Spanish La Liga side, Athletic Bilbao have celebrated the tenth anniversary of forward Inaki Williams as a first-team player.
Born to Ghanaian parents, the 29-year-old made his debut for Bilbao on December 6, 2014, and signed his first professional contract a month later in January 2015 after going through the youth ranks of the club.
Williams has since gone on to make 441 appearances for the Basque club, scoring 105 goals, making him the 14th-highest scorer in the history of the club.
“Ten years since Iñaki 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,” the club wrote in tribute to him on X.
📌 6/12/2014
🔟 years since @Williaaams45's 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.
#AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/4xDo6pdSzD— Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) December 6, 2024
The Ghana striker played a crucial role in helping the team win the Spanish Copa del Rey last season and is now leading their charge for a UEFA Champions League spot.
Bilbao recently extended their winning streak to three matches, including a victory over defending champions Real Madrid.
Inaki Williams will be hoping to continue his excellent performances when Athletic Bilbao host Villarreal at the San Mamés on Sunday.
