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«This is just the beginning! Proud of you, Nico! Zorionak! Athletic has boasted on its social networks that it has the 15th player in the Ballon d'Or ranking in its ranks. Through a message on social networks, the red and white club has congratulated Nico Williams for his outstanding position in a list with which he rubs shoulders with the best footballers in the world.
Shortly before, he was proud to have Unai Simón between the sticks, nominated tonight in Paris for the Lev Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper in the world. The name of Dibu Martínez (Aston Villa) sounds like the main favorite to win the award for the second consecutive year. It doesn't matter in Bilbao. “We have the best in Athletic,” his club reiterated.
It is a day to frame in the history of the Ibaigane entity. For the first time in history, one of its footballers has entered the ranking that includes the most outstanding players of a season. And that person has been Nico Williams, Cup champion with Athletic and winner of the Euro Cup with Luis de la Fuente's Spain. In both cases, with an outstanding performance.
Because the growth led by Nico last campaign, the one evaluated in these awards, has been spectacular. He is a more mature footballer, with a greater ability to unbalance and with more accurate aim. He is an essential player for Ernesto Valverde and also for Luis de la Fuente. Hence his high position in the fight for the Ballon d'Or.