| Name: | Rhys Williams |
| Nationality: | Welsh |
| Date of Birth: | 14/07/1988 |
| Height: | 6' 2" (187cm) |
| Weight: | 11st 5lbs (72.0kg) |
| Position: | Defender |
RHYS WILLIAMS is a talented defender and yet another product of the Academy, who is expected to push for a first team start.
Williams signed a two-year professional contract in 2007 after continuing his impressive development under Colin Cooper and Steve Agnew in the Reserve team.
The Western Australian defender impressed a number of clubs before signing for Boro as a scholar.
He played in the majority of pre-season games in 2007/08 and scored a stunning 25-yard strike during a 6-1 win against Sparta Rotterdam.
With Luke Young departed to Aston Villa, Williams was hoping for a breakthrough year.
Williams can play any position in the back four and is also comfortable as a holding midfielder.
He was born in Perth and had been with the Academy for three years before signing professional terms. His mother originates from Bombay while his father was born in Kent.
Although he also qualfied to play for India, England and Australia, Rhys chose to represent Wales and has been a regular member of the U21 team.
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League Cup | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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