About Evan Williams
Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 81). Evan Williams was a British association football player and association football coach.
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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Frequently asked questions
Who was Evan Williams?
Scottish footballer (1943–2025)
When was Evan Williams born?
Evan Williams was born on 15 July 1943 in Dumbarton.
When did Evan Williams die?
Evan Williams died on 20 February 2025 in Helensburgh.
What was Evan Williams's occupation?
Evan Williams was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Evan Williams?
Evan Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Evan Williams (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Evan Williams. https://biography.guide/evan-williams-association-football-player/
MLA: "Evan Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/evan-williams-association-football-player/.
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