Inaki Williams has been an ever present for Athletic Bilbao in the league for over 6 seasons. The Ghanaian-Spaniard went on an incredible run of 251 consecutive league games played without being injured. Only a hamstring strain prevented the striker from featuring against Celta Vigo, bringing an end to his impeccable La Liga streak.
Since the start of the 2016/2017 season, Inaki Williams had never missed any of Athletic Bilbao’s La Liga games. The forward had indeed featured in every La Liga match that the Basque club had played since April 2016. William’s record means that he’d never been injured in over 6 years! He also did not miss a La Liga game through suspension in that time. Like a well-oiled machine, the 29-years old has stayed fit enough to make the match day squad and indeed play his part in every of Athletic Bilbao’s last 200 La Liga fixtures. A run that began in April 2016.
Inaki Williams Biography; Family, Early life, Nationality, Records and Net Worth!
Inaki Williams Arthuer was born on 15th June, 1994 in Bilbao, the capital city of the Biscay Province of Spain. He spent his childhood in Pamplona playing for CD Pamplona. He would go on to join Athletic Bilbao’s youth team in 2008. Inaki Williams eventually made his debut for the senior team in December 2014.
Which country is Inaki Williams from?
Inãki Williams was eligible to play for Ghana National team. His parents hail from Ghana but Williams was born in Spain following his parents’ migration to the country. He chose to represent Spain at international level and has also debuted for the Basque Country representative football team.
Inaki Williams’ Girlfriend
The Spanish-Ghanaian is in a relationship with Patricia Morales. Inãki and Patricia have been together for quite a while now, and there’s no doubt that they’re dating each other. The duo regularly post loved-up photos of themselves together on their Instagram pages, and Patricia finds time to attend Bilbao games to watch her sweetheart.
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16 Quick facts about Inãki Williams
| Name: | Inãki Williams |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth: | 15th June, 1994 |
| Age: | 27 |
| Height: | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Nationality | Spanish/Ghanaian |
| Plays for: | Athletic Bilbao |
| Shirt number: | 9 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Preferred foot: | Right |
| Weekly wages: | £58,000 |
| Net Worth: | £15.5 million |
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| Relationship status: | Engaged |
| Partner: | Patricia Morales |
| Top speed: | 35.71 Km/h |
Inãki Williams salary and net worth
The forward is contracted to Athletic Bilbao until 2028 after signing a 9 years deal with the club in 2019. Inaki Williams’ salary is £58,000 per week. He earns up to £3 million per year. Iñaki Williams’ net worth is £15.5 million.
5 things you probably didn’t know about Inaki Williams
Asides the fact that he’s played over 200 consecutive league games for Athletic Bilbao, there’s a lot more to Inaki Williams than just durability. Here are a few interesting things you should know about Inãki Williams.
1. He possess great technique
Inaki Williams is a strong, dynamic forward with great devastating pace. Often deployed as a winger, Williams used his pace, stamina and dribbling skills to torment defenders.
2. His brother also plays football
William’s younger brother is called Nico Williams. Interestingly, Nico is also a footballer. The young Nico and his brother Inãki are now teammates at Athletic Bilbao.
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3. His first name is of Spanish origin
According to Wikipedia, Williams received his Basque language first name (Inãki) in honour of a Caritas Internationalis worker in Bilbao who is said to have helped his parents after they arrived in Spain in the year he was born.
4. He is also a Liberian
Besides being born in Spain which makes him a Spaniard, Inaki Williams also has a Liberian heritage as his mother is of Liberian descent.
5. He is the fastest player in La Liga
Inãki Williams is the fastest player in La Liga and in Europe. The striker is almost impossible to stop when in full flow. He is really fast, reaching a top speed of 35.7km/h in 2015. In the 84th minute of the game against Sevilla in 2019, Inaki clocked a top speed of 38.8km/h! Absolutely incredible! No wonder he has a pace rating of 94 on FIFA 22
Inaki Williams is a true definition of tenacity and durability. A team player, he can score goals and provide assists for his teammates. Inaki’s abilities puts him on the wish-list of many top clubs. However he remains contracted to Athletic Bilbao until 2028! Perhaps one of those clubs will be able to match his huge release clause and lure him away from the San Mames.
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