Google: Nico Williams, Nwabali top 2024 searches for sports personalities in Nigeria

As the year 2024 comes to a close, Google has released its annual list of top searches in Nigeria, with Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams emerging as the most-searched sports personality in the country.

Williams, who was part of the Spanish team that won the European title, finished ahead of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who claimed second place.

This year’s list, released by Google, highlights Nigerians’ passion for football at both club and national levels, offering an intriguing insight into the players and stories that captured their imagination.

Below is the list of the top 10 most-searched sports personalities in Nigeria for 2024:

1. Nico Williams

2. Stanley Nwabali

3. Leny Yoro

4. Cole Palmer

5. Ruben Amorim

6. Manuel Ugarte

7. Pedro Neto

8. Rodri

9. Zirkzee

10. Dani Olmo