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Rhys Williams (born 14 July 1988) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player currently playing for Middlesbrough in the English Football League Championship and the Australia national football team. A very versatile player, Williams is adept at playing as a defensive midfielder, central defender, right fullback or more recently as an attacking midfielder. His mother originates from Mumbai, India while his father was born in Kent, England. His younger brothers, twins; Ryan Williams and Aryn Williams, are also footballers and are currently players at Portsmouth and Burnley... MORE

Rhys Williams (born 14 July 1988) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player currently playing for Middlesbrough in the English Football League Championship and the Australia national football team. A very versatile player, Williams is adept at playing as a defensive midfielder, central defender, right fullback or more recently as an attacking midfielder. His mother originates from Mumbai, India while his father was born in Kent, England. His younger brothers, twins; Ryan Williams and Aryn Williams, are also footballers and are currently players at Portsmouth and Burnley Academy, respectively. He began his football career as a promising junior with Perth based club ECU Joondalup. As a youth player, 2004 would prove his breakthrough year with his club performances leading to selection in the Western Australian under-16 state representative squad for the 2004 National Talent Identification Championships. He impressed with three goals in the tournament, helping Western Australia reach the semi-finals. At the conclusion of the event, he travelled to England where he trialled with several clubs including Aston Villa, Leicester City, and Middlesbrough. He ultimately signed a LESS