Where does Nico Williams live? Life in Bilbao and his Marbella home

A look at Nico Williams' roots in Pamplona, family background and private life.
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Nico Williams and the city where he lives GTRES / Wikimedia Commons

Nico Williams, who plays for Athletic Club and the Spanish national team, is enjoying one of the standout periods of his career. The winger played a central role in Spain’s recent World Cup win, producing the decisive assist for Ferran Torres’ goal in the final against Argentina.

Away from football, there is also considerable interest in his private life. Here is where Nico Williams currently lives.

Where does Nico Williams live?

Nico Williams currently lives in Bilbao, the city he moved to in 2013 to join Athletic’s youth academy. At just 11 years old, he moved into the club’s residence for young players, leaving his family behind. They would later move to the Basque city too.

Since arriving in Bilbao, Nico has built a strong connection with the city and considers himself a true bilbaíno, or local of Bilbao. He progressed through every level of the club before making his first-team debut.

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Laporte, Unai Simón and Nico Williams with the World Cup trophy GTRES

Where was Nico Williams born?

Nico Williams was born in Pamplona, where his family began a new chapter as his older brother, Iñaki, was preparing to start school. During their first years there, they lived in the Rochapea area before later moving to Buztintxuri.

At the age of six, he joined San Jorge, a club in his home city. He later played for CD Pamplona, where he was alongside Iñaki, and continued his development in Osasuna’s youth ranks. Before joining Athletic, his family moved to Bilbao to stay together.

Nico Williams’ home on the Costa del Sol

Nico Williams has bought a luxury home in Sierra Blanca, one of Marbella’s most exclusive residential areas. The neighbourhood stands out for its privacy, large plots and Mediterranean views.

The property is near Puerto Banús, around 800 metres from the sea. The residential development has amenities including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, gym, gastrobar, coworking areas, social club and 24-hour security.

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Puerto Banús, Marbella. LANOEL, CC BY-SA 3.0 Creative commons

Where are Nico Williams’ parents from?

Nico Williams’ parents, María and Félix, are from Ghana. In 1994, they began a difficult journey to Europe. María was pregnant with Iñaki when the pair completed part of the journey on foot, including across the Sahara Desert.

After arriving in Melilla, the family received help to settle in Spain. Following a period in Bilbao, they eventually made their home in Pamplona, where Nico was born in 2002. For years, María balanced several jobs to support her sons, while Félix worked in London and sent money home.

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Iñaki and Nico Williams with their mother, Maria Arthur GTRES

Who is Nico Williams’ partner?

Nico Williams had been in a relationship with Ainhi García, an engineer specialising in artificial intelligence, for around two years. However, reports published recently suggest that the couple have ended their relationship.

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