Athletic Bilbao set to celebrate legend Inaki Williams after reaching 500 club appearances

Athletic Bilbao will celebrate Ghana forward Inaki Williams after chalking a historic milestone at the club following the game against Girona last Saturday. 

The Spain-born Ghanaian reached a half-a-century of games at the La Liga outfit after featuring in the 3-0 defeat at Girona.

Although the defeated marred the moment, the club has decided to present the player with a plaque of recognition in their next game against Real Betis at San Mames.

The moment of celebration will be experienced by the club's teeming fans, with De Marcos, another club legend presenting the striker with the golden trophy.

Meanwhile, Williams became the eighth Bilbao player to reach 500 and more games, joining an illustrious list which includes Iribar (614), De Marcos (573), Muniain (560), Rojo I (541), Etxeberria (514), Iraola (510) and Susaeta (507).

In 500 official matches, Williams has netted 114 goals for the club and has won various titles including the Copa Del Rey.

Breakdown of official matches, by competition, played by Iñaki Williams wearing the red and white jersey:

• 396 of LaLiga
• 3rd of Champions League
• 42nd Europa League
• 52nd Copa del Rey
• 6th Super Cup