Lydia Williams
Professional Australian footballer
Born
May 13th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Professional footballer represented Australia in women's international football. Played as a goalkeeper and participated in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA Women's World Cup. Competed in club football across various leagues, enhancing the profile of women's sport through consistent performances and achievements.
Represented Australia in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
Played for Melbourne City in the Australian W-League
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