14 Facts About Lee Williamson

Lee Trevor Williamson was born on 7 June 1982 and is a former professional footballer who is currently an academy coach at Burton Albion.

Lee Williamson played internationally for Jamaica, including at Copa America Centenario and during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Lee Williamson started his career at Mansfield Town, making 165 appearances in his stay at Field Mill.

Lee Williamson then joined Rotherham United in the summer of 2005, and established himself in first team.

Lee Williamson continued to be dogged by injuries during his first season with the Blades and eventually returned for a second operation on his back in the close season.

Lee Williamson was placed on a life support machine for two days after contracting an infection.

On 16 August 2012, Lee Williamson signed a one-month deal with Portsmouth.

Lee Williamson signed for Championship side Blackburn Rovers in an 18-month deal on 8 February 2013.

Lee Williamson was roundly applauded for stopping Danny Ings being clean through.

On 25 July 2016 Lee Williamson signed for Burton Albion on a one-year deal.

On 23 May 2008, Lee Williamson was included in a 28-man squad to play for Jamaica.

Lee Williamson was again called up in 2015 by Winfried Schafer, to feature as part of Jamaica's first 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying squad.

In May 2023, Lee Williamson joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Ilkeston Town as a first-team coach.

Lee Williamson is an academy coach at Burton Albion on the Professional Player to Coach Scheme, a joint programme from The PFA, the Premier League and the EFL designed to increase the number of Black, South Asian and mixed heritage players who transition into full-time coaching roles in the professional game.