Nico Williams
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Nico Williams 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Nico Williams has appeared in 25 La Liga matches this season, totalling 1,686 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 25 | 1,686 | 6 | 3 | 34 | 15 | 6.89 |
 Copa Del Rey | 4 | 225 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7.00 |
 Champions League | 3 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.46 |
| Total | 32 | 2,098 | 6 | 4 | 43 | 22 | 6.86 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.48 | 59 |
| Shots | 46 | 2.50 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 16 | 0.90 | 48 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.21 | 25 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.96 | 62 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.64 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.11 | 78 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Key passes | 34 | 1.80 | 77 |
| Chances created | 34 | 1.81 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.32 | 72 |
Nico Williams has taken 46 shots with 16 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nico Williams has 3 assists and 34 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 567 | 30.30 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 439 | 23.40 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.43 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 60 |
| Accurate crosses | 17 | 0.91 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 214 | 11.42 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 1.65 | 32 |
Nico Williams has completed 439 of 567 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 67 | 3.58 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 145 | 7.74 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 55 |
| Duels won | 119 | 6.35 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.48 | 31 |
| Touches | 1104 | 58.90 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 386 | 20.60 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 1.01 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 1.55 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 32 | 1.71 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 77 | 4.11 | 93 |
Nico Williams completes 67 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 119 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 0.80 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.48 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.37 | 58 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.48 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 91 | 4.86 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Nico Williams makes 15 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 112 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.39 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.11 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.37 | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 13.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.94 | 58 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nico Williams has committed 26 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left winger (19 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nico Williams previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 5 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.23 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 115 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 29 | 1,997 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 7.09 |
 Europa League | 13 | 955 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 7.42 |
 UEFA Nations League | 8 | 584 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 7.26 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 6 | 496 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7.56 |
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 222 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 7.73 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 208 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 31 | 2,282 | 5 | 11 | 47 | 30 | 7.31 |
| Copa Del Rey | 6 | 448 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 8.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 36 | 2,674 | 6 | 4 | 47 | 31 | 6.92 |
| Copa Del Rey | 7 | 528 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 6.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 34 | 1,324 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 6.49 |
| Copa Del Rey | 4 | 247 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7.65 |
About Nico Williams
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Nico Williams has scored 6 goals and 3 assists across 25 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1686 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nico Williams has attempted 46 shots with 16 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico Williams has created 34 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 67 successful dribbles from 145 attempts (46% success rate). Nico Williams has contributed 34 key passes and 78 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico Williams has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 7 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 439 from 567 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Nico Williams has won 119 of 281 total duels.
Discipline
Nico Williams has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 29.
About Nico Williams
Nico Williams is a 24-year-old forward playing for Athletic Club in the La Liga, representing Spain. Nico Williams is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 12 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Nico Williams's most recent match was away at France on June 21st. Athletic Club won 0-2. Nico Williams played 6 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
Teammates at Athletic Club
Nico Williams currently plays alongside Yuri Berchiche, Álvaro Djaló, Beñat Prados, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Álex Berenguer, Dani Vivian, Selton Sánchez, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Yeray Álvarez, Maroan Sannadi, Andoni Gorosabel, Mikel Vesga, Hugo Rincón, Peio Canales, Álex Padilla, Adama Boiro, Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams, Alejandro Rego, Unai Egiluz, Robert Navarro, Nico Serrano, Gorka Guruzeta, Jesús Areso, Oihan Sancet, Aymeric Laporte, Unai Simón, Mikel Jauregizar, Aitor Paredes, Julen Agirrezabala and Unai Vencedor at Athletic Club.