“Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams is known for being the fastest player in La Liga although it is his unique status at one of Spain’s biggest and most traditional clubs that really makes him stand out.

The 24-year-old, of Liberian and Ghanaian descent, is the only black player in the squad of the club, whose selection policy is restricted to only those who grew up inside the seven Basque provinces in Spain and France.

“I feel very proud to be black, to be Basque, and to play for Athletic,” Williams told Reuters “

The rest of the article including the background, journey from Liberia, the reason for the name and breaking down barriers can be found here ……..

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