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Scores goal Williams scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 7-0 victory against Brighton.

Impact Offensively, January was a rough month for Williams, who logged only one accurate cross and zero shots on goal in more than five hours of work. That is not the case for February, as Williams began his with a goal that he had not scored since Nottingham Forest's 2022-23 season. Williams' goal is a rarity, so after the international break should see him go back to showcasing himself defensively and nothing more than that.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Neco Williams makes it 6-0 for Nottingham Forest over Brighton | Premier League

FEBRUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Records assist Williams assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.

Impact After being dropped from Nottingham Forest's starting lineup by September and almost entirely in the first half of November, Williams has made a December resurgence, even with fellow left-wingback Alex Moreno healthy to play games. Williams playing over a healthy Moreno may continue to be the case, considering the former helped Forest's team get its scoring going by logging an assist to an Ola Aina goal.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to bench Williams came off the bench in four straight matches before the international break.

Impact Williams opened the season with three starts in a row, but has since been relegated to the bench. New signing Alex Moreno seems to be a consistent starter on the left-flank, which has opened Ola Aina to take over as the starting right-back.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Williams generated five shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Southampton.

Impact Williams led Nottingham Forest with five shots attempted (one on target) Saturday as they marched past Southampton to a 1 - 0 victory. He also added two interceptions to Forest's clean sheet effort. Williams has now played every minute of Forest's inaugural two matches and has attempted six shots total. During the previous campaign, Williams attempted just 16 shots over 26 appearances (18 starts). Williams has just one career Premier League goal.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays against Chesterfield Williams (hamstring) was able to start and play 45 minutes during Saturday's 3-0 preseason win over Chesterfield.

Impact Williams sustained a hamstring injury back in May that landed him on injured list to end the season, which limited him to only 26 appearances. Now that he has recovered, he is expected to compete for a starting role in the upcoming campaign. Last year, he averaged approximately 2.6 crosses and tackles per game during his second season with Nottingham.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Williams (hamstring) won't return for Sunday's trip to Burnley, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo."Unfortunately he is not going to be available. It is disappointing."

Impact Williams suffered the hamstring injury earlier in the month and is now officially sidelined. The defender will hope to return before pre-season officially kicks off. Williams' second season with Forest was solid, as he made 26 appearances (18 starts) and assisted once. He did see some rotation early in the season but finished the campaign as the preferred starting option.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unlikely Williams (hamstring) wasn't mentioned by manager Nuno Espirito Santo ahead of Saturday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Williams is dealing with a hamstring injury and was originally given a timeline for the final match of the season, so it's not surprising that he wasn't mentioned again. Gonzalo Montiel is expected to start at right-back at least one more match and given the nature of the injury, it's hard to see Williams starting the finale if he does return.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet training Williams (undisclosed) has yet to return to training with the group, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "Neco is still to join the grip, him and T. Let's wait tomorrow and a...

Impact Williams is one of the many defensive injury doubts in the team, but it seems his injury could be the most serious of the bunch. Still the fact he's a late fitness test for Saturday's match with Sheffield United is a good sign the injury likely isn't too serious.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with injury Sunday Williams left Sunday's game against Manchester City with an undisclosed injury in the first half.

Impact Williams couldn't continue after the 32nd minute and was subbed off, with Gonzalo Montiel entering as his replacement. It remains to be seen whether the injury was too severe or not, but Williams' status to face Sheffield United on May 4 should be in question.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Williams had one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Williams saw one of his better performances of the season Sunday, notching one shot and four crosses in the attack to go along with four tackles and two interceptions in the defense. The defender has now started the club's past seven matches at right-back, registering seven interceptions, nine clearances, 16 crosses and 19 tackles in 606 minutes over that span.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time in starting XI Williams has started in the club's past five contests, registering four interceptions, five clearances and 11 tackles across that span.

