26 Facts About Jonny Williams

Jonathan Peter Williams was born on 9 October 1993 and is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Gillingham.

Jonny Williams retired from international football for Wales in 2023.

Jonny Williams started his career at Crystal Palace, and whilst there had loan spells at Nottingham Forest, Milton Keynes Dons, Ipswich Town and Sunderland.

Jonny Williams signed for Charlton Athletic on a permanent deal in January 2019 before moving to Cardiff City two years later in February 2021.

Jonny Williams made his debut on 16 August 2011, coming on as a second-half substitute at home to Coventry City.

Jonny Williams played 85 minutes, making his first assist and received a standing ovation from the home crowd.

Jonny Williams scored his first professional goal for Crystal Palace on 13 September 2011, in a match against Wigan Athletic in the League Cup.

Jonny Williams suffered a broken fibula in his right leg on 15 November 2011, whilst on Under-21 international duty with Wales.

Jonny Williams made only a handful of appearances after his return from injury, with the coaching staff giving him time to rest and regain full fitness in time for the start of the next season.

Jonny Williams ended the season having played in 18 first-team games.

On 10 May, Jonny Williams signed a five-year contract to keep him at the club until 2017.

Jonny Williams signed a contract extension with Crystal Palace in June 2017, keeping him at the club until 2019.

On 27 February 2014, it was confirmed by Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, that Jonny Williams would be loaned to Ipswich Town initially for one month due to not being involved in the first team at Palace.

Jonny Williams returned to Ipswich on loan from 29 September 2014.

On 10 September 2015, Jonny Williams joined Nottingham Forest until 16 January 2016, but was recalled earlier on account of squad injuries.

On 22 January 2016, Jonny Williams joined Milton Keynes Dons on a 93-day emergency loan from Crystal Palace.

On 4 January 2019, Jonny Williams joined Charlton Athletic on a contract until the end of the season.

Jonny Williams made 16 appearances for the club for the rest of the season, helping the club to achieve promotion to the Championship, defeating former loan club Sunderland in the play-off final.

However, on 18 July 2019, Jonny Williams rejoined the club on a one-year deal, with the option of an additional 12 months.

On 1 February 2021, Jonny Williams joined Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee.

Jonny Williams joined Swindon Town on 13 August 2021 on a free transfer signing a two-year contract.

Jonny Williams qualifies for Wales as his father was born in Anglesey.

Jonny Williams was the second youngest player to play for the Welsh under 21s, making his debut having just turned 17.

Jonny Williams was called up to the senior Wales squad on 3 October 2011, by then manager Gary Speed, following injuries to three players for the matches against Switzerland and Bulgaria.

On 15 November 2011, Jonny Williams suffered a broken fibula in his right leg whilst on U21 International duty with Wales.

On 29 August 2012, Jonny Williams was again called up to the Wales senior squad by manager Chris Coleman for the World Cup qualifiers against Belgium and Serbia.