Midfielder
Danny Williams
5' 11"
The biography of USMNT soccer player Danny Williams who spent most of his career in the Bundesliga.
Caps: 23 | Goals: 2
The son of an American serviceman and German mother, Danny Williams became the latest German-American to be naturalized after choosing to play for the US. The defensive e midfielder began his pro career at German club Freiburg after being a member of the reserve team. A move to Hoffenheim in 2011 set off a chain of events that landed him a US passport. As a youth, Williams played for Germany’s Under-15 team. He transferred to Reading in the summer of 2013. He joined Huddersfield Town in the Premier League in the summer of 2017. Williams signed with Pafos in Cyprus for the 2019-20 season. He announced his retirement in May, 2021. He runs the streetwear label Beautiful Struggles.
Photo by John Dorton – ISIPhotos.com
USMNT Experience
2017
Started against Portugal on Nov 14.
2016
Started against Puerto Rico on May 22. Subbed on against Cuba on Oct 7 and against New Zealand on Oct 11.
2015
Started against Switzerland on Mar 31. Subbed on and scored in the 4-3 win over the Netherlands on Jun 5. Started against Germany on Jun 10. Subbed on against Peru on Sep 4 and Brazil on Sep 8. Started against Costa Rica on Oct 13.
2014
Subbed on in the second-half against Ukraine.
2013
Started against Honduras on Feb 6th.
2012
Started against Italy on Feb 29th and Mexico on Aug 15th. Subbed on in the second-half against Jamaica on Sept 7th and 11th.
2011
Made his debut in October against Honduras.
Professional Experience
2019-20
Signed with Pafos in Cyprus.
2018-19
Injury limited his time with Huddersfield Town, finishing 20th in the Premier League. Left at the end of the season
2017-18
Joined Huddersfield Town, newly promoted to the Premier League. Suffered a season-ending injury in March. Huddersfield finished in 16th-place.
2016-17
Made the promotion playoffs with Reading.
2015-16
An established regular with Reading, finishing 17th.
2014-15
A strong second season with Reading, finishing 19th.
2013-14
Played in 30 games for Reading, finishing a spot out of the playoffs in the Championship and making the semifinals of the FA Cup.
2012-13
Hoffenheim relegated to the 2.Bundesliga, Danny signs a four-year deal with English club Reading.
2011-12
Transferred to Hoffenheim, debuting on Sept 10th.
2010-11
Played 14 games for German club Freiberg.
