Djair Parfitt-Williams


Djair Terraii Carl Parfitt-Williams is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Icelandic side Fylkir.

Career

West Ham United

Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, Parfitt-Williams joined West Ham after being scouted at age 14 in California while playing for MLS academy San Jose Earthquakes by former West Ham player Clyde Best. On 2 July 2015, Parfitt-Williams made his first team debut in a 3–0 home victory at the Boleyn Ground over Lusitans in the UEFA Europa League, replacing Mauro Zarate after 74 minutes. He was first included in a West Ham matchday squad for their Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 26 December 2015, remaining as an unused substitute as they drew 1–1. On 25 April 2016 he scored the 90th-minute winner in the U21 Premier League Cup final that West Ham won 1–0. Coming off injury, Parfitt-Williams scored in the EFL Trophy match against the League One side Northampton Town, which finished 1–1 with West Ham winning on penalties.

Rudar Velenje

In February 2018, Parfitt-Williams joined the Slovenian PrvaLiga side NK Rudar Velenje.
Ahead of the 2020 season, Parfitt-Williams joined Úrvalsdeild side Fylkir and scored his first goal for the club in a 4-1 win over KA in July 2020.

Personal life

On 22 June 2016, Parfitt-Williams was involved in a motorcycle accident during a visit to Bermuda where he suffered a bruised hip and road rash on both arms when the bike he was travelling on as a passenger collided with a car.