William Thomas Fish (born 17 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Cardiff City.
A graduate of Manchester United's youth system, Fish made his first-team debut for the club in a Premier League game in May 2021. He had a loan spell at Stockport County during the 2021–22 season, and was loaned twice to Hibernian.
Fish has represented England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.
Club career Fish made his professional debut for Manchester United on 23 May 2021 in their final game of the 2020–21 Premier League season against Wolverhampton Wanderers, coming on as a substitute for Daniel James in a 2–1 win.
On 23 July 2021, Stockport County signed Fish on a season-long loan. On 7 January 2022, Manchester United announced that he had been recalled from Stockport.
On 1 September 2022, Fish joined Hibernian on a season-long loan. He made his debut for Hibernian in a 1–0 defeat to Dundee United on 11 October 2022. Fish played regularly for Hibs during the second half of the 2022–23 season. After playing for Manchester United in pre-season matches during July 2023, Fish rejoined Hibernian on loan for the 2023–24 season.
On 23 August 2024, Fish left Manchester United and joined EFL Championship club Cardiff City on a four-year deal. He scored his first goal for The Bluebirds on 28 October 2025, the winner in a 2–1 victory at Wrexham in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
International career Fish has played youth international football for England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.
In October 2019, Fish scored for the England under-17 team in a defeat against Germany.
On 2 September 2021, Fish made his debut for the England under-19 team during a 2–0 victory over Italy at St. George's Park.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester United U212020–21—————4040Manchester United2020–21Premier League10000000—102021–2200000000—002022–2300000000—002023–2400000000—00Total100000000010Stockport County (loan)2021–22National League2000——0020Hibernian (loan)2022–23Scottish Premiership2130000——213Hibernian (loan)2023–24Scottish Premiership341303050—451Cardiff City2024–25Championship210300000002402025–26EFL League One1201031—20181Total33040310020421Career total914706150601155
References
External links Profile at the Manchester United F.C. website