Spanish club Athletic Bilbao have marked the tenth year of Ghanaian striker Inaki Williams at the club The Spain-born Black Stars forward first played for the La Liga club exactly ten years ago as a 20-year-old Williams has won three titles with the Basque-based club including last year’s Copa del Rey title
Athletic Club commemorated Inaki Williams’ tenth anniversary as a first-team player.
The Ghanaian, born in Spain, made his senior debut for the Basque club on December 6, 2014, before signing his first professional deal in January of 2015.
Williams has gone on to become a club icon, cementing his legendary reputation in Bilbao.
Spanish club Athletic Bilbao celebrates Ghana striker Inaki Williams’ tenth anniversary. Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce Twitter/ @AthleticClub.
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The 30-year-old has made 441 senior appearances and scored 105 goals, making him the club’s 14th-highest scorer of all time.
In celebrating his tenth anniversary, Athletic Club posted on social media:
“Ten years since Inaki Williams’ official debut. How many moments by your side… And the ones we have ahead together! Step by step, writing with golden letters the history of this Athletic. We love you, Iñaki.”
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Last season, Williams and his younger brother, Nico Williams, helped Athletic Bilbao end their 40-year wait for the Copa del Rey title by beating Real Mallorca in the final.
Williams has been in fine form for the Red and White this season, scoring five goals and delivering four assists across all competitions, per Transfermarkt.
Williams fulfils boyhood dream
The Ghana international is living the dream after spending ten years at his boyhood club.
The youngster burst onto the scene as a 20-year-old from the youth side and has since been a loyal servant of the club. Williams declined offers abroad to continue his career in Bilbao.
“10 years fulfilling a dream. Remember where you started and where you are. Thank you all for joining me,” he posted on X with a video documenting his progress.
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Source: YEN.com.gh