Spanish · Pamplona, Spain · Born 12 July 2002Spanish winger who won Euro 2024 with Spain and became one of La Liga's most exciting young talents, known for his pace and dribbling ability.
Nico Williams scored the opening goal of Spain's Euro 2024 semi-final against France and then delivered the decisive wide play that shaped the final, forming with Lamine Yamal the most devastating young attacking partnership at a European Championship in at least a generation. His elder brother Iñaki Williams also plays professional football. He spent his entire senior career at Athletic Club — a club that only signs players from the Basque Country or those trained in its academy. He won Euro 2024 with Spain — forming with Lamine Yamal the most devastating young wing partnership in European football. He scored the opening goal in the semi-final against France. His combination of pace, direct dribbling and willingness to take on defenders one-on-one from wide positions generated consistent threat throughout the tournament. Multiple clubs — including Chelsea and Barcelona — offered significant transfer fees. He remained at Athletic Club, his loyalty to the Basque institution becoming one of football's celebrated individual decisions. His family's journey — from Ghanaian migration to Spain to a son winning the European Championship — is one of football's most powerful stories about immigration and identity.
Key player in Spain's Euro 2024 victory
How They Played
Pacey winger with excellent dribbling and crossing ability
Career Honours
- Euro (Spain 2024)
- La Liga 3x
- Copa del Rey
- European Championship 2024
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basconia | 2019–2020 | 3 | 0 |
| Bilbao Athletic | 2020–2021 | 24 | 9 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 2021–Present | 157 | 22 |
 Spain | — | 26 | 7 |
Spanish Athletes