Inaki Williams And Nico Williams Living The Dream At Athletic Bilbao

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Adesina David

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Two brothers - Inaki and Nico Williams were the architects of Athletic Bilbao’s mesmeric display against Atletico Madrid.

The pair was utterly sublime in the evening as they guided the Basque club to a comprehensive victory over Diego Simeone's side at the San Mamés.

Inaki Williams scored the opener in the 13th minute, ably assisted by his brother Nico Williams.

Three minutes before the end of the first 45, the duo switched roles, with Nico Williams finding the back of the net, after he was set up by Inaki.

The culminating goal of the game was scored by Gorka Guruzeta, as Athletic Bilbao bashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 over two legs.

Inaki Williams and Nico are certainly living the dream of many brothers across the globe, who grew up watching football.


Meanwhile, the pair were also superb during the quarter-final against Barcelona, with Inaki and Nico Williams scoring in added time.

However, what was special about Nico's goal in that encounter was that he was assisted by his elder brother Inaki Williams.

Athletic Bilbao battered Xavi Hernandez's side 4-2 after extra-time, which resulted in them meeting Atletico Madrid in the semi-final.

Well, we all know how the semi-final has ended and all attention indeed turns to the final of the Copa del Rey.

Mallorca defeated Real Sociedad 5-4 on penalties to progress into the final, after playing out a 1-1 draw over two legs.

The final of the Copa del Rey will go down on the 6th of April 2024, and it is expected to be a magnificent showdown, with Inaki Williams and Nico Williams hoping to power Ernesto Valverde's side to victory.

Inaki and Nico are products of the Athletic Bilbao Basque Academy and they have been sublime for the senior team.

Inaki Williams, 28, made his debut for the La Liga side on December 6, 2014, under the tutelage of Valverde aged 20 years, 5 months, and 21 days.

He has gone on to make 409 appearances for the club, scoring 97 goals and providing 57 assists in all competitions.

Nico Williams, 21, is also a winger like his elder brother, but he operates from the left, while his brother functions from the right side of the attack.

Nico made his debut on April 28, 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 2-2 draw against Real Valladolid under Spanish tactician Marcelino.

Nico Williams has gone on to make 112 appearances for The Lions, scoring 18 goals and providing 18 assists in all competitions.

He was capped by Spain on September 24, 2022, featuring in a 1-2 defeat against Switzerland.

The 21-year-old has made 11 appearances for La Roja, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists.

As for Inaki Williams, he played for the Spanish Under-21 and made only 1 appearance for the national team of Spain.

Due to him being snubbed by the national team on many occasions, he opted to change his allegiance to Ghana, where he was handed his debut on September 23, 2022, by then-gaffer Otto Addo.

Inaki made his debut for the Black Stars in a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, coming on as a substitute in the second period.

Inaki Williams has made 17 appearances for Ghana, scoring 1 goal and providing no assist.

Inaki Williams and Nico Williams will be hoping to do exploits for Athletic Bilbao, alongside continuing to make their parents proud.