Inaki Williams has been voted the Best African Player in La Liga following an impressive season with Athletic Bilbao.

The 29-year-old forward has excelled for the Rojiblancos, helping the Basque club secure a European place finish with one game remaining in the campaign.

Williams played a pivotal role in Athletic Bilbao’s historic Copa del Rey victory, their first in 40 years, with crucial goals against Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Before the match against Sevilla at San Mames on Sunday, May 19, 2024, Williams received his award from Bilbao legend Andoni Goikoetxea.

The Spain-born striker recently entered the top 20 goal-scorers in Athletic Bilbao’s history after finding the net in a 2-2 draw against Osasuna last week.

This season, Williams has enjoyed his most prolific league campaign, scoring 12 goals in La Liga. Additionally, he contributed two goals and two assists in the Copa del Rey.

Despite his club success, Williams’ form has yet to fully translate to the international stage, with just one goal in 17 appearances for Ghana’s Black Stars. He is expected to rejoin the national team for June’s World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.