MJ Williams

Michael Jordan Williams (born 6 November 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for League One club Bolton Wanderers. He can play either central midfield or centre-back.

Club Career

Liverpool

Williams joined Liverpool academy at U14 level, having previously been playing for Wrexham.

On 23 September 2014, he made his first-team debut in a League Cup clash against Middlesbrough, coming on as a substitute in 79th minute for Jordan Rossiter. Williams scored in the penalty shootout. He was an unused substitute in the game against AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the FA Cup, and against Blackburn Rovers in a quarter-final of the same tournament, as well as Premier League games against Burnley and Manchester City and a UEFA Europa League clash against Turkish side Besiktas J.K. On 22 January 2015, he signed his first professional contract, signing a 2+1⁄2-year deal with Liverpool.

In 2015 Williams picked up an injury so bad he was nearly forced to retire, however after being the first ever Welsh footballer to undergo a cartilage transplant he was able to recover and continue his career.

In the 2016–17 season, Williams returned from his injury and was featured for the Liverpool U23 side. He did appear as an unused substitute in a FA Cup fourth round replay against Plymouth Argyle, which saw Liverpool win 1–0. In January transfer window of 2017, Williams was expected to leave the club on a permanent basis, with Charlton Athletic and MK Dons were among interested. Although the move never happened, Williams stayed at the club for the rest of the season; eventually, signing a contract extension.

He was released by Liverpool at the end of the 2017-18 season.

Loan spells

On 26 March 2015, Williams was loaned out to Notts County. He made his Notts County debut, where he started the whole game, in a 2–2 draw against Scunthorpe United on 28 March 2015. He went on to mak