George Benjamin Williams (born 14 April 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Hednesford Town.
Career Worcester City Williams began his career as an academy scholar with Milton Keynes Dons before leaving to play for Midland Football League side Loughborough University, where he was studying. He joined Worcester City in the Conference North in August 2013, and on 9 November 2014 was a member of the team that infamously defeated League One side Coventry City 2–1 in an FA Cup first round tie.
Barnsley Williams joined Barnsley on 22 December 2014. He made his professional debut on 26 December 2014 in a 1–0 defeat to Preston North End. On 29 May 2016, Williams featured in Barnsley's 3–1 League One play-off final victory over Millwall, achieving promotion to the EFL Championship. However, on 15 June 2016, Williams was released by the club.
Milton Keynes Dons On 28 June 2016, Williams returned to Milton Keynes Dons on a two-year deal having previously played for the club's academy side. He made his debut for the club on 6 August 2016 away to Shrewsbury Town, coming on as a 90th-minute substitute, and on 18 October 2016 scored his first goal for the club with a 23rd-minute header in a 3–3 home draw with Bristol Rovers. At the end of his first season back at the club, Williams was awarded both the club's 2016–17 Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards, and in July 2017 signed a new long-term deal keeping him at the club until June 2020.
Bristol Rovers On 21 January 2021 with just six months remaining on his contract, Williams joined Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut that weekend in a 2–0 away defeat to Oxford United, coming off of the bench to replace Abu Ogogo in the 67' minute.
Cambridge United On 25 June 2021, Williams joined League One side Cambridge United on a free transfer, returning to the division following Bristol Rovers' relegation. He made his Cambridge debut against Oxford United in a 1-1 draw.
He was released at the end of the 2022–23 season.
Mansfield Town On 17 July 2023, Williams signed for League Two club Mansfield Town on an initial one-year deal with the option for a further year.
Hednesford Town On 17 March 2026, Williams joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Hednesford Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWorcester City2013–14Conference North38100—3Appearances in FA Trophy04112014–15Conference North17140—0 0 211Total55240—30622Barnsley2014–15League One40000000402015–16League One19100004Appearances in Football League Trophy.3 appearances in Football League One play-offs.0241Total231000040281Barrow (loan)2015–16National League15000——150Milton Keynes Dons2016–17League One33230204Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy04222017–18League One4314010405212018–19League Two3001020103402019–20League One2810020403412020–21League One80200020120Total1424100701501744Bristol Rovers2020–21League One260——00260Cambridge United2021–22League One4015021204922022–23League One290202020350Total691704140842Mansfield Town2023–24League Two2100010302502024–25League One110101010140Total320102040390Career total36282201312404289
Honours Barnsley Football League One play-offs: 2016 Football League Trophy: 2015–16
Milton Keynes Dons EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2018–19
Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24
Individual Milton Keynes Dons Player of the Year: 2016–17 Milton Keynes Dons Players' Player of the Year: 2016–17
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