Ronwen Williams Biography
Born on January 21, 1992, Ronwen Hayden Williams is a professional soccer player from South Africa. He captained the country’s national team and plays goalkeeping with Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.
Career
Early career
- Williams spent part of his youth career with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur
International career
Williams’ first game for South Africa was on March 5, 2014, in a friendly match against Brazil. This was because Itumeleng Khune, the team’s first-choice keeper, had an injured ankle. Williams succeeded Thulani Hlatshwayo, who was left off the squad, as the new Bafana captain in August 2021, following the appointment by new Bafana coach Hugo Broos. Williams made four penalty saves in the quarterfinal penalty shootout against Cape Verde in February 2024, propelling Bafana Bafana to the Afcon 2024 semifinals.
Club career
SuperSport United
Williams joined SuperSport United as a youth player in 2004. He made his debut in the CAF Champions League in January 2012 against Matlama FC and in the PSL four months later against Free State Stars. He kept clean sheets in both games.
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Mamelodi Sundowns
On July 21, 2022, Williams signed with Mamelodi Sundowns after a 12-year career at SuperSport United.[3] He made his debut in the 2022/23 opener against Cape Town City FC, where he made a string of great saves and kept a clean sheet.
Honours
Club
Supersport United
- Nedbank Cup: 2011-12, 2015-16, 2016-17
- MTN 8: 2017, 2019
- Telkom Knockout: 2014
Mamelodi Sundowns
- PSL : 2022-23