Nico Williams is one of world football’s up-and-coming stars, which has put him on the transfer radar of Arsenal as one to keep an eye on.
The forward came through the ranks at Athletic Bilbao, where he has managed to seal his place as a guaranteed starter.
That rise to the fore was only fast-forwarded by his importance in the Spanish national team over recent years.
Nico Williams went on to score the opening goal in Spain’s Euros 2024 final victory, with his impressive performance leading them to lift the trophy.
With all of that done in the early years of his career, it’s no surprise that Arsenal are one of several teams being linked with a potential transfer.
But just who is Arsenal transfer target Nico Williams? Here’s a look at everything you need to know from his career so far, all the way to his personal life away from football.
How old is Nico Williams?
At the time of writing, Nico Williams is 22 years old, having been born on July 12, 2002, in Pamplona, Spain. The forward is the younger brother of Inaki Williams, a fellow professional footballer, who plays as a striker.
What is Nico Williams’ height?
Nico Williams is approximately 1.81 metres tall – or roughly five feet and 11 inches tall in height.
What position does Nico Williams play?
In his career so far, Nico Williams has largely played as a left-winger, though he has also featured on the right flank.
The winger is right-footed, which allows him to cut inside and shoot when featuring on the left-hand-side.
What club does Nico Williams play for?
Nico Williams currently plays for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, the club that he came through the academy ranks with.
On the international stage, the forward features for the Spanish national team, where he has made over 20 appearances to date.
Is Nico Williams related to Inaki Williams?
Yes, Nico Williams is related to Inaki Williams – with the winger being the younger brother of the striker to the same parents.
The pair, however, feature for different national teams as Nico plays for Spain, while Inaki plays his national team games for Ghana.
Who are Nico Williams’ parents?
Nico Williams is the younger son to Felix and Maria Williams – the parents who fled Ghana in search of a better life in Spain.
Speaking about his parents previously, Nico said: “Thanks to God we are all here together now, living a really good life.
“My parents are getting to watch their sons prosper, which is why they came here. Everything we do is for our parents.
“They risked their lives so that we, my brother and I, have a better future. And they achieved that.
“I will forever appreciate what my father and my mother did for us – they are fighters, they instilled in us respect, hard work, every day, that nobody gifts you anything.
“The truth is I am so proud to be able to have them as parents, and I try to do everything possible so that they feel proud to have me as a son.”
Why does Nico Williams wear Williams Jr on his shirt?
Eagle-eyed supporters may notice that Nico Williams doesn’t simply have “Williams” on his back.
The winger plays with “Williams Jr” printed on the back of his shirt, in most part to show respect to his older brother Inaki Williams.
Why does Nico Williams play for Spain?
While his brother, Inaki, plays for Ghana, Nico Williams decided to play international football for his birthplace of Spain.
The star hasn’t explained exactly why he chose Spain over Ghana to represent, however, he did manage to make appearances at youth level for the nation before joining the senior set up unlike his brother.
Does Nico Williams have a release clause?
Yes, Nico Williams does have a release clause of £50million, which is included in his contract that runs until 2027.
Nico Williams wages and yearly salary
According to Capology, Nico Williams has a weekly wage of €200,385 – or roughly £166,000 – on his contract at Athletic Bilbao.
That makes a yearly salary of €10,420,000 – roughly £8.6million.
Nico Williams to Arsenal transfer
Arsenal have been linked with a potential transfer for Nico Williams in the market, though it’s unclear if a move could go through in the coming windows.
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