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Devon Chesterton "Speedy" Williams (born 8 April 1992) is a Jamaican professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Lexington SC and the Jamaica national team.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Devon Chesterton Williams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 April 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lexington SC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2010 | St. George's | ||
| 2010–2011 | Real Mona | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Robert Morris Colonials | 71 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds U23 | 9 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | New York Red Bulls II | 39 | (2) |
| 2017–2020 | Louisville City | 106 | (9) |
| 2021–2022 | Miami FC | 51 | (3) |
| 2023–2024 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 66 | (0) |
| 2025– | Lexington SC | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011 | Jamaica U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2010– | Jamaica | 35 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 April 2024 | |||
Youth and college
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Williams began his career in the youth ranks of St. George's College. While with St.George's Williams led the school to two youth championships in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, he joined Real Mona F.C. and remained at the club through 2014. In 2011 Williams accepted an offer to play college soccer for Robert Morris Colonials. Williams was handed the number 10 shirt and in his four years with the Colonials he appeared in 71 matches scoring 6 goals and recording 15 assists.[2] During the 2014 season Williams also played with Pittsburgh Riverhounds U23.[3]
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New York Red Bulls
After a lengthy trial with the club, Williams signed with New York Red Bulls II on 8 July 2015.[4] He made his debut for the club on 18 July 2015, appearing as a starter in a 2–0 victory over Harrisburg City Islanders.[5] The following week Williams recorded his first assist for New York, helping Red Bull II to a 4–3 victory over Richmond Kickers.[6] On 12 August 2015, Williams recorded his second assist of the season when he spotted Stefano Bonomo with a perfect cross into the box which was headed in helping NYRB II to a 1–1 draw against Charlotte Independence.[7] On 22 August 2015, Williams scored his first goal as a professional, helping New York to a 2–0 victory over Toronto FC II.[8]
On 6 July 2016, he made his New York Red Bulls debut in a mid-season friendly against Mexican powerhouse Club America. The Red Bulls went on to win the match by a 2–0 score.[9] On 12 August 2016 Williams scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 5–1 victory over Orlando City B.[10]
Louisville City FC
On December 26, 2021, Louisville City FC announced that they had signed Williams for the 2017 season.[11] Williams made his debut for Louisville on March 25, 2017, in a 0–0 draw versus Saint Louis FC.[12] Williams scored his first goal for Louisville on September 10, 2017, during a 3–0 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC.[13]
Miami FC
On January 8, 2021, Williams was signed by USL Championship side Miami FC ahead of the 2021 season.[14] Williams made his debut for his new team on May 2, 2021, during a 2–1 victory over Loudoun United FC.[15] He scored his first goal for Miami on May 15, the only goal in a victory over his former club, New York Red Bulls II.[16] On August 17, 2021, Williams was named USL Championship Player of the Week for week 17 of the 2021 season in recognition of his brace scored against Pittsburgh in a 3–2 victory for Miami.[17]
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
On 22 December 2022, it was announced that Williams would join USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the 2023 season.[18] Williams was a member of the Switchbacks team that won the league championship in the 2024 season.
Lexington SC
On 12 DEcember 2024, Williams signed with Lexington SC ahead of the team's first season competing in the USL Championship.[19]
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Williams has represented Jamaica at the U-20 national team level, making five appearances for his country. On 11 August 2010, he made his first international appearance with the senior national team, appearing in a 3–1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago.[20]
- As of 21 July 2022
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | US Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2015 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | |
| Total | 36 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 2 | |
| Louisville City | 2017 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| 2018 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | |
| Total | 91 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 9 | |
| Miami FC | 2021 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Total | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 3 | |
| Career total | 166 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 14 | |
International
- As of match played 7 October 2021[21]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 1 | |
International goals
- Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.[21]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12 October 2019 | Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica |  Aruba | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B |
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