William Robert Vaulks was born on 13 September 1993 and is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Oxford United and the Wales national team.
16 Facts About Will Vaulks
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Will Vaulks began his professional career at Tranmere Rovers in 2012 but did not make a senior appearance, going on loan to Workington of the Conference North before joining Scottish club Falkirk in February 2013.
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Will Vaulks played 142 games for the club, including the 2015 Scottish Cup Final and two Scottish Championship play-off finals.
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Will Vaulks began his career with local League One club Tranmere Rovers, signing amateur forms in March 2003, at the age of 9 years old.
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Will Vaulks remained with Tranmere and was rewarded with his first professional contract in June 2010.
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Will Vaulks's loan was extended twice, before he signed a permanent deal with Workington at the start of December 2012.
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In January 2014, Will Vaulks was called to a trial by English Championship club Blackburn Rovers.
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On 22 July 2016 Will Vaulks signed for Rotherham United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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On 6 March 2019, Will Vaulks signed a one-year contract extension.
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On 27 June 2019, Will Vaulks signed for Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, in a record sale for Rotherham.
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On 10 June 2022 Cardiff announced Will Vaulks would leave the club when his contract expires on 30 June.
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On 21 June 2022, Will Vaulks joined Sheffield Wednesday following the expiration of his Cardiff City contract.
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On 26 March 2024, Will Vaulks was awarded the EFL Championship Player in the Community for the third time.
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On 11 June 2024, it was confirmed Will Vaulks would join Oxford United on 1 July 2024.
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Will Vaulks lost both of his grandfathers to suicide, when he was a teenager.
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Will Vaulks has raised awareness for the suicide bereavement charity Baton of Hope.