William Emery Edjenguélé (born 7 May 1987) is a French footballer who plays for side Bedworth United, where he plays as a centre-back.
Career Born in Paris, Edjenguélé began his career 1993 with CFF Paris and joined 2005 in the reserve team of Le Mans Union Club 72.William Edjenguélé : ‘’ Faire de bons matches avec Neuchâtel’’ After three years with Le Mans UC 72 B who scored one goal in 58 appearances joined on 18 July 2008 to Neuchâtel Xamax. On 27 April 2010 his club confirmed his contract will not renewed and he left the club.Vier Spieler müssen Xamax verlassen
On 30 July 2010, he signed with PanetolikosEdjenguélé signs with Panetolikos He was an integral part of the squad that became 2010–11 Football League champions and led Panetolikos to the Super League Greece. However, he could not help Panetolikos avoid relegation after the end of the 2011–12 Super League Greece . Panetolikos and Edjenguélé parted ways on 2 May 2012.Mutual termination with Akalé and Edjenguélé
At the start of the 2012–13 season, Edjenguélé joined Coventry City on trialAndy Thorn considers second Frenchman William Edjenguele after signing Kevin Malaga and started in the 8–0 victory over Hinckley United on 14 July 2012. He later signed for the club on 17 July on a three-year contract. Edjenguélé scored his first goal, with a header, in a 3–1 win over Colchester United.
On 20 August 2013, Edjenguélé had his contract at Coventry City terminated by mutual consent. He had made a big impression in his one season with the club, playing 40 games after joining on a free transfer from Greek side Panetolikos. But he was one of several players made available for transfer in the summer as they battled financial problems. On the same day it was reported that he had signed for Bury.
On 29 January 2014, Edjenguélé cancelled his contract at Bury on mutual terms. He made 23 appearances for Football League Two side Bury after joining on a free transfer from the Sky Blues. William Edjenguele then re-signed for his former club Panetolikos in Super League. The 26-year-old returned on a one-year contract to the Greek team where he previously played for two seasons before he moved to the Ricoh Arena in 2012. This was a successful season finishing one place off the playoffs which is the highest position in the club's history.
In June 2015, after a successful season, Edjenguélé earned a two-year contract with the Greek Super League club Veria.
He signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship club Dundee United in August 2016. During his third season with United, Edjenguélé moved on loan to Falkirk in January 2019.
In November 2019 Edjenguélé joined Wealdstone of the National League South division in England. In June 2020 he left Wealdstone to join Southern League club Nuneaton Borough.
Edjenguélé signed for Southern League Premier Central rivals Barwell on 24 September 2021. Edjenguélé made his debut the following day in an away Southern League Premier Central fixture against Rushall Olympic, he played the full match in a 2–0 defeat.
On 7 June 2022, William signed for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Bedworth United.
In September 2023, Edjenguélé signed for newly promoted Northern Premier League Division One Midlands club Coventry Sphinx. Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, he announced his retirement from football.
Personal life Edjenguélé is married to the daughter of former Coventry City goalkeeper Steve Ogrizovic. He is a user of Twitter, so he can be closer to the fans by running regular competitions for his worn match-shirts and sharing his thoughts on his performances.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLe Mans B2005–08CFA581———581Total581———581Neuchâtel Xamax2008–09Swiss Super League24000—002402009–1015100—00151Total39100—00391Panetolikos2010–11Greek Football League27100—002712011–12Super League Greece19210—00202Total463100000473Coventry City2012–13League One33130103Appearances in the Football League Trophy0401Total331301030401Bury2013–14League Two192201110233Total192201110233Panetolikos2014–15Super League Greece21130—00241Total21130—00241Veria2015–16Super League Greece12020—00140Total12020—00140Dundee United2016–17Championship292101010Four appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and six in the Premiership play-offs04122017–188000501Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup0140Total3721060110552Barwell2021–22Southern League Premier Division Central30000—10310Bedworth United2022–23Northern Premier League Division One Midlands23131—102722023–24Northern Premier League Division One Midlands2000—0020Total251310010292Coventry Sphinx2023–24Northern Premier League Division One Midlands26000—10270Career totals346121518118038714
Honours Panetolikos Greek Second Division: 2010–11
Dundee United Scottish Challenge Cup: 2016–17
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