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Ronwen Williams
Goalkeeper · 34 yrs Goalkeeper
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Player Profile
Ronwen Hayden Williams (born 21 January 1992) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and captains the South Africa national team. He was ranked the ninth best goalkeeper in the world at the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards.
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Bio
Born 1992-01-21 (34)
Birthplace Gqeberha
Height 184 cm
Nationality South Africa
Positions goalkeeper
Club Career
SuperSport United
2010 — present South Africa
2014 — present Iconic Moments
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AFCON 2024 — Best Goalkeeper and penalty hero SAVE 2023-24
Won the AFCON 2024 Best Goalkeeper award and saved penalties as South Africa reached the semi-finals.
Why it matters
Became the face of South African football's resurgence on the continental stage.
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