Naomi Williams

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Naomi Williams
Personal information
Full name Naomi Eloise Williams [1]
Date of birth (2004-10-24) 24 October 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Arsenal
Number 40
Youth career
2018–2022 Arsenal
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022– Arsenal 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2024

Naomi Eloise Williams (born 24 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Arsenal.

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Early career

Williams joined the Arsenal Academy aged 13, [2] signing for the club as an academy player. [3] She was formerly a ballgirl at Meadow Park, the ground where Arsenal previously played their home matches. [4]

Club career

On 23 June 2023, having "grown up" at the club, Williams signed her first professional contract with Arsenal aged 18, [3] [5] having trained with the first team since 16 years old. [4]

On 24 May 2024, Williams made her debut for Arsenal in an A-Leagues All Stars Women game at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. [6] Williams was credited with making a pair of impressive saves, [7] including denying Hannah Wilkinson a late equaliser with a finger tip save in extra time. [6] [8] Arsenal won the match 1–0 with manager Jonas Eidevall attributing the victory to Alessia Russo's goal and Williams' save. [8] The Sydney Morning Herald has described her as "a highly rated Arsenal youth product". [4]

Honours

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Naomi Williams at Soccerway
  2. ↑ Feringa, Megan (23 June 2023). "Arsenal make contract announcement as exciting young trio sign first pro deals". Football London. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Academy trio commit future to Arsenal". Arsenal FC . 25 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Vinall, Marnie (24 May 2024). "Russo goal proves the difference as Arsenal beat A-League All Stars 1-0 at Marvel". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  5. ↑ Keogh, Emily (23 June 2023). "Arsenal academy trio commit to Gunners with first professional contracts". 90min . Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  6. 1 2 Francis, Kieran (24 May 2024). "Arsenal Women vs. A-League All Stars final score, result and highlights as Super League side secure narrow win | Sporting News Australia". Sporting News. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ↑ Matthew, Comito (24 May 2024). "Historic All Stars showcase stirs 'overwhelming' emotion: 'A night I'll never forget'". A-Leagues . Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel". Impetus Football. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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