Iñaki Williams’ 251-game run over.
On 29th January 2023, Inaki Williams hasn’t played for Athletic Bilbao against Celta Vigo. It was a continous run of 251 matches for Athletic started from 2016 by Inaki. Till this day, no temptation to leave, no injury, no illness, not one silly red, no suspension, no rest, no rotation, no manager leaving him out. No holding back either, no self-preservation. It’s an extraordinary human quality with an attitude towards the profession to persevere for so long in a sport. For a complete read, Sid Lowe’s article in guardian.