Nico Williams
LW · Athletic Bilbao · Spain
Quick facts
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Born
July 12, 2002
Zodiac
♋ Cancer
About
Nico Williams is an explosive winger who plays for Athletic Bilbao and Spain. The Ghanaian-born forward has developed into one of La Liga's most exciting attackers, combining blistering pace with improving end product. Williams was outstanding at Euro 2024.
Strengths
- +Blistering pace
- +1v1 dribbling
- +Direct running
- +Work rate
- +Big-game performances
Weaknesses
- −End product consistency
- −Final decision-making
- −Can be physically dominated
Role in the XI
Williams plays on the left wing, using his pace to get in behind defenses and deliver cutbacks or crosses into the box.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
93
PAC
73
SHO
80
PAS
85
DRI
39
DEF
70
PHY
Career Timeline
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Born in Spain
Nico Williams was born on July 12, 2002 in Spain.
Played for Basconia
Played for Basconia, making 3 appearances.
Played for Bilbao Athletic
Played for Bilbao Athletic, making 24 appearances and scoring 9 goals.
Played for Athletic Club
Played for Athletic Club.
Joined Athletic Bilbao
Signed for Athletic Bilbao, making 151 appearances and scoring 20 goals.
Played for Athletic Club
Played for Athletic Club.
Played for Athletic Club
Played for Athletic Club.
Played for Athletic Club
Played for Athletic Club.
Played for Athletic Club
Played for Athletic Club.
Played for Athletic Club
Played for Athletic Club.
International debut for Spain
Made senior international debut for Spain. Has earned 20 caps and scored 5 goals for the national team.
Current Status
Currently playing for Athletic Bilbao and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletic Bilbao | 2021–Present | 151 | 20 | - |
Bilbao Athletic | 2020–2021 | 24 | 9 | - |
Basconia | 2019–2020 | 3 | 0 | - |
 Athletic Club | 2020–2021 | - | - | - |
| Athletic Club | 2021–2022 | - | - | - |
| Athletic Club | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
| Athletic Club | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| Athletic Club | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Athletic Club | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 178 | 29 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Athletic Bilbao
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