Dioh Williams facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Dioh Clarence Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Monrovia, Liberia | ||
| Height | 1.84 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Black Star | |||
| Tasha Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2003 | Floda BoIF | 21 | (14) |
| 2003–2007 | Häcken | 120 | (64) |
| 2007–2010 | AGF | 67 | (23) |
| 2010 | → Alania Vladikavkaz | 1 | (0) |
| 2011–2014 | Häcken | 63 | (15) |
| 2014–2016 | Gefle | 76 | (36) |
| 2018 | T.C. Sports Club | ||
| National team | |||
| 2004–2016 | Liberia | 27 | (10) |
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Dioh Williams (born October 8, 1984) is a former professional football player from Liberia. He played as a forward, which means he was usually in charge of scoring goals for his team. Dioh spent most of his career playing for clubs in Sweden, like BK Häcken and Gefle IF. He also played football in Denmark and Russia. Dioh was an important member of the Liberia national team.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting in Sweden: Floda BoIF
Dioh Williams started his journey in Sweden with a club called Floda BoIF. He was one of several young Liberian footballers who came to Sweden in the late 1990s. They were discovered at a youth football tournament called the Gothia Cup. Other players who came with him included Dulee Johnson and Jimmy Dixon.
Success at BK Häcken
In 2003, Dioh moved to a bigger club called BK Häcken. This team played in the Allsvenskan, which is the top football league in Sweden. Dioh did very well at BK Häcken. During the 2006–2007 season, he became the top scorer in the Allsvenskan league, scoring 20 goals! He was a regular player for BK Häcken for four years.
Moving to Denmark: AGF Aarhus
In the summer of 2007, Dioh transferred from BK Häcken to a Danish club called AGF Aarhus. This team played in the Danish Superliga, which is Denmark's top league. He signed a four-year contract. Dioh quickly became a popular player at AGF Aarhus and scored many goals for them.
Short Loan to Russia: Alania Vladikavkaz
During the 2010–2011 season, Dioh was loaned from AGF Aarhus to a Russian team called Alania Vladikavkaz. This club played in the Russian Premier League.
Returning to BK Häcken
On January 1, 2011, Dioh Williams returned to his old club, BK Häcken, in Sweden. He signed a new contract for three years.
Playing for Gefle IF
On February 14, 2014, Dioh moved from BK Häcken to Gefle IF. He signed a three-year contract with them. Dioh was a regular goal scorer for Gefle IF and had three successful seasons with the club.
Later Career: T.C. Sports Club
On February 28, 2018, Dioh Williams signed with T.C. Sports Club. This team plays in the Dhivehi Premier League in the Maldives. He joined them as a free agent.
International Career
Dioh Williams also played for his home country, Liberia. He became a member of the Liberia national team in 2004. He played in important matches for Liberia, including the qualifying games for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2008 African Cup of Nations.
See also
In Spanish: Dioh Williams para niños
