Here is all you need to know about South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams including his age, height, family, girlfriend, salary, net worth, career, records, bio and more
After a scoreless draw with Cape Verde, South Africa advanced to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals thanks to four penalties saved by captain Ronwen Williams.
Who is South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, bio, age, height, family, wife, salary, net worth and stats
The incredible Williams kept out Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte, and Patrick Andrade in the shootout. He also produced a stunning late stop to deflect Gilson Benchimol’s first-time effort against the post and force extra time in the intense quarterfinal.
Ronwen Williams has become the first goalkeeper to ever save 4 penalties in a single TotalEnergies AFCON shootout. 🤯🇿🇦#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/35g7qPeB2D
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 4, 2024
Who is Ronwen Williams?
Ronwen Hayden Williams is a goalkeeper for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and captain of the South African national team. The South African professional soccer player was born on January 21, 1992 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The 32-year-old stands 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) tall.
A look at Ronwen Williams’ career
Williams played a stint in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur during his formative years.
In 2004 as a young player, he joined SuperSport United. In January of 2012, he made his PSL debut against Free State Stars four months after making his debut against Matlama FC in the CAF Champions League. In both games, he kept clean sheets.
Williams, who spent 12 years with SuperSport United, inked a contract with Mamelodi Sundowns on July 21, 2022. On his debut, he kept a clean sheet and produced a number of outstanding saves against Cape Town City FC in the 2022–23 season opener.
Talking about his international career, Itumeleng Khune, South Africa’s first-choice keeper, sustained a sprained ankle, so Williams played in his first game for the country on March 5, 2014, in a friendly match against Brazil.
After Thulani Hlatshwayo was left from the squad in August 2021, Williams was designated the new Bafana Bafana captain by head coach Hugo Broos.
Who are Ronwen Williams’ parents?
Ronwen Williams’ mother Hazel Williams is former player for Shutterproof Women FC. She played as a striker there.
Who is Ronwen Williams married to?
Ronwen Williams got married to his long-time girlfriend Roshni Williams in 2016. The two are parents to a son named Mikael.
What is Ronwen Williams’ salary and Market Value?
Ronwen Williams’ current market value is $1.3 million and his net worth is reported to be around $300,000-500,000.
As at 2024, Ronwen Williams Salary at Mamelodi Sundowns is 500,000 Rand per month, which makes him one of the highest paid players in the team.