Nico Williams
Spanish footballer (born 2002)
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Key Takeaways
- Nicholas Williams Arthuer (born 12 July 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for La Liga club Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team.
- Joining Athletic Bilbao's youth academy in 2013, he was promoted to the reserve team in 2020 and to the first team a year later, becoming a teammate of elder brother Iñaki Williams, with both winning the 2023–24 Copa del Rey.
- He was a member of their 2022 World Cup, Euro 2024 and 2026 World Cup squads.
- At the 2026 World Cup, Williams made six appearances as a substitute including in the final, where he provided the assist for the only goal as his country won their second world title.
- His mother, Maria, was pregnant with his brother Iñaki when she left Ghana with his father Felix.
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WikipediaNicholas Williams Arthuer (born 12 July 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for La Liga club Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team. He is recognised for his speed and dribbling skills.
Joining Athletic Bilbao's youth academy in 2013, he was promoted to the reserve team in 2020 and to the first team a year later, becoming a teammate of elder brother Iñaki Williams, with both winning the 2023–24 Copa del Rey.
Williams debuted for Spain's senior side in 2022. He was a member of their 2022 World Cup, Euro 2024 and 2026 World Cup squads. He scored and was named man of the match in the 2024 final as Spain won the tournament. At the 2026 World Cup, Williams made six appearances as a substitute including in the final, where he provided the assist for the only goal as his country won their second world title.
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