Iñaki Williams says he is thrilled to have won the LaLiga SPORTY African MVP award for the second consecutive time.
The 30-year-old’s standout season, with 14 goals and assists, was instrumental in Athletic Bilbao’s historic 2024/25 LaLiga campaign, securing a Champions League spot.
Williams received 32% of the vote from expert journalists and fans.
“Winning an award like this means you are doing things right. I’m so happy and proud that I’ve won it two years in a row. Hopefully, I can make it three.” Williams is motivated to continue pushing himself to greater heights.
He’s also proud to represent his African heritage in LaLiga, a league with a huge following. “It’s a real honor to be able to represent our roots in some way to give visibility in a league that’s so special and has always had such a huge following.”
Williams’ success inspires young African footballers, and he believes it’s “a beautiful thing for young people across Africa, a continent where football has always been a big part of life, to be able to see their role models succeed.” His achievements pave the way for other African players to make a name for themselves in LaLiga.
