Iñaki Williams reaches 510 matches, ties Iraola

Iñaki Williams will take the field on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu. The appearance will be his 510th official match for Athletic, matching Andoni Iraola’s total. By reaching 510 games, Williams will join the list of players with the most appearances in the red‑and‑white shirt. The record places him level with the captain, Andoni Iraola, who currently manages Bournemouth. Ahead of them, José Ángel Iribar leads with 614 matches. He is followed by Óscar de Marcos with 573, Iker Muniain with 560, Txetxu Rojo with 541 and Joseba Etxeberria with 514. Williams’ new total will make him the sixth‑most capped player in Athletic’s history. The milestone underscores his longevity and consistent selection for the club. The upcoming clash at the Bernabéu offers Williams the chance to move further up the ranking. A further appearance would place him above Joseba Etxeberria’s 514 matches. Athletic supporters will watch closely as Williams seeks to extend his record. The match could see him break into the top five for appearances.