William Neil Goodwin (born 7 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Colchester United on loan from Oxford United of the .
Goodwin began his career with Chester at the age of 9, making his first-team debut in January 2020 aged 17. He moved on loan to Stalybridge Celtic in October 2020.
He signed for Stoke City in February 2021, having previously been a child mascot for the club. He moved on loan to Hartlepool United in August 2021, making his professional debut on 14 August 2021 against Barrow and scoring in a 3âÂÂ2 defeat. In July 2022, he joined National League side Torquay United on a six-month loan.
On 9 January 2023, he signed for League One side Cheltenham Town on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
On 19 January 2024, Goodwin signed a permanent deal with Oxford United, then in League One. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2âÂÂ2 home draw with Northampton Town on 20 February 2024, during his third substitute appearance. On 5 January 2025, he joined Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the 2024âÂÂ25 season. On 9 July 2025 it was announced that he would join Colchester United on loan for the 2025âÂÂ26 season.