Tamati Williams

Tamati Andre Williams (born 19 January 1984) is a New Zealand footballer and fashion model. He last played as a goalkeeper for AaB in the Danish Superliga[2], and has represented New Zealand at the international level.

Tamati Williams
Williams with New Zealand in 2017
Personal information
Full name Tamati Andre Williams
Date of birth (1984-01-19) 19 January 1984
Place of birth Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand[1]
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 3 1⁄2 in)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2004 Football Kingz
2004–2005 Waikato
2005–2007 University-Mount Wellington
2007–2008 Auckland City 18 (0)
2008–2011 Forrest Hill Milford
2011–2015 Auckland City 48 (0)
2016–2017 RKC Waalwijk 42 (0)
2017 AaB 0 (0)
National team‡
New Zealand U17
New Zealand U20
New Zealand U23
2014– New Zealand 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 May 2017
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 June 2017

Playing career

Club

After unsuccessful trials with Blackburn Rovers and Stockport County in England at the age of 18, Williams began his club career with Football Kingz FC in their final season in the now-defunct National Soccer League.[3] After a period with ASB Premiership side Waikato FC, Williams played one season for Auckland City in 2007 before temporarily retiring from football to work as a fashion model.[4]

International

Williams represented New Zealand at the under-17, under-20, and under-23 Olympic levels.[3] He made his debut as a full international against South Africa, when he replaced his colleague Glen Moss as a second-half substitute.[5][6]

Modeling

As a fashion model, Williams has represented brands such as Calvin Klein and Esprit, and has worked in the United States, France, Italy, and Australia.[3][7] In 2007, he was featured on an episode of America's Next Top Model, appearing in a beach photo with Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez.[8] He is represented by the agencies Red11 in Auckland, and Chic Management in Sydney.[9]

Personal life

Williams was born in Dunedin, and lived for a period in his childhood in Whangarei.[7] His father played rugby union for Otago.[10] As of 2014, Williams was studying for a postgraduate diploma in zoology and conservation biology.[4][7]

He is of Māori descent,[11] and holds a Dutch passport through a grandparent.[7]

Honours
Uni-Mount Wellington
Auckland City FC
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See also

References
  1. "Profile Information – Tamati Williams". www.aucklandcityfc.com/. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  2. AaB siger farvel til reservekeeper‚ bold.dk, 8 December 2017
  3. Brown, Michael (8 January 2006). "Tamati Williams is more than just a pretty face". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  4. Holloway, Steven (17 May 2014). "Pro dream on line for veteran goalkeeper". Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  5. "All Whites, South Africa draw blank". Oceania Football Confederation. New Zealand Football Media. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  6. "New Zealand vs. South Africa - 30 May 2014 - Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  7. Rattue, Chris (23 August 2014). "Williams keeps eye on professional career prize". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  8. "Auckland goalie doubles as pro model". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax Media Digital. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  9. Prins, Celine (19 August 2014). "Interview with Fashion Model & Soccer Player Tamati Williams". Modellist-ID. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  10. Mabley, Ben (8 December 2012). "Williams a model keeper". Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  11. "Tamati Williams Saves for Auckland City". Māori Sports Awards. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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