Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams
Jessica Lemique Williams is a South African footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. She has represented South Africa at U20 and senior level.
Jessica Williams
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Williams grew up in Parkwood on the Cape Flats and spent school breaks playing football with boys from her area.
Jessica Williams
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Her father played an important role in introducing her to the game by taking her to Sunday league matches in their Parkwood neighbourhood.
Jessica Williams
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Football was not her only childhood interest. She also took part in beauty pageants and modelling.
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She started out as a midfielder and did not switch to goalkeeping until around 2017, when she was about 17.
Jessica Williams
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A serious injury changed the direction of her career, and South Africa coach Desiree Ellis encouraged her to try goalkeeping when playing in midfield became difficult.
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She used to borrow her mother’s phone to watch Hope Solo videos on YouTube.
Jessica Williams
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Her Instagram often features messages about perseverance, discipline and personal growth.
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