Nico Williams
Spain
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Nico Williams 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Nico Williams has appeared in 3 La Liga matches this season, totalling 108 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. 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
Attacking 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 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 27 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nico Williams has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Nico Williams has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). 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 22 of 34 passes at 65% accuracy , plus 1 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 4 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 8 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 3 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 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 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly left winger (1 appearance).
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 | 6 | 108 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5.54 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 115 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6.88 |
| 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 |
Champions League| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Nico Williams has featured across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 108 minutes. Nico Williams has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.45 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico Williams has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (36% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico Williams has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 22 from 34 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Nico Williams has won 8 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Nico Williams has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
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 Celta de Vigo on March 18th. Athletic Club won 0-2. Nico Williams played 16 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- March 18th0-2 winatCelta de Vigo(16 mins, rating 6.42)
- December 9th2-0 lossatFC Barcelona(60 mins, rating 6.37)
- October 18th1-3 lossvsSevilla(32 mins, rating 6.64)
- February 28th1-0 winvsArgentina(45 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.08)
- June 21st0-2 winatFrance(6 mins, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Nico Williams and Athletic Club are next in action on January 14th against Atlético de Madrid in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Athletic Club vs Atlético de Madrid match preview.
Teammates at Athletic Club
Nico Williams currently plays alongside Dani Vivian, Peio Canales, Aymeric Laporte, Jesús Areso, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta, Unai Simón, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Yeray Álvarez, Unai Egiluz, Álex Berenguer, Iñaki Williams, Yuri Berchiche, Beñat Prados, Aitor Paredes, Robert Navarro, Mikel Jauregizar, Hugo Rincón, Nico Serrano, Alejandro Rego, Álvaro Djaló, Maroan Sannadi, Álex Padilla and Oihan Sancet at Athletic Club.