loan | - | €50k |
Teams faced most often by Rhys 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 40% |
| Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 40% |
| Reading FC | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 60% |
| Derby County | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 50% |
| Nottingham Forest | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 20% |
| Preston North End | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 12 | +5 | 44% |
| Sheffield United | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 50% |
| Cardiff City | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 38% |
| Hull City | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 63% |
| Barnsley FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 50% |
| Leeds United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 25% |
| Queens Park Rangers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 11 | +5 | 63% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 08/09 | Senior debut season | |
| 09/10 | 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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | 28 | 1,250 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 17/18 | 30 | 2,460 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0.44 |
| 16/17 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12/13 | 28 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | 40 | 1,511 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.42 |
| 10/11 | 12 | 985 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.37 |
| 09/10 | 34 | 1,379 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0.59 |
| 08/09 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Championship
145 apps
5 G
5 A
Saudi Pro League
56 apps
2 G
4 A
A-League Men
45 apps
1 G
2 A
AFC Champions League
5 apps
1 G
0 A
U21 PL
7 apps
0 G
0 A
FA Cup
10 apps
0 G
0 A
League Cup
7 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Rhys Williams
Who is Rhys Williams?
Rhys Williams is an Australia professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Retired.
How old is Rhys Williams?
Rhys Williams is 38 years old. He was born on July 14, 1988 in Perth.
What position does Rhys Williams play?
Rhys Williams plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Rhys Williams play for?
Rhys Williams currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Rhys Williams scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Rhys Williams has scored 9 goals in 279 appearances.