NICO WILLIAMS NEWS

Attempts 13 crosses Williams registered 13 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Thursday's 1-0 loss versus Betis.

Impact Across his last five starts, Williams logged a double-digit cross amount thrice. He averaged 10.2 crosses across the five-game span. Ideally for Williams, his recent cross volume will continue to make him a starting option as the Athletic Club begins its last month of the 2022-23 La Liga.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Nico Williams scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Almeria.

Impact Williams scored in the 9th minute and was assisted by Oihan Sancet. This was his second goal in just three games. He has six goals and four assists this season and also averages a tackle per game.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in win Williams attempted eight crosses (one accurate) and took four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Impact Williams returned to the starting XI having been benched in the previous two games. He created two goal-scoring opportunities and was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet for the second game running when he saw an effort well saved. The attacker will be hoping he has done enough to keep his place against Almeria on Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal off bench Williams subbed into Saturday's match against Espanyol in the 69th minute, scoring a goal and creating a chance in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Williams scored the eventual game winner on Saturday with what was just his second La Liga goal since September. He came off the bench against Espanyol after having started all 11 of his league appearances between the World Cup and the most recent international break.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams shuts down social media accounts after insults

Spain forward Nico Williams has shut down his social media accounts after a wave of insults from fans following his misses in Athletic Bilbao's elimination in the semifinals of the...

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes five shots against Barcelona Williams took five shots and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Williams was very active from the left wing on Sunday but he wasn't accurate enough with his shooting to really trouble his opponents on the night.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against Rayo Williams took a shot and created four chances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Williams returned to the starting lineup Sunday after recovering from a sprained knee, and he was a big threat with his passing despite his side's scoreless draw.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

35 minutes off bench Williams (knee) came off the bench for 35 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 Copa Del Rey loss to Osasuna.

Impact Williams was brought off the bench for the final 35 minutes of Wednesday's defeat. The winger was ruled out at the weekend, but evidently was deemed to have recovered enough for a surprisingly substantial role. Williams avoided any sort of set-back during Wednesday's clash and could return to the starting XI for a Sunday trip to Rayo.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sprained knee Williams is not in the match day squad to face Girona on Sunday due to a knee injury.

Impact Williams sprained the internal lateral ligament in his right knee during Saturday's training, causing him to miss out on the match. The attacker will go under further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Valencia Williams took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valencia. He also created a chance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Williams scored the equalizer Saturday with his fourth goal of the season, and his first since September. He also now has two goal contributions in consecutive matches from the right wing, taking a combined six shots (two on target) with four chances created across the two games.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth assist of year Nico Williams assisted once to go with three shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 4-1 victory against Cadiz.

Impact Williams is continuing his impressive form with an assist to lead the team with four on the season. He also has a career-high of both goals and assists in his young three campaigns with Athletic. The 20-year-old has now an assist on eight shots (one on target) and five chances created in the last four games.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against Real Madrid Williams took four shots and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Williams switched flanks to the right wing on Sunday but it didn't limit his threat level against Real Madrid as he recorded his seventh game of the season with at least three shots.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Williams took three shots and created a chance in Monday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Williams was once again dangerous from the left wing on Monday, the fourth time across his last five La Liga appearances in which he's taken at least three shots. But it wasn't enough to earn a result against Osasuna as he continues his search for a first goal in the competition since September.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight cross attempts in draw Williams recorded one shot (zero on target), eight crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 0-0 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Williams paced all players on the pitch in crosses and corners for the evening. He also played the full 90 and was perhaps his squad's most effective player. In any case, this was a poor outing for fantasy output across the board, but Williams was able to salvage his value with some reasonable volume.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss Williams logged two inaccurate crosses in 57 minutes of Thursday's 2-1 loss to Japan.

Impact Williams was given a chance to start but the move didn't entirely work out. As his best days are ahead of him, Williams is likely to spend more time as a super sub in the current tournament behind Ferran Torres on the right wing.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Williams played for the final 21 minutes of Wednesday's 7-0 win over Costa Rica, logging two inaccurate crosses.

Impact Williams is unlikely to get major minutes in his first World Cup but with exceptional speed and dribbling abilities he's the perfect weapon for manager Luis Enrique to use from the bench. As one of many who should make their World Cup debut, Williams is sure to get plenty of moments to impress.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight crosses in win Nico Williams had three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate), and eight corners in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Williams switched to the left wing to make room for Gorka Guruzeta, who scored twice in his first start of the season. Though Williams hasn't scored or assisted in four straight matches, he's shown plenty of activity and will hope to have secured his place with Spain's roster for the World Cup after scoring three times and logging three assists in 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Williams logged one assist from one chance created on four crosses (one accurate) during 74 minutes of Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Getafe.

Impact Williams set up Raul Garcia's second half goal with another fine move to feed the ball inside. With two assists in his last four fames from five chances created, Williams remains in fine attacking form following a couple of tough games against Sevilla and Atletico Madrid. Aside from an upcoming match against Barcelona, Williams is doing well to take advantage of softer opponents, as he's scored three times and logged two assists against Cadiz, Elche, Rayo Vallecano and Almeria.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Williams created two chances from three crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Williams failed to take a shot for the first time in nine appearances as Reinildo shut him down so well that the wingers switched flanks to get Williams more space, to no avail. The schedule gets a little easier over the next few weeks, so Williams will hope to keep up a good run of form that's seen him score three times and log one assist in his last five matches.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six crosses in draw Williams logged six crosses (zero accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Williams couldn't score in a fourth straight game but still showed plenty of threat to challenge the defense. With some tougher matches coming in the next few weeks, it's a good time to see what Williams can do against more talented opposition following his excellent form in September.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Williams scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and logged one assist from two chances created on six crosses (one accurate) during Friday's 4-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Williams has scored in three straight games and contributed to five goals in his last five starts, an impressive run of form that is an excellent sign of the production to match his massive potential. Some excellent displays with the Spanish national team should also bolster his confidence, so keep an eye on what he and brother Inaki Williams can do after helping each other on goals in both halves in Friday's game.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Williams scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and created two chances during Saturday's from 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Williams was able to score for a second straight match just as Oihan Sancet had accomplished five minutes before. With one assist and two goals in his last four games, Williams did well to earn his call-up to the Spanish national team. With he and brother Inaki Williams looking exceptionally productive, there could be some big chances in the attacking value of their team in comparison to last season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Williams put one shot off target and created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Williams picked up his first start of the season and was unlucky not to score as well if it weren't for an offside call. His place in the lineup will often be dependent on where his brother Inaki Williams lines up (centrally or on the right) so it'll be important to track who plays and where each week. Additionally the younger Williams will hope to increase his production this season after going scoreless in 34 appearances (11 starts) in the last campaign, his first as a full-time member of the first team.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Sevilla Williams (hamstring) is not in Bilbao's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Williams broke into Athletic's senior team this campaign with 34 appearances (11 starts) in La Liga. The 19-year-old is yet to score or assist a goal yet in the competition however, and he will want to up his goal threat from the wings next season.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE