David Joel Williams (born 26 February 1988) is an Australian professional football player who plays as a forward for Perth Glory.

[4] He attended Northside Christian College while also being a member of the Queensland Academy of Sport (CAS) squad.

[4] Following two games as a substitute for Roar,[5] he moved abroad in May 2006 to play for Danish team Brøndby IF on a three-year contract.

[8] In the Royal League game against Swedish side Hammarby IF on 30 November, Williams added another two goals in Brøndby's win over the Swedes.

[7] Williams started the 2008–09 Danish season well, as he played five of Brøndby's first six Superliga games,[7] and scored a goal against FC Haka in the UEFA Cup.

[11] He injured his knee in a training mishap in September 2008,[12] and when Williams returned to fitness after the turn of the year, newly appointed Brøndby trainer Kent Nielsen left him out of the side.

On 16 February 2011, Sydney FC signed Williams on a short-term deal from the Fury for the AFC Champions League 2011 campaign.

[16][17] He made a total of 4 appearances for the club, during the unsuccessful campaign, in which Sydney FC finished third in the group.

Williams returned to Australia to sign with A-League Men side Perth Glory in August 2022.