Impact Williams has seen a tremendous rise in minutes after an underwhelming start of the year that only saw him get one start in the first 15 contests of the season. However, this sudden increase in time is most likely due to the injuries of Ola Aina and Gonzalo Montiel, as Aina is still recovering from an undisclosed issue following his time at AFCON, and Montiel just returned from a hamstring issue last week but has yet to play. With that being said, Williams may see a return to more of a rotational role soon, as the other two options at right-back were favored at the start of the season and will most likely receive the same treatment once they are fully fit.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid again in start Williams had two shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Williams started his second consecutive match Friday after making just one start in the first 15 matches of the season. He took a season-high two shots and recorded five crosses, but his most important contributions came on the defensive end. He was tasked with taking on Son Heung-Min and helped to keep Son off the scoresheet as he won seven of his 10 attempted tackles and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in 1-1 draw Williams assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Williams delivered an accurate cross to teammate, Harry Toffolo, who used a header to knock in the opening goal of the match, in the 14th minute of play. It marked the first game back on the pitch, after not seeing the field in the last two matches for Williams, who now has a total of five chances created over seven appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting for playing time Williams has notched one chance created, a cross (one accurate), four tackles (two won) and six interceptions in two appearances this season.

Impact Williams has struggled to find time on the pitch this season, only earning two appearances, one of which being a start, through four games this season. The Walsh defender was a normal starter last season for Nottingham but seems to be fit for a bench role this season after only earning one start this season. He could work his way back into the starting lineup at some point but it will be a long road back after not even making the squad for Nottingham's last two matches against Chelsea and Manchester United.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury with Wales Williams (jaw) featured for Wales in their Euro qualifiers following the regular season.

Impact Williams missed the final month of the season with a busted jaw, but about six weeks after the initial injury, he was back on the pitch and playing for Wales. It's a good sign that he'll be fit and ready for the pre-season. The question is where he fits in the lineup, as he moved in and out of the XI last season, often battling Serge Aurier for starts on the right flank.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds fairly consistent role Williams scored one goal on 25 shots and kept two clean sheets in 31 appearances (20 starts) this past season.

Impact Williams had a decent first season at Nottingham Forest, highlighted by his first Premier League goal. He also created 15 chances, recorded 89 crosses, made 72 tackles and kept two clean sheets. With his first full Premier League season under his belt, he could be even more productive -- especially on the attack -- next season with that experience.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forest defender Neco Williams done for season after surgery

Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his jaw in a midweek game and undergoing surgery

APRIL 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams out for rest of season – Niakhate and Awoniyi doubts for Brentford Steve Cooper says it is a “blow” for Nottingham Forest and for Neco Williams that the defender will miss the rest of the Premier League seas...

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fractures jaw in win Williams fractured his jaw in Wednesday's win against Brighton and will likely miss the rest of the season, reports the Nottingham Post.

Impact It's tough for Williams, who suffered the injury charging toward the goal with hopes of finding the back of the net from a cross. After a bright start to the campaign, he was benched for defensive issues before taking back the starting position on the right flank with six straight before this injury. If his season is truly over, he'll end it with one goal, 25 shots and 15 chances created from 31 appearances (20 starts).

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off Williams (head) was stretchered off after taking a hit to the head during Wednesday's clash with Brighton.

Impact Williams went low for a diving header and took a hit to the face, a collision that saw him carried off. The extent of the injury is unclear, but with any sort of head injury the possibility of a concussion makes Williams a doubt for a Saturday trip to Brentford. Cheikhou Kouyate came on to replace Williams.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neco Williams, Nottingham Forest snatch equalizer | Premier League

APRIL 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

First Premier League goal Williams scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd...

Impact Williams found his first Premier League goal and it came against the club who he progressed through the academy with. The full-back made his fifth consecutive start and on his first shot on goal found the back of the net. Williams has struggled for form and consistent starting minute at right-back. He's totaled 30 appearances (19 starts) while creating 15 chances and sending in 89 crosses.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in loss Williams registered four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Williams registered four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's loss. He also created two chances, his most since Aug. 31. He won one of his three attempted tackles, intercepted one pass and made three clearance in his full 90 minutes of action. Williams also picked up a yellow card in the 67th minute, his sixth booking of the season.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Williams took a shot and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Leeds United. He also made three clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Williams returned to the starting lineup Sunday for the first time in the Premier League since Nov. 5, and he played well on both sides of the ball as his side earned an important win over Leeds. Williams has mostly backed up Serge Aurier at right-back this season, but he proved that he can perform when called upon.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Forest defender Neco Williams done for season after surgery