William Grierson (footballer)

William Jay Grierson [fn 1](Chinese: 李威廉; born 27 April 1998) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Hong Kong First Division side Eastern District.[1][2]

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William Jay Grierson
Personal information
Full name William Jay Grierson [fn 1]
Date of birth (1998-04-27) 27 April 1998
Place of birth Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Eastern District
Youth career
0000 TSW Pegasus
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016-2020 Ateneo de Manila University
2021–2023 United City 2 (0)
2024– Eastern District 9 (0)
International career
2015-2016 Philippines U19
2019 Philippines U22
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 July 2021

Early life

Born in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong to a British father and a Chinese Filipino mother, William began his footballing journey in Hong Kong with the TSW Pegasus youth side in the local grassroots division.[3] He soon completed his tertiary education at the Ateneo de Manila University whilst representing the youth national team of the Philippines.[4][5]

Club career

United City

Grierson began his career with PFL side United City, striking his first professional deal aged 23.[6] William made his debut for the side in a 2-0 loss to J League side Kawasaki Frontale in the 2021 Asian Champions League group stage.[7] He departed the club ahead of the 2023 PFL season.

Eastern District

Grierson joined Eastern District on a free, ending his 1 year football hiatus.

Career statistics

Club
As of 8 July 2021[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
United City 2021 PFL –002[lower-alpha 1]00020
Career total 0000200020
  1. Appearances in the AFC Champions League.

Notes
  1. William Grieson was born in Hong Kong. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Cabudol.

    References
    1. "Philippines - W. Grierson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
    2. "Grierson, William Jay - 中國香港足球總會". 中國香港足球總會. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
    3. William J. Grierson (11 February 2016). William Grierson Football Highlights Hong Kong. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via YouTube.
    4. Carmen, Lorenzo del (26 April 2020). "UAAP Men's Football stars lament cancelled season". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
    5. "Negrenses lead PH U-22 booters in Merlion Cup". Panay News. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
    6. "Welcome to UCFC, William! #ucfc #unitedcityfooballclub". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
    7. "Incredibly blessed to have made my debut as a professional football player for @unitedcityfootballclub and in the @afcchampionleague". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
    8. William Grierson at Soccerway



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