William Grierson (footballer)

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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 (age 26)
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

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]

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	–		0	0	2[a]	0	0	0	2	0
Career total			0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	0

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