Female Focus 2020: Yasmin Williams (CPD Merched Bethel)

What a year it has been for Yasmin Williams!

Back in February, the then 17-year-old from Bangor became the first woman ever to pass out for the Welsh Guards.

Now 18, Yasmin also plays football for a Bethel side aiming high in the 2020-21 season.

Let’s learn some more about this remarkable teenager.

Full Name

Yasmin Elizabeth Williams

Date of Birth

22/06/2002

Occupation

Armed forces

Teams you have played for

Bangor City, Bethel and intelligence corp football team

Position

CDM

Most memorable game played in

Bethel U16’s North Wales Coast Cup final v Wrexham (May 2018 – won 2-0)

Biggest highlight of football career so far

Joining the intelligence corp football team

Best goal scored

30 yard free kick

Strengths to your game

Passing, controlling the game and through balls

Weaknesses

Concentrating on position instead of going for the ball

Best team-mate played alongside

Bethel ladies is the best team mate I play alongside

Hardest opponent faced

Llanfair United

Biggest influence in football

My dad

Funniest team-mate

All funny in their own little ways

Favourite away ground

Haven’t got one

Other sporting achievements

Haven’t got any

Will you get a chance to play for Bethel this season(if the competitive season actually starts) ?

Hopefully I’ll get a chance to play this season but with my current job it’s hard to even attend

How do you think the team might do?

I reckon Bethel will get top of the table by the end

Best country visited

Spain

Favourite chocolate

Ferrero Rocher

Best film seen

Hacksaw Ridge

Current favourite song

Lemonade

TV show you dislike most

Don’t watch TV

What are your plans for Christmas ?

Spend time with family and friends