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All the facts and details about Iñaki Williams' parents, biography and net worth
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updated at March 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Iñaki Williams is the number 9 right-winger for La Liga's Athletic Bilbao. The Ghanaian professional footballer is a record player who made it to 251 consecutive La Liga games out of 433 career appearances. This article explores all the interesting details of his life, including Iñaki Williams's parents.
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Iñaki Williams' profile summary
Full name | Iñaki Williams Arthuer |
Nickname | Kweku |
Date of birth | 15 June 1994 |
Age | 28 years old as of January 2024 |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Place of birth | Barakaldo, Bilbao, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish-Ghanaian |
Ethnicity | African |
Height | 186 centimetres (6'1") |
Weight | 71 kilograms (156.5 lbs) |
Parents | Maria and Felix Williams |
Siblings | Nicholas 'Nico' Williams Arthuer |
Relationship status | Dating |
Partner | Patricia Morales |
Education | Athletic Club Youth Academy |
Profession | Professional football player |
Position (s) | Winger, centre-forward |
Current team | Athletic Bilbao |
Debut | 2012 |
Years active | 2009 - present |
Net worth | $10 million to $15 million |
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How old is Iñaki Williams?
Born on the 15th of June in 1994, the Ghanaian international is 28 years old as of January 2024. According to Eurosport, he is six feet and one inch tall (186 centimetres) and weighs 156.5 lbs (71 kilograms).
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All about Iñaki Williams' parents
Iñaki was born at the Hospital de Cruces in Barakaldo, Bilbao, Spain, to Maria and Felix Williams. The couple has two sons, Nico Williams and Iñaki Williams.
Iñaki Williams' parents share in the struggles of millions of African immigrants seeking greener pastures. The couple and their first son, Nico, made the treacherous journey across the Sahara Desert to Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. In a report by the Guardian, Iñaki shared his feelings on the subject, saying,
“Hearing my parents’ story makes me want to fight harder to give back everything they sacrificed for us. I could not ever repay them. They risked their lives, but the life I try to give them is what they dreamed of giving us. In some way, we can say, ‘We have done it.’"
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Recounting the experience to her sons, Maria narrated the horrors of their barefoot journey at nearly 50 degrees, an experience that left Felix with problems on the soles of his feet.
Maria, who made the journey while pregnant with Iñaki, climbed the border fence along the Melilla, Spain border. However, she and Felix were later detained by the border's civil guards before receiving legal aid from Caritas, a Catholic aid organisation. The couple settled in Bilbao, where Iñaki was born.
Who is Iñaki Williams' brother?
Nico is a left winger who plays for Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish national football team. At the time of writing, the brothers who made history playing against each other in the World Cup are top performers as Athletic Bilbao's players. Here are player comparison stats for Iñaki Williams and Nico Williams.
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Name | Iñaki | Nico |
Number | 9 | 11 |
Primary position | Right winger | Left winger |
Foot | Right | Right |
Highest market value | $54 million | $27 million |
Team | Athletic Bilbao | Athletic Bilbao |
Total club matches played as of 17 January 2024 | 433 | 132 |
National team | Spanish national football team | Ghanaian national football team |
Caps | 8 | 19 |
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Who is Iñaki Williams' wife?
The two-time Spanish Super Cup winner is not married. As of January 2024, he is reportedly dating Patricia Morales. Morales is a travel enthusiast who frequently shares her experiences on Instagram. The couple allegedly began dating in 2017.
Career
Iñaki's football abilities became evident while playing street football at the age of four or five. His professional career began growing at the Pamplona youth systems training at Club Natación Pamplona and C.D. Pamplona before moving to the CD Pamplona U19 and the Athletic Bilbao U19.
Iñaki Williams' career stats
How many goals has Iñaki Williams scored for Bilbao? The top scorer is known for his record speed, the fastest in La Liga. Scroll down for a comprehensive report of Iñaki Williams' records and stats on each of his teams.
Team | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
Athletic Bilbao | 401 | 94 | 55 |
CD Basconia | 7 | 7 | - |
Bilbao Athletic | 32 | 21 | 6 |
Athletic Club Bilbao Under-19 | 4 | 1 | - |
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Has Iñaki Williams missed a game? At the time of writing, the right winger holds the record for the most consecutive appearances in La Liga. On the 19th of January 2023, he missed his first game after a record run of 2468 days without missing a match for Athletic Bilbao.
How many matches has Iñaki Williams played for Ghana?
Despite being a Spanish citizen, the 28-year-old winger opted to play for his parents' country of birth. On September 23, 2022, he debuted with the Black Stars as a substitute for Kamaldeen Sulemana during an international friendly against Brazil. In an interview with the Associated Press through VOA, he revealed his family's influence on his choice, saying,
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“I know what it meant to him (grandfather) for me to play for Ghana. I am going to fulfil the dream of many of my family members, who feel very proud of me.”
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Before playing for Ghana's national football team, he made eighteen appearances for Spain's national football teams. Out of the eighteen, seventeen were played for Spain's Under-21 team.
Will Iñaki Williams play at AFCON?
On the 31st of December 2023, Athletic Bilbao announced one of Iñaki Williams' achievements as an international player. The winger received an invitation to join Ghana's AFCON campaign. Speaking to the media prior to the tournament, he expressed his excitement by saying,
“Playing for the national team has been positive for me, on the personal level and for my game. It is beneficial for my performance at Athletic.
Frequently asked questions
He is also the second black footballer to play for Athletic Bilbao, after Jonas Ramalho. As of October 2021, he was the only black player to have scored for the team. Here are some interesting facts about the Ghanaian international player.
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1. What is Iñaki Williams' nationality?
Born to Ghanaian parents in Spain, the winger is a Spanish-Ghanaian with unconfirmed Liberian roots. According to Liberian Sports International, his mother, María Arthuer, is a Liberian national. His birthplace in Basque country gave him an advantage, allowing him to play for Athletic Bilbao, a Basque-only team.
2. How much is Iñaki Williams' salary?
The winger is one of the highest-paid players in Athletic Bilbao. According to Aiscore, he receives a weekly wage of $239,464 and an annual salary of $12.4 million.
3. How much is Iñaki Williams' net worth?
Tabloids report that Williams' net worth ranges between $10 million and $15 million. According to Salary Sport, the Spanish winger has a net worth of $60.3 million.
4. Who is the owner of the San Mames Hotel in Ghana?
The Athletic Bilbao player is the owner of the San Mames Hotel in Akyem in the Eastern part of Ghana. The hotel, named after his home stadium at Athletic Bilbao, was inaugurated on January 7, 2024.
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Final word
Iñaki Williams' parents have played a pivotal role in his athletic success. Publications report that his family's influence prompted his change in allegiance from Spanish to Ghanaian international duty.
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