Evan Williams: Biography, Facts and Career
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Evan Samuel Williams (15 July 1943 – 20 February 2025) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Third Lanark, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Celtic, Clyde and Stranraer. Williams was also manager of Vale of Leven, where he lived. The largest part of his playing career was at Celtic, for whom he made 82 league appearances between 1969 and 1973. Williams played in the 1970 European Cup Final, which Celtic lost 2–1 to Feyenoord. Evan was named man of the match in the final even though on the losing team. Williams died on 20 February 2025, at the age of 81.
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- Full name: Evan Williams
- Born: 1943-07-15
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q281722
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Who is Evan Williams?
Evan Samuel Williams (15 July 1943 – 20 February 2025) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Third Lanark, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Celtic, Clyde and Stranraer.
What nationality is Evan Williams?
Evan Williams is United Kingdom.
When was Evan Williams born?
Evan Williams was born on 1943-07-15.
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