Athletic Bilbao’s forward, Inaki Williams, affirms that opting to play for Ghana has led him to the pinnacle of his career, and he stands by his decision without any remorse.

Born in Bilbao to Ghanaian parents, the 29-year-old initially represented Spain at the Under-21 level and had a solitary senior squad appearance in a friendly against Bosnia in 2016.

Inaki switched allegiance to represent the Black Stars in August 2022, making his debut for the national team a month later. Despite criticism from some quarters due to his modest performance, having made 17 appearances and scoring once for Ghana, Inaki maintains his conviction.

Reflecting on his decision, he expressed, “I never anticipated this outcome. I had to make a choice, and I’m content with representing my parents’ country, reconnecting with my roots, and having the opportunity to visit Ghana to be with my loved ones.” He further added, “Though things haven’t unfolded as we all hoped, both personally and professionally, it has been immensely beneficial. In fact, I believe I’m experiencing one of my career peaks because of this decision.”

Despite his challenges with the Ghanaian team, Inaki remains in stellar form for Bilbao, boasting 11 goals and five assists in 31 appearances across various competitions while operating predominantly on the wings.