Inaki Williams’ insane run of 2,468 days without missing a game for Athletic Bilbao comes to an end

INAKI WILLIAMS’ crazy streak of 2,468 days missing a game for Athletic Bilbao has come to an end.

The 28-year-old Ghana international was not involved in Sunday’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat by Celta Vigo after suffering a muscle injury.

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And it saw a sad end to his amazing tally of 251 straight games.

Williams’ amazing streak began on April 7, 2016.

He later set a new record for most consecutive games in the Spanish league in October 2021 after 203 consecutive games.

And last April, Williams went a staggering six years without missing a game.

The Spanish-born forward almost met a dramatic end to his run in August when he sustained an ankle injury.

It should break the record after 236 games.

But Williams pulled off a miracle cure after doctors initially feared he might miss several months of action.

Unfortunately for the Bilbao icon, his brilliant run ended today after 251 games.

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And fans paid tribute to Williams’ record, which is unlikely to be broken for some time.

One supporter said: “Unreal athlete, sustaining this level of fitness for six years is ridiculous.”

Another explained: “I’m sad, I invested in this record, I’m pretty sure it motivated him to go further.”

One explained: “What a record that is far from being broken.”

Another joked: “Start it up and turn it off after a minute to keep the streak going.”