2023 Orlando City Position Previews: Center Backs

Jul 20, 2022; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City defender Robin Jansson (6) jumps for a header during
Jul 20, 2022; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City defender Robin Jansson (6) jumps for a header during / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  FC Cincinnati forward Brandon V  zquez (19) controls the ball
Jun 24, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati forward Brandon V zquez (19) controls the ball / Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Thomas Williams
Age: 18
2022 Stats: 5 appearances

Teenage talent Thomas Williams is slowly starting to earn a larger role in the fabric of Orlando City's first team. The US U20 international made five appearances with Orlando's first team last season and played over 1,000 with Orlando City B in MLS NEXT Pro.

Williams could see his first meaningful professional playing time this campaign. He's comfortably the No. 4 option at center back and he'll have to play real minutes as the Lions juggle four competitions this year.