Nico Williams

Spanish footballer for Athletic Bilbao

Nico Williams - Spanish footballer for Athletic Bilbao
Born

July 12th, 2002
22 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Born in 2002, this footballer plays as a winger for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. Demonstrated exceptional speed and dribbling ability from a young age, leading to his debut with the first team in 2021. Gained recognition for his performances in both domestic league matches and international competitions with the Spanish national team.

Debuted for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga in 2021

Participated in the UEFA Nations League

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