William Saliba
CB · Arsenal · France
Quick facts
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Born
March 24, 2001
Zodiac
♈ Aries
About
William Saliba is a centre back for France. He plays for Arsenal since 2024. With 20 senior caps and 1 international goals, William adds experience, structure, and game intelligence to France. His recent role emphasizes disciplined positioning, efficient decision-making, and consistency across high-tempo match phases. Heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, he profiles as a trusted option for difficult fixtures and in-game tactical adjustments.
Strengths
- +Duel timing and body control
- +Defensive positioning
- +Aerial contest reliability
Weaknesses
- −Decision speed against quick transitions
- −Risk management when stepping out
Role in the XI
In the projected XI