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My Take
What draws me to Rhys Williams is his quiet usefulness. Born in Perth and capped by Australia, he played nearly every outfield role for Middlesbrough, slotting in at centre back, defensive midfield or right back as needed. That kind of player rarely gets headlines, but I value him more than the showy ones. A 187 cm defender who happily plugs whatever gap the manager points to is the sort of teammate every dressing room secretly relies on. To me, Williams represents the unglamorous backbone of a squad, and I find a real dignity in that selfless adaptability.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rhys Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- リース・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- りーす・うぃりあむず
- Born
- July 14, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhys Williams born?
Born July 14, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Rhys Williams from?
Rhys Williams is from Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
What does Rhys Williams do?
Rhys Williams works as association football player.
How tall is Rhys Williams?
Rhys Williams is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.