Naomi Williams (footballer)

Naomi Williams
Personal information
Full name Naomi Eloise Williams[1]
Date of birth (2004-10-24) 24 October 2004
Place of birth England
Position Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Bristol City
(on loan from Arsenal)
Number 99
Youth career
2018–2022 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Arsenal 0 (0)
2025–2026 → Bristol City (loan) 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 September 2025

Naomi Eloise Williams (born 24 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League 2 club Bristol City on loan from Women's Super League club Arsenal.

Early career

Williams joined the Arsenal Academy aged 13,[2] signing for the club as an academy player.[3] She was formerly a ballgirl at Meadow Park, the ground where Arsenal previously played their home matches.[4] Prior to joining the first team, she featured in 13 matches in the Academy League for Arsenal.[5]

Club career

Arsenal

On 23 June 2023, having "grown up" at the club, Williams signed her first professional contract with Arsenal aged 18,[3][6] having trained with the first team since 16 years old.[4]

On 24 May 2024, Williams made her debut for Arsenal in an A-Leagues All Stars Women game at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.[7] Williams was credited with making a pair of impressive saves,[8] including denying Hannah Wilkinson a late equaliser with a finger tip save in extra time.[7][9] Arsenal won the match 1–0 with manager Jonas Eidevall attributing the victory to Alessia Russo's goal and Williams' save.[9] The Sydney Morning Herald has described her as "a highly rated Arsenal youth product".[4]

Bristol City (loan)

On 2 September 2025, Arsenal announced that Williams would spend the 2025–26 season on loan at Bristol City.[10] Williams made her debut for the Robins in the Women's League Cup in a 2 - 2 draw with Birmingham City.[11]

Honours

Arsenal

References

  1. ^ a b c Naomi Williams at Soccerway
  2. ^ Feringa, Megan (23 June 2023). "Arsenal make contract announcement as exciting young trio sign first pro deals". Football London. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Academy trio commit future to Arsenal". Arsenal FC. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Vinall, Marnie (24 May 2024). "Russo goal proves the difference as Arsenal beat A-League All Stars 1-0 at Marvel". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Arsenal Women FC Academy | Professional Game Academy League". The FA. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  6. ^ Keogh, Emily (23 June 2023). "Arsenal academy trio commit to Gunners with first professional contracts". 90min. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ^ a b Francis, Kieran (24 May 2024). "Arsenal Women vs. A-League All Stars final score, result and highlights as Super League side secure narrow win | Sporting News Australia". Sporting News. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  8. ^ Matthew, Comito (24 May 2024). "Historic All Stars showcase stirs 'overwhelming' emotion: 'A night I'll never forget'". A-Leagues. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel". Impetus Football. 24 May 2024. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Naomi Williams joins Bristol City on loan". Arsenal FC. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  11. ^ Poole, Emily (24 September 2025). "Report: Birmingham City 2-2 Bristol City (Subway League Cup)". Bristol City FC. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  12. ^ Sanders, Emma (24 May 2025). "Women's Champions League Final: Arsenal stun Barcelona to win title". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
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