Lydia Williams
Professional Soccer Player | Australia’s Longest Serving Matilda | Inspirational Guest Speaker
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TOPICS
- Leaving a Legacy
- How to Lead & Inspire the Next Generation of Women in Sport
- Women’s World Cup overview
- Change in Community across the different states, learnings of indigenous life through Lydia’s dad’s learnings
- Inspiration felt post World Cup : moment with Mackenzie Arnold (mateship and sisterhood) and young indigenous kids wearing Williams jerseys and kicking a soccer ball vs an AFL ball
- Togetherness of the World Cup : players and spectators
INFO
- Location: Melbourne
- Social media followers: 135k
Biography
Lydia Williams is the first Aboriginal goalkeeper for Australia’s Matildas and a 2x Olympian.
Lydia Williams is an Australian professional soccer player renowned for her exceptional skills as a goalkeeper. Born in the Australian outback, she has carved out a remarkable career both domestically and internationally.
Her journey in professional soccer began with the Australian W-League were she quickly established herself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league, earning accolades and recognition for her consistent performances between the posts.
Internationally, Lydia Williams has been a stalwart for the Australian national team, representing the Matildas. She debuted for the Matildas nearly 20 years ago and was first selected for a Women’s World Cup in 2007, an ever-present as women’s football grew and grew during her time at the top.
She has represented Australia in numerous FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments and Olympic Games, showcasing her talents against the best teams in the world.
Lydia has returned to our home shores, playing for Melbourne Victory in the W-League and is a key member of the PFA.
Beyond her on-field achievements, she is an accomplished children’s book author, and is recognised for her leadership qualities and dedication to promoting women’s soccer, inspiring the next generation of players in Australia and beyond.
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