# Will Freney

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Australian association football player (born 2005)

Will Freney Personal information Full name William Freney Date of birth (2005-11-04) 4 November 2005 (age 20) Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Position Central midfielder Team information Current team Perth Glory Number 27 Youth career 2010–2014 Camden Falcons 2014–2016 Marconi Stallions 2016–2023 Western Sydney Wanderers 2023–2024 Macarthur FC 2024–2025 Perth Glory Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2024– Perth Glory 34 (0) International career‡ 2023 Australia U20 2 (2) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 April 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 29 October 2025

**William Freney** ([/ˈfriːni/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English);[1] born 4 November 2005) is an Australian [soccer](/source/Association_football) player who plays as a [central midfielder](/source/Central_midfielder) for [Perth Glory](/source/Perth_Glory_FC).

## Club career

Raised in [Elderslie](/source/Elderslie%2C_New_South_Wales) in the suburbs of [Sydney](/source/Sydney), Freney began playing at age 5 for Camden Falcons before joining [Marconi Stallions](/source/Marconi_Stallions_FC) and then the academy of [Western Sydney Wanderers](/source/Western_Sydney_Wanderers_FC).[2]

In June 2024, Freney moved from [Macarthur FC](/source/Macarthur_FC)'s [Bulls FC Academy](/source/Bulls_FC_Academy) of the [National Premier Leagues NSW](/source/National_Premier_Leagues_NSW) to a two-year scholarship contract with [Perth Glory](/source/Perth_Glory_FC) in [A-League Men](/source/A-League_Men).[3] He made his professional debut on 21 December in a 1–0 win away to [Brisbane Roar](/source/Brisbane_Roar), as a [substitute](/source/Substitute_(association_football)) for [David Williams](/source/David_Williams_(Australian_soccer)) in added time.[4] His first start came on 14 January 2025 in a 2–1 home loss to Western Sydney Wanderers.[5] Local newspaper *[The West Australian](/source/The_West_Australian)* judged that he coped well.[6]

By February 2025, Freney was one of several young players who had transitioned into the first team at Perth Glory. He credited veterans such as captain [Adam Taggart](/source/Adam_Taggart) with aiding the step up.[3]

## International career

In January 2023, Freney was part of an Australia under-18 and under-19 schoolboys team that played friendlies away to their equivalents from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. He scored in a 2–1 loss in [Dublin](/source/Dublin) and a 3–1 win in [Belfast](/source/Belfast).[7][8]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Instagram"](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP2yE8NichF/?igsh=MWpyaTRldGp2ZDdsMw==).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Peacock, Louise (27 January 2025). ["From Mini Roo to A-League Star"](https://camdenfalcons.com.au/minirootoa-leaguestar/). Camden Falcons F.C. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-west_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-west_3-1) Smith, Ben (6 February 2025). ["A-League Men: Perth Glory midfielder Will Freney credits experienced teammates for helping adjustment period"](https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/a-league-men-perth-glory-midfielder-will-freney-credits-experienced-teammates-for-helping-adjustment-period-c-17629893). *[The West Australian](/source/The_West_Australian)*. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Morgan, Gareth (21 December 2024). ["ALM Match Wrap: Williams goal seals vital victory over Roar"](https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-wrap-williams-goal-seals-vital-victory-over-roar/). [Perth Glory FC](/source/Perth_Glory_FC). Retrieved 28 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Wanderers close in on top six with hard-fought win over improving Perth"](https://aleagues.com.au/news/perth-glory-western-sydney-wanderers-match-report-goals-highlights-video-2/). A-Leagues. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["A-League Men: Perth Glory expected to be among the most active clubs during mid-season transfer market"](https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/a-league-men-perth-glory-expected-to-be-among-the-most-active-clubs-during-mid-season-transfer-market-c-17394813). *[The West Australian](/source/The_West_Australian)*. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["International debut and assist for Laois teenager with Republic of Ireland"](https://www.laoistoday.ie/2023/01/23/international-debut-and-assist-for-laois-teenager-with-republic-of-ireland/). *Laois Today*. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Australia prove too strong for Northern Ireland U18 Schoolboys"](https://www.irishfa.com/news/2023/january/australia-prove-too-strong-for-northern-ireland-u18-schoolboys). [Irish Football Association](/source/Irish_Football_Association). 23 January 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

v t e Perth Glory FC – current squad 2 Shamoon 3 S. Sutton 4 Wootton (c) 5 Foxe 8 Timmins 9 Kucharski 17 Sulemani 19 Risdon 20 Ostler 22 Taggart (c) 23 Didulica 24 Lebib 25 Despotovski 27 Freney 29 M. Sutton 30 Kuzamba 34 Lawrence 35 Evans 39 de Abreu 45 Kaltak 67 Colakovski Dench Hore Nieuwenhof Scicluna Head Coach: Griffiths

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