Stan Williams
South African footballer (1919-2007)
South Africa
Wing half
Stan Williams: profile
Stan Williams (born 1 May 1919 in South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a wing half. He died on 12 June 2007.
Williams made the step into senior football with Aberdeen F.C. in 1937. He played for 5 clubs since 1937. His most appearances came at Aberdeen F.C. (1937–1949), where he made 72 appearances and scored 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 163 appearances and 39 goals.
At international level, Williams represented Scotland (1941), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
South Africa has produced 77 footballers in our database, including Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini and Andisiwe Mgcoyi.
Key facts
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (39 in 163)
- Shares a birthday with
- Marc-Vivien Foé, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and Sammy Ameobi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937–1949 |  Aberdeen F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 72 | 20 |
| 1940–1941 | Dumbarton F.C. |
Scottish Championship | 28 | 11 |
| 1949–1950 | Plymouth Argyle F.C. |
EFL League One | 35 | 4 |
| 1950–1952 | Dundee F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 28 | 4 |
| — | Clyde F.C. |
Scottish Professional Football League | – | – |
| Total | 163 | 39 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Scotland |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Stan Williams born?
Stan Williams was born in South Africa.
Which national team does Stan Williams play for?
Stan Williams played international football for Scotland. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Stan Williams played for?
Stan Williams's recorded clubs are Aberdeen F.C., Dumbarton F.C., Plymouth Argyle F.C., Dundee F.C. and Clyde F.C..
What position does Stan Williams play?
Stan Williams played as a wing half.