Lydia Williams
Retired Matilda’s Goalkeeper; Current Melbourne Victory Goalkeeper; Speaker; Brand Ambassador; Children’s Author
Lydia Williams
She/Her
Retired Matilda’s Goalkeeper; Current Melbourne Victory Goalkeeper; Speaker; Brand Ambassador; Children’s Author
Lydia Williams is the first Aboriginal goalkeeper for Australia’s Matildas and a 2x
Olympian.
With 138 caps for Australia, she is a renowned Australian athlete. She has played international football at the highest level in the US for the Western New York Flash, with PSG in France, Arsenal in the UK and currently with Brighton & Hove Albion Women in the Women’s Super League. Twice named PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year, she has also been inducted into the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame.
Lydia is the author of two children’s books, “Saved!” and “Goal!”, which are about friendship, sport and teamwork. Off the field she is a calm, easygoing person and on the field she is a fierce and focused competitor.
SESSIONS
Day 1
3:50
In Conversation with Lydia Williams
Hear two-time Olympian, Former Matilda’s Goalkeeper, International Professional Football Player and Children’s Author, Lydia Williams, discuss her journey to being a fierce and focused competitor.
Lydia Williams, Retired Matilda’s Goalkeeper; Current Melbourne Victory Goalkeeper; Speaker; Brand Ambassador; Children’s Author
Moderator: Ashleigh Nelson, Sports Broadcaster, Network 10, ABC Radio; Former Olympic Hockey Player, World Cup Silver Medallist and Dual Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist