Nico Williams
23-Year-Old
Athletic
La Liga
OUT
Injury Groin
Est. Return 10/19/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Williams appeared in 29 La Liga matches for Athletic during the 2024/25 season, scoring five goals and providing five assists in what was one of his most complete campaigns to date. His pace, dribbling, and improved decision-making in the final third made him a constant threat on the left wing. After signing a contract extension through 2035, he remains central to Athletic Club's long-term plans. Heading into the 2025/26 season, if he can build on his output from the last two campaigns, he should reach double digits in goal contributions and could aim to surpass the 20-goal contribution mark across all competitions, with the Champions League returning to the Basque region.
Starts to train, nearing return
Williams (groin) is back in some training and is nearing a return, according to manager Ernesto Valverde, per Juanma Velasco of Marca. "It's going better and we wait for it. Yesterday he played a small part, we'll see how it goes in the next few days."
ANALYSIS
Williams is still out for a bit longer but is receiving a good update, with the attacker rejoining some training after a few weeks out due to a groin injury. That said, it does appear he could return earlier than expected, with the club set to check on his status in a few days. A return ahead of the international break still seems to be unlikely as they take a cautious approach early in the season, making sure their star attacker is fully fit before he sees the field again.
Williams is still out for a bit longer but is receiving a good update, with the attacker rejoining some training after a few weeks out due to a groin injury. That said, it does appear he could return earlier than expected, with the club set to check on his status in a few days. A return ahead of the international break still seems to be unlikely as they take a cautious approach early in the season, making sure their star attacker is fully fit before he sees the field again.
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Possibly out six weeks
Williams (groin) could miss up to six weeks due to his adductor injury, according to Juanma Velasco of Marca.
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Suffers groin injury
Williams suffered a muscular injury in his left adductor and is out for the time being, according to Marca.
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Off injured for Spain
Williams was forced off in the 44th minute during Spain's 6-0 World Cup Qualifying win over Turkey.
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Three shots in victory
Williams generated three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano.
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Stars in season debut
Williams scored a goal and added an assist while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 3-2 win over Sevilla.
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Bayern Munich eyeing move
Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Williams, according to Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
Williams was linked with a move to Bayern Munich in the recent transfer window, but nothing happened. Williams decided to stay at Athletic Club while rejecting both Bayern and Barcelona, and the Bundesliga giants decided to sign Luis Diaz, from Liverpool. Bayern are likely to make another run at the Spaniard in the summer of 2026, but it's uncertain if Athletic would be open to negotiate a transfer.
Williams was linked with a move to Bayern Munich in the recent transfer window, but nothing happened. Williams decided to stay at Athletic Club while rejecting both Bayern and Barcelona, and the Bundesliga giants decided to sign Luis Diaz, from Liverpool. Bayern are likely to make another run at the Spaniard in the summer of 2026, but it's uncertain if Athletic would be open to negotiate a transfer.