Fara Williams

Who is Fara Williams?

Fara Tanya Franki Williams Merrett is an English football player. She is a central midfielder for England Women and FA WSL club Liverpool Ladies. A consistent goalscorer and set–piece specialist, Williams is considered one of England's leading players. She is employed by the Football Association as a skills coach.

Since making her senior debut in 2002, Williams has accrued over 100 appearances for England. She played at the 2005 and 2009 European Championships and the World Cup in 2007 and 2011. Williams also featured for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics. She started her club career with Chelsea until she left for Charlton Athletic in 2001. She signed for Everton in 2004 and later captained the club, winning the Premier League Cup in 2008 and the FA Women's Cup in 2010. After eight years with Everton she signed for local rivals Liverpool, along with Natasha Dowie. Williams was named FA Young Player of the Year in 2002, FA Players' Player of the Year in 2009 and FA International Player of the Year in both 2007 and 2009.