William Bruce Gillion (born 17 October 2002) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a forward for A-League club Auckland FC and the New Zealand national team.
Gillion played for Drury United, Manurewa and Western Suburbs at youth level, before making his first team debut with Suburbs in 2019.
In February 2022, Gillion signed with Auckland City.
On 19 June 2024, Gillion signed a scholarship contract with new A-League side Auckland FC.
He made 13 appearances during the 2024âÂÂ25 season, recording one assist in a 4âÂÂ1 win over Central Coast Mariners FC. Gillion scored his first goal for the club in a 4âÂÂ0 win over Gold Coast Knights in the Australia Cup.
On 14 January 2026, it was announced that Gillion would be part of Auckland FC (OFC) squad in the newly founded OFC Professional League, in line with OFC regulations allowing the inclusion of under-23 players from the A-League squad.
On 17 January 2026, Gillion started in a 3âÂÂ0 win over South Island United, scoring a penalty and was awarded the OFC Man of the Match award.
Gillion was called up for the New Zealand U23 for the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. He made his debut on 30 August 2023, in the first group game against Fiji. In July 2024, Gillion was selected as an alternate player for New Zealand U23 at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Gillion is the older brother of Bula FC midfielder Fergus Gillion.
Western Suburbs
Auckland City
Auckland FC
New Zealand U23
Individual