2011/04/30

Dicoy Williams

Dicoy Williams

Dicoy Williams
Personal information
Date of birth October 7, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Toronto FC
Number 31
Youth career
2005 Santos
2005–2006 Arnett Gardens
2007–2008 Harbour View
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Harbour View 42 (5)
2011– Toronto FC 2 (0)
National team
2009– Jamaica 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 23, 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of March 7, 2011

" He's a good, young up-and-coming player. He reads the game very well, he's very strong and gets in his tackles. We just want him to focus and keep his head because we see him as one for the future.”

-Jamaica coach Theodore Whitmore speaking about Dicoy Williams, November 16, 2009

Dicoy Williams (born October 7, 1986 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

Career

Youth and Amateur

Williams started his career in the youth ranks of Jamaica's Santos FC. He also went on to play for the youth teams of Arnett Gardens FC and Harbour View FC.

Professional

Williams played at a senior level for Santos FC and Harbour View FC in the Digicel Premier League. Williams was a key contributor for Harbour View helping the club capture the Jamaican National Premier League in 2010. After impressing with Harbour View FC Williams went on trial with Norwegian Division One side Mjøndalen IF during the 2010 season.

In early March 2011 Williams continued to explore overseas options going on trial with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC. He impressed coach Aron Winter and was signed by Toronto FC on March 31, 2011. Two days later Williams made his debut for Toronto as a second half sub for Nana Attakora in a 1-1 home draw against Chivas USA.

International

Dicoy Williams made his international debut for Jamaica on August 12, 2009 in a scoreless draw against Ecuador played at Giants Stadium.

Honours

Harbour View FC

See also

References

External links






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