Joshua James Williams (born 13 July 2004) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cymru Premier club Colwyn Bay on loan from club Tranmere Rovers.
Career Connah's Quay Nomads Williams joined Connah's Quay Nomads in the under-8 age group. He went on to help the academy win the Cymru Premier Development North in the 2022 season, losing the national title on penalties. He served Wales Schools as captain and scored a hat-trick as they won the Centenary Shield in 2022. He made his first-team debut in October 2021. He helped Connah's Quay Nomads to win the Welsh Cup in 2024, winning the Goal of the Month award in April for his winning goal in the competition. He was named as player of the match in the final as Nomads defeated The New Saints 2–1 at Rodney Parade.
Tranmere Rovers On 1 July 2024, Williams joined League Two club Tranmere Rovers on a two-year contract. He made his debut for Tranmere Rovers on 13 August 2024, in the Carabao Cup, scoring Tranmere Rovers second goal just before half-time in a 3–0 win over Accrington Stanley at Prenton Park.
On 1 November 2024, Williams joined National League North side Southport on an initial one-month loan deal. His recall option was activated on 31 January 2025.
Despite suffering a serious ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury in pre-season, Williams signed a contract extension with Tranmere Rovers until the end of the 2026–27 season. Manager Andy Crosby stated that he viewed the midfielder as a key part of his future plans.
In August 2026 he joined Colwyn Bay on loan.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsConnah's Quay Nomads2021–22Cymru Premier30001000402022–23Cymru Premier2013020002512023–24Cymru Premier284410010325Total515713010626Tranmere Rovers2024–25League Two1000212051Southport (loan)2024–25National League North9000—20110Career total615715150787
Honours Connah's Quay Nomads Welsh Cup: 2024 Welsh League Cup: 2022; runner-up: 2023
References
External links The Evolution Of Josh Williams: Academy to First Team the-nomads.co.uk