Inaki Williams Faces Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for Top La Liga Award
- Athletic Bilbao and Ghana striker Inaki Williams has been selected for the month's top award in La Liga
- The Black Stars forward was in fine form for Athletic Bilbao in the league in September helping them clinch crucial wins
- Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's teen prodigy Lamine Yamal have also been nominated
Black Stars striker Inaki Williams has been nominated for the Player of the Month award in La Liga.
The Ghana international enjoyed an outstanding run in September, contributing five goals in four matches as Athletic Bilbao climbed to fifth place on the table.
Williams scored a goal and delivered four assists in September for Athletic Bilbao.
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The Spain-born forward will compete with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe, Giovanni Lo Celso, Carlos Vicente and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal for the top award, per La Liga.
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Williams is ranked only behind Mbappe, with a rating of 82, making him one of the favourites for the award.
Williams discovers form to lead Athletic revival
After a slow start to the season, the striker rediscovered his form, playing a key role in their last four games in La Liga. Athletic Bilbao have won all four matches after the international break with the Ghanaian making some goal contribution.
Before the winning run, the Copa del Rey holders had lost two and drawn one of their opening three matches.
Williams has pledged to stay with the Rojiblancos till the end of his career.
"I would like to be a One Club Man, spend my entire career at Athletic. It would be a pride for me," Williams told AS in the interview, as quoted by Ghana Soccernet.
The striker travelled with Athletic Bilbao for their Europa League game in Italy against AS Roma.
Inaki shines as Athletic Club seals away win
Earlier, Briefly News reported that within just seven minutes, Williams showcased his vision and precision, delivering an assist that set the tone for the match.
His playmaking prowess surfaced again in the 30th minute, linking up with his younger brother Nico Williams, as Athletic extended their lead in style.
However, Las Palmas refused to go down without a fight. Former Barcelona forward Sandro Ramirez reduced the deficit with a stunning free-kick, breathing life into the contest.
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