William Robert Vaulks (born 13 September 1993) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Cardiff City and the Wales national team.
He 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. He played 142 games for the club, playing in the 2015 Scottish Cup Final and two Scottish Championship play-off finals. In 2016 he joined Rotherham for an undisclosed fee.
In March 2019 he made his debut for the Welsh national team whom he qualifies for through his mother.
Club Career
Tranmere Rovers
Vaulks was born in Wirral, Merseyside and grew up supporting Newcastle United. He began his career with local League One club Tranmere Rovers, signing amateur forms in March 2003, at the age of 9 years old. Vaulks remained with Tranmere and was rewarded with his first professional contract in June 2010. He was called up for one senior match, a 2–1 extra-time win at Chesterfield in the League Cup first round on 13 August 2012, in which he was an unused substitute.
Workington
In August 2012, Vaulks joined Workington of the Conference North. initially on a one month loan. He made his senior debut on 22 August in a 1–0 loss at Chester, as a 65th-minute substitute for Mark Boyd. His loan was subsequently extended twice, before he signed a permanent deal with Workington at the start of December 2012. He made 24 appearances in all competitions for the Cumbrian club, scoring the equaliser in a 2–1 win over Droylsden at Borough Park.
Falkirk
In February 2013, due to a clause in his Workington contract that allowed him to leave for a professional club, he signed for Scottish Football League First Division side Falkirk. He made his debut on 9 March in a 2–0 loss at Greenock Morton, and ended the season with six appearances.
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