#5 Rhys Williams
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Williams' mother hails from Mumbai while his father was born in Kent in England. He plays for the Australian football team since 2009. Prior to that, he has also represented Wales in the U21 team from 2007 to 2009.
Williams currently plays for Australian A-League side Perth Glory. In 2004, he travelled to England where he made appearances for clubs like Middlesborough, Burnley, and Charlton Athletic. The defender signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough in 2007, but was unable to make a cut for the first team as his career was cut short with injuries.
He extended his contract with Middlesbrough after 2009 but was sent out on loan to Burnley. Returning to Middlesbrough, a stellar game ensured that he keep his place in the starting XI. His first goal for Middlesbrough came in September 2009.
Williams made his Australian debut that year when he played against Japan in a World Cup Qualifier at the MCC. He made the preliminary squad for the 2010 World cup in South Africa but was unable to make the final squad due to injuries. His fantastic form in the 2008-09 season led to him being linked to several clubs like Liverpool and Newcastle United in the summer transfer window but none of them materialised.
