George Christopher Williams (born 7 September 1995) is a professional

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who plays as a winger for

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club Hemel Hempstead Town. He has previously played in the

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for

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, Milton Keynes Dons, Gillingham,

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and Barrow, as well as in the

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with St Johnstone and for non-league club Boreham Wood. He is a former

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international who earned 7 caps between 2014 and 2016 and was part of their

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squad. Between 12 November 2011 and 1 September 2020, Williams was the record holder for being the youngest ever player to score in the

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at the age of 16 years and 66 days following his goal for Milton Keynes Dons in a 6–0 win over Nantwich Town.

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Born in Milton Keynes, Williams joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at a young age and progressed through several age groups alongside future England international

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. On 12 November 2011, at the age of 16 years and 66 days, he made his first team debut and scored in a 6–0 home

first round win over Nantwich Town. In doing so, Williams became the youngest ever player to score in the history of the competition, as well as becoming the club's youngest ever goalscorer.

Fulham

On 14 June 2012, Williams joined

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side

as a first year academy scholar for the 2012–13 season after an undisclosed compensation package was agreed between the two clubs. Following his move to Fulham, MK Dons chairman Pete Winkelman said he was disappointed seeing Williams leave the club, and told the club's official website: ''"We are very disappointed that George has chosen not to take up his scholarship or the offer of a professional contract with MK Dons and has instead decided his future is best served with Fulham"''.

Loan spells

On 16 February 2015, Williams rejoined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on a youth loan for the remainder of the 2014–15 season, but his loan was cut short by an

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, keeping him out for between four and six months. On 12 February 2016, Williams joined League One side Gillingham on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season. On 29 July 2016, Williams returned to Milton Keynes Dons on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season. On 31 January 2018, Williams joined

side St. Johnstone on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season.

Forest Green Rovers

On 12 June 2018, Williams signed for League Two club

. On 4 September 2018, He scored his first goal for the club in a 4-0

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win over

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Grimsby Town

On 13 August 2020, Williams signed a two-year contract with League Two team

. Following on from Grimsby's relegation from the Football League at the end of the 2020–21 season, Williams was deemed surplus to requirements and was transfer listed by manager Paul Hurst with the player being made available on a free transfer. On 11 August 2021, Williams was released by Grimsby by mutual consent, he played 23 times for The Mariners, scoring twice in all competitions but had struggled to break into Hurst's team after initially being brought to the club by previous manager

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Barrow

On the same day as his release by Grimsby, it was announced that Williams had joined Barrow in August 2021. He was released at the end of the season.

Boreham Wood

On 14 July 2022, Williams signed for

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club Boreham Wood. In February 2023, he joined Hemel Hempstead Town on loan until the end of the season.

Hemel Hempstead Town

Following a loan at the end of the previous season, Williams signed a permanent deal with Hemel Hempstead Town on 16 May 2023.

International career

Williams qualifies for Wales through his mother and represented Wales at under-17 and under-19 levels. On 5 March 2014, Williams made his Wales under-21 debut as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat to

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. On 27 May 2014, he was called up to the senior Wales squad for a friendly match against Holland to be played on 4 June 2014 as a replacement for the injured

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. He made his international debut as a replacement for Jonathan Williams in the 70th minute of the match. Williams was included by manager Chris Coleman as a member of Wales' Euro 2016 squad that reached the semi-finals of the tournament, although he did not make an appearance.

Career statistics

Club

International

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, George 1995 births Living people Footballers from Milton Keynes Welsh people of English descent Welsh men's footballers 21st-century Welsh sportsmen Wales men's youth international footballers Wales men's under-21 international footballers Wales men's international footballers Men's association football wingers Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players St Johnstone F.C. players Forest Green Rovers F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Barrow A.F.C. players Boreham Wood F.C. players Hemel Hempstead Town F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Professional Football League players National League (English football) players UEFA Euro 2016 players