Ghana forward Inaki Williams has been voted the best African player in the 2023/24 La Liga season beating Brahim Diaz, and Youssef En-Nesyri to the award.
The 29-year-old picked up 24% of the votes from a jury of African journalists and fans. Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz and Youssef En-Nesyri of Sevilla finished second and third respectively.
Williams currently has 12 goals and 3 assists this season for Athletic Club, who are set to feature in the Europa League next season.
‘Thank you very much for the acknowledgment. It is an honour to represent all African players in LaLiga. My roots in Ghana are as deep as my love for Bilbao and the Athletic Club. I hope to be in contention for this same award next season,’ Williams said.
Iñaki Williams 🇬🇭 has been voted La Liga EA Sports African MVP.
He netted 12 goals in La Liga this season.
Congratulations 👏#3SportsGH pic.twitter.com/ca3jyrSArz
— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) May 20, 2024
The award celebrates the achievements of several exciting African players who have excelled in the Spanish top flight so far this season.
Williams becomes the latest awardee after Yassine Bounou and Samuel Chukwueze.
With one game remaining, Williams will need one more goal to match his best tally in a La Liga season when Athletic Club travel to face Rayo Vallecano.
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