Nico Williams hails former Lionel Messi teammate as most complete player in the world

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Nico Williams hails former Lionel Messi teammate as most complete player in the world

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 14:17 - 09.03.2025

EURO 2024 winner Nico Williams has revealed the most complete footballer in the world at the moment.

Nico Williams was famous to fans of the Spanish LaLiga but really became a global phenomenon after his performances for Spain at EURO 2024.

He dazzled on the left wing scoring and assisting as Spain lifted the trophy last summer.

After fighting off tempting offers from several clubs to remain with Athletic Bilbao, Williams has opened up on the past 12 months, his career, and inspirations.

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When asked who he looked up to in his position, the 23-year-old wasted no time in praising Kylian Mbappe as his mentor.

He told L'Equipe, "Kylian Mbappe is the one I look up to now. He is the ultimate attacker in football.

"For me, he is one of the most complete players in the world."