My brother is best person to captain Athletic Club - Nico Williams

Nico Williams has praised his big brother, Inaki Williams, positive impact, insisting that he is the best person to captainAthletic Club.Ahead of the 2025/26 Spanish La Liga season, the club has confirmed the Ghana international as their new captain.Inakireplaces Spanish international Oscar De Marcos as the substantive captain.However, Nico, after signing a new long-term deal at the club, praised his brother for his positive impact and described him as the best man to lead the club as captain.We have both always dreamed of this moment, my brother is a reference point for everyone and above all for me, the 22-year-old said.I think he's the best man to be captain, I'm looking forward to seeing him wearing the armband for a long time, he added.Nico also highlighted that they have targeted making an impact in the Champions League next season as he aims to make more history at the club.We have very ambitious titles at stake, such as the Champions League, what better than to do it with the club of my life, I would like to continue making history here at San Mames, with the fans and with my family.Athletic Club will open their La Liga season with a home game against Sevilla as Nico and Inaki aim to impress. Read Full Story