Tamati Andre Williams (born 19 January 1984) is a New Zealand former professional footballer and fashion model. He played as a goalkeeper and made one appearance for the New Zealand national team.
 Williams with New Zealand in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tamati Andre Williams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1984[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand[2] | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | Football Kingz | ||
| 2004–2005 | Waikato | ||
| 2005–2007 | University-Mount Wellington | ||
| 2007–2008 | Auckland City | 18 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Forrest Hill Milford | ||
| 2011–2015 | Auckland City | 48 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | RKC Waalwijk | 42 | (0) |
| 2017 | AaB | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| New Zealand U17 | |||
| New Zealand U20 | |||
| New Zealand U23 | |||
| 2014 | New Zealand | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editAfter unsuccessful trials with Blackburn Rovers and Stockport County in England at the age of 18, Williams began his club career with Football Kingz FC in their final season in the now-defunct National Soccer League.[3] After a period with ASB Premiership side Waikato FC, Williams played one season for Auckland City in 2007 before temporarily retiring from football to work as a fashion model.[4]
Williams joined Danish Superliga club AaB in summer 2017.[5] He served as a backup to Jacob Rinne, while Michael Lansing was out with an injury.[5] He left the club at the end of the year.[5]
International career
editWilliams represented New Zealand at the under-17, under-20, and under-23 Olympic levels.[3] He made his debut as a full international against South Africa, when he replaced his colleague Glen Moss as a second-half substitute.[6][7]
Modeling career
editAs a fashion model, Williams has represented brands such as Calvin Klein and Esprit, and has worked in the United States, France, Italy, and Australia.[3][8] In 2007, he was featured on an episode of America's Next Top Model, appearing in a beach photo with Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez.[9] He is represented by the agencies Red11 in Auckland, and Chic Management in Sydney.[10]
Personal life
editWilliams was born in Dunedin, and lived for a period in his childhood in Whangārei.[8] His father played rugby union for Otago.[11] As of 2014, Williams was studying for a postgraduate diploma in zoology and conservation biology.[4][8]
He is of Māori descent,[12] and holds a Dutch passport through a grandparent.[8]
Honours
editUni-Mount Wellington
Auckland City
- ASB Premiership: 2014
- OFC Champions League: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- FIFA Club World Cup bronze medal: 2014
References
edit- ^ a b c "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012 presented by Toyota: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 29 November 2012. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 December 2012.
- ^ "Profile Information – Tamati Williams". www.aucklandcityfc.com/. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ a b c Brown, Michael (8 January 2006). "Tamati Williams is more than just a pretty face". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ a b Holloway, Steven (17 May 2014). "Pro dream on line for veteran goalkeeper". Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ a b c Nøhr, Mikkel (8 December 2017). "AaB siger farvel til reservekeeper" [AaB says goodbye to reserve keeper]. Bold (in Danish). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "All Whites, South Africa draw blank". Oceania Football Confederation. New Zealand Football Media. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ "New Zealand vs. South Africa - 30 May 2014 - Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d Rattue, Chris (23 August 2014). "Williams keeps eye on professional career prize". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ "Auckland goalie doubles as pro model". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax Media Digital. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ Prins, Celine (19 August 2014). "Interview with Fashion Model & Soccer Player Tamati Williams". Modellist-ID. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ Mabley, Ben (8 December 2012). "Williams a model keeper". Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ "Tamati Williams Saves for Auckland City". Māori Sports Awards. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
External links
edit- Tamati Williams at WorldFootball.net
- Tamati Williams at National-Football-Teams.com
- Tamati Williams – FIFA competition record (archived)
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