Iñaki Williams

Iñaki Williams Arthuer (born 15 June 1994) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Athletic Bilbao. He became the first black player to score for the club in the UEFA Europa League round of 32. Williams signed a contract extension in August 2019 with his release clause set at €135 million.

About Iñaki Williams in brief

Summary Iñaki WilliamsIñaki Williams Arthuer (born 15 June 1994) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Athletic Bilbao. He became the first black player to score for the club in the UEFA Europa League round of 32. Williams is also the fifth player to achieve this feat from any outfield player so far. He has been scouted by the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. Williams signed a contract extension in August 2019 with his release clause set at €135 million. He was sent off on 6 February at the end of a goalless home draw with Villarreal CF, together with opponent Daniele Bonera. He also started and scored in a 2–0 Basque derby win for his 122nd consecutive game, setting a new record by an outfield player in the 21st century ahead of goalkeeper Diego López.

Williams has also scored 13 goals from 18 appearances for Segunda División side CD Basconia in the last season. He scored a brace in Athletic’s 3–1 win away to Real Betis, on 1 November 2015. In January 2018, he agreed a contract renewal, running until 2025 with an incremental buyout clause of around €80 million. On 13 January 2019, Williams scored both goals in a2–0 home league win over Sevilla FC, finding the net at San Mamés for the first time in 41 league appearances.