Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Ryan Williams Cleared by FIFA, Now Eligible to Represent India
Ryan Williams, a footballer from Australia who plays for Bengaluru FC in India, has been given the green light by FIFA to play for the Indian national team.
He changed his citizenship from Australian to Indian to make this happen.
Williams has played for Australia in the past, but now he can represent India because of his Indian ancestry through his mom's side.
Ryan Williams, a winger for Bengaluru FC, has been cleared by FIFA to represent India.
He relinquished his Australian citizenship to take up Indian citizenship.
Williams is eligible to play for the Indian national team after FIFA's approval.
He was born in Australia but has Indian ancestry through his mother's side.
Williams has previously played for Australian youth teams and the senior side.
- Who
- Ryan Williams
- What
- Has been cleared by FIFA to represent India
- When
- November 19, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To represent the Indian national football team
- Age
- 32
- Position
- Winger
- Current Club
- Bengaluru FC
- Previous National Teams
- Australia U-20, U-23, and Senior team
- Previous Clubs
- Fulham, Portsmouth
Sources
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