Who is Inaki Williams?
Inaki Williams is a Spain-born Ghanaian professional footballer from Athletic Bilbao. He plays as a forward. In the past, he has played for Granada, Madrid, and Sevilla. However, he is best known for his time as a forward for Athletic Bilbao. His playing style is described as’ attacking’. Williams is also known for his athletic skills, which help him score goals and assist teammates.
The young Williams began playing soccer with Club Natation, where he was discovered by a football scout. At a young age, his teammates took turns taking him to training. They nicknamed him “Balotelli” because of his resemblance to the Italian striker. His brother, Nicolas williams, plays at the U16 level, and he accompanied him to games most of the time. He also refereed kids’ games, earning around ten euros a week for his efforts.
He has played for Bilbao Athletic since 2014.
Inaki Williams has been one of the most consistent performers for Bilbao Athletic, making more than 200 appearances in all competitions. During the last four seasons, he has played every single game for the club and has scored multiple goals. In January 2019, Williams was named LaLiga’s player of the month. He also led the team in scoring during the 2019 season.
Inaki Williams Joins Ghana for the World Cup
The Athletic Bilbao forward has completed his nationality switch and is now available to play for Ghana. The move comes after talks with the Ghana Football Association, and Williams has confirmed that he is ready to play for his country. The player is now eligible to play for the Black Stars and is expected to make his debut at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The decision to switch nationalities was a popular one and was greeted with much fanfare.
The midfielder had initially committed to Spain. He had previously played for Spain’s U-21 team and scored three goals in 17 appearances. He has gone six years without missing a La Liga game. Last season, he had eight goals and five assists in La Liga. Another former La Liga player, Tariq Lampty, has also switched nationality to Ghana. He is expected to play against Angola in September.
The Ghanaian Football Association (GFA) is the governing body of the game. Players can switch nationality as long as they have not played more than three international games before their 21st birthday.
Inaki Williams was born in Bilbao to Ghanaian parents. His international debut came in an under-21 game against Bosnia in 2016. He has since played for Spain’s senior team. His decision to switch countries was made in the wake of reports that he had turned down the opportunity to play for his country. However, Williams’ tweets on social media proved otherwise.
Inaki Williams Faces Racism in Spain.
A section of the Espanyol crowd chanted racial slurs towards Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams during a match in Spain. The chants were made at a game in which Espanyol were unable to score. According to local TV footage, a section of the home crowd made monkey noises at Williams. Williams, who was substituted after the 1-1 draw, was seen reacting to the chants.
The crowd’s chants were reminiscent of the time that a Manchester City supporter was arrested after making monkey noises towards Fred. The chants also resembled those made by some fans of the Spanish club, which fined a fan after racially abusing a black player. Regardless of the racist nature of the chants, Williams has been subjected to them for a few matches now.
Read also: Ghana Football National Team.
