According to El País, Nico spoke about the support of his older brother Inaki Williams and the significance of how Inaki has pioneered a path and left a legacy for players of color and Africans at Athletic Bilbao.

Nico is recovering from a persistent groin injury that hampered him throughout much of last season at Athletic Bilbao. He described the challenge: "It was very difficult for me, very difficult indeed. Anyone who has suffered a groin injury knows how it feels." The experience also taught him resilience, saying: "I learned to find my own voice."

Currently, Nico is enjoying his form at the highest level. He scored his fourth goal for the national team in the UEFA Nations League match against Croatia. His older brother Inaki Williams has been one of his strongest supporters, always there when he needs it most.

In an interview with El País, Nico spoke fondly of his relationship with Inaki, despite their eight-year age gap. Nico recalled: "I remember one story, and I don't think he'll mind me sharing it. I was around 10 years old, and we went to a park to play football with his friends. After dividing into teams, my brother was on one side and I was on the other. Inaki was mocking me, saying: 'You can't do anything. You'll see what it's like playing with adults... you don't need to play. They'll destroy you.' But in the end, we won. His friends afterward wanted to play with me and didn't want to be on his team anymore."

The two now play together for Athletic Bilbao, forming a formidable attacking partnership in La Liga. Nico said the brothers sometimes challenge each other on the pitch: "We understand each other very well, and talking with my brother is different from talking to other players. Sometimes I frustrate him. We're more like friends than brothers."

Inaki isn't fond of Nico's hairstyle, but Nico said he won't change it: "He always asks me: 'When are you going to cut that French fry hairstyle?' I tell him no. I'll never cut it. It's become one of my trademarks, and I feel more comfortable with it."

Nico also spoke about his brother's influence on his life and football career: "Inaki opened many doors for me, and not just for me. He pioneered an important path for many people of color and Africans in Bilbao. He left a legacy."

Nico added: "Before, you didn't see players of color at Athletic Bilbao, but now there are many kids in the academy. Before it was just me and my brother. Now you'll see players from Latin America, Morocco, or Guinea. It's a mix of different cultures. I think my brother made this happen, and I'm very happy about it."

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