Ola Wasiri Williams (born 1 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United.
Career Early career Williams spent the early part of his career in the English non leagues, having spells at numerous clubs across the English non league football pyramid.
Swansea City In June 2022 Williams was signed by English Championship side Swansea City on an initial one year deal, with the option to extend his deal by an additional year.
Dundalk (loan) In February 2023 Williams joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk on a loan deal until June 2023, taking the number 22 shirt.
Williams departed Dundalk in June 2023.
Partick Thistle In June 2023 Williams joined Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle on a two-year contract, taking the number 4 jersey.
Williams scored his first goal for Thistle in a 6–0 away win against Edinburgh City in Scottish League Cup group stages in July 2024.
Williams left Thistle in October 2024.
Whitehawk Williams joined Isthmian Premier League side Whitehawk in November 2024. Williams scored his first goal for Whitehawk, scoring a stoppage time winner in the 99th minute in a 3-2 victory over Bognor Regis Town.https://whitehawkfc.com/whitehawk-edge-bognor-in-thrilling-3-2-victory-at-nyewood-lane/
Daugavpils In March 2025, Williams joined Latvian Higher League side Daugavpils. During his time at the club Williams played in the first European tie in the history of the club, during which he scored in the second-leg in his side’s 3-4 aggregate defeat to Albanian side Vllaznia in the 2025–26 UEFA Conference League.
Galway United On 26 November 2025, Williams signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United ahead of their 2026 season.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBromley2017–18National League0000—00002018–19National League0000—0000Total0000—0000Ashford United (loan)2017–18Isthmian League South Division100———100Lewisham Borough (loan)2018–19Southern Counties East League Division One60——1070Tunbridge Wells (loan)2018–19Southern Counties East League Premier Division181———181Sheppey United2019–20Southern Counties East League Premier Division3000—2050Lordswood2019–20Southern Counties East League Premier Division100———100Walton & Hersham2019–20Combined Counties League Division One60———60Staines Town2020–21Isthmian League South Central Division5020—1080Corinthian-Casuals2021–22Isthmian League Premier Division14080—20240Braintree Town2021–22National League South90———90Swansea City2022–23Championship000000—00Dundalk (loan)2023LOI Premier Division110——10120Partick Thistle2023–24Scottish Championship1203050102102024–25Scottish Championship40—410081Total160309110291Whitehawk2024–25Isthmian League Premier Division81———81Daugavpils2025Latvian Higher League26120—21302Galway United2026LOI Premier Division14100——141Career total1564150911011906
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