Explained: How Iñaki Williams became Athletic Club's Iron Lion

This was video was published exactly 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 after Iñaki Williams last missed a LaLiga game.

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On April 17th 2016, Iñaki Williams missed Athletic Club's 1-0 away win against Málaga with a thigh injury. Since then, Williams has played 187 consecutive matches in the Spanish top-flight , 15 away from the equalling the all-time record held by Real Sociedad legend Jon Andoni Larrañaga.

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In this video, Sam Leveridge from La Liga Lowdown explains how Williams became Athletic Club's Iron Lion: overcoming prejudice, breaking down barriers and refining his role on the pitch to become a symbol of everything the Basque club represents.

This video was produced in partnership with Twenty3 Sport.

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