N. Williams🇪🇸

Nico Williams Height

180cm (5ft 11in)

Nico Williams Nationality

Spain

Nico Williams Religion

Christianity

Nico Williams Net Worth

$10 million

Nico Williams Weekly Wage

£220,000 per week

Nico Williams Contract

Expires June 2035

Nico Williams Club

Athletic Bilbao

Nico Williams Position

Forward

Nico Williams Age

23 years old

Nico Williams Preferred Foot

Right

Nico Williams Hometown

Pamplona, Spain

Early Life

Nicolas Williams Arthuer was born on July 12, 2002 in Pamplona, Navarre. His parents emigrated from Ghana and he grew up in Spain as the younger brother of Inaki Williams, who also plays professional football. The Williams siblings have become one of football's most celebrated brotherly partnerships.

Breakthrough

Nico came through Athletic Bilbao's academy — the club that, uniquely, only signs Basque players or players trained in the Basque Country. He made his debut at 17 and by 2024 had earned his Spain call-up. At Euro 2024, alongside Lamine Yamal, he formed the most exciting young wide partnership in international football.

Career

His performances at Euro 2024 made him one of the most coveted wide players in Europe. His direct running, explosive pace, and ability to cut inside or deliver crosses made him unstoppable in the tournament. Despite interest from Europe's biggest clubs, he remains loyal to Athletic Bilbao — a rare and admirable stance.

Personal Life

Nico and his brother Inaki are very close and represent an inspiring story — two children of Ghanaian immigrants who became international footballers for Spain. His family's journey from Ghana to Spain and their success in elite football has made them symbols of the multicultural nature of modern Spain.

Legacy

Still developing but already proven at the highest level. His commitment to Athletic Bilbao speaks volumes about his character. If he continues his Euro 2024 trajectory, the next decade belongs in part to Nico Williams.

Nico Williams's parents are from Ghana — he and brother Inaki represent Spain despite their Ghanaian heritage

His brother Inaki Williams also plays for Athletic Bilbao, making them one of football's most famous sibling pairs

Athletic Bilbao only sign Basque players — Nico qualifies having grown up in the Basque region

He was linked with moves to Barcelona, Arsenal, and PSG after Euro 2024 — and turned them all down

Nico and Lamine Yamal's wide partnership was described as the most exciting in European football at Euro 2024