Athletic Bilbao’s exciting young winger, Nico Williams, has named Kylian Mbappé as the player he admires most, calling the Real Madrid star “the ultimate attacker”.

Williams, who has been making waves in La Liga with his electrifying pace and skill, believes that Mbappé is one of the most complete players in the world right now.

"Mbappé is the Player I Look Up To" – Nico Williams

Speaking to L’Équipé, Williams was asked to name the winger he looks up to, and without hesitation, he picked the French superstar.

“Kylian Mbappé. He’s the ultimate attacker. For me, he is one of the most complete players in the world right now.”

Williams’ admiration is understandable. Mbappé has been unstoppable since joining Real Madrid last summer, following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. He has already scored 23 goals across all competitions, proving his worth as Madrid’s new talisman.

The Mbappé Effect: A Blueprint for Future Stars?

For a young winger like Williams, studying Mbappé’s game is a smart move. The Frenchman is a perfect mix of speed, technical ability, finishing, and intelligence, making him the benchmark for modern attackers.

Williams himself is quickly developing into one of Spain’s most promising wingers, with his explosive dribbling, creativity, and work ethic earning him recognition both in La Liga and on the international stage.

However, while Mbappé is a lethal goalscorer, Williams still has room to improve in the finishing department. If he can add more goals to his game, he could follow in Mbappé’s footsteps and become a world-class winger.

Mbappé’s Influence on the Next Generation

The fact that young talents like Williams see Mbappé as an idol highlights the Frenchman’s growing legacy in world football. At just 25, Mbappé is already inspiring the next generation of attackers, much like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi did before him.

With Williams looking up to him, could we see the Bilbao star make a big move in the future? Maybe even to Real Madrid to follow in Mbappé’s footsteps?

One thing is clear: Mbappé’s influence on football is only growing, and young stars like Nico Williams are taking notes.