Wasiri Williams: From London to Latvia | Life and Football in Daugavpils

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September 21, 202527 min
Soccer

Wasiri Williams: From London to Latvia | Life and Football in Daugavpils

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How does a footballer from London end up fishing in Daugavpils? We sit down with Wasiri Williams, the London-born defender making his mark in the Latvian Virslīga with BFC Daugavpils. Williams shares what it’s like to swap London for Latgale, giving an inside look at the realities of football in Latvia and the challenges of adapting to a new culture and style of play.⏱️ Key moments:(00:02:15) First impressions of Daugavpils and Latvian football culture(00:08:42) “Nothing has been easy” – on struggles adapting on and off the pitch(00:11:50) Facing off against Ramires, Regža and Pulis(00:14:30) Building resilience and finding support in difficult moments(00:20:05) Future goals and ambitions in the Virslīga and beyondFrom daily life in Daugavpils to ambitions on the European stage, Williams’ story is a unique glimpse into the journey of English players abroad and the growth of Baltic football.🎧 Subscribe for more interviews and stories from across the Baltic game.Visit www.balticfootballnews.com for all the latest football news from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia!#football #soccer #daugavpils #latvia #london #interview