Lee Oliver Grant Williams (born 2 April 2007), also known as Williams Minh Hoàng, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for V.League 1 club Cong An Ho Chi Minh City. Born in England, he plays for the Vietnam national team.
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Early life
Williams was born in Liverpool, England to an English father and a Hoa ethnic Vietnamese mother. His maternal grandmother is from Hanoi.
Club career
A youth product of Stockport County, Williams made his first appearance for the first team on 13 August 2024, starting in the club's 1–6 defeat against Blackburn Rovers in the 2024–25 EFL Cup. In January 2025, Williams joined Northern Premier League side Warrington Town on loan. There, he netted 3 goals and assisted once after 16 games for the team.
On 9 August 2025, after two weeks on trial with V.League 1 club The Cong-Viettel, Williams was signed by the club. As the club has filled all their foreign player and Vietnamese heritage players spots, Williams was loaned to league fellow Cong An Ho Chi Minh City. On 19 October 2025, he made his V.League 1 debut in his team's goalless draw against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. In the 2026 Vietnamese Cup final, Williams scored a goal to contribute in his team's 2–1 win against Ninh Binh, winning the team their team first cup title since 2000.
At the end of the 2025–26 season, Williams moved to Cong An Ho Chi Minh City permanently, signing a three-year contract.
International career
In September 2026, Williams received his first call up to the Vietnam national team, being named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup. He scored his first international goal in the 4–2 win against Pakistan in this tournament.
Personal life
On 18 September 2026, Williams received his Vietnamese citizenship, with the Vietnamese personal name Williams Minh Hoàng.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 18 October 2026
International
As of match played 2 October 2026
Scores and results list Vietnam's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Williams goal.
Honours
Cong An Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Cup: 2025–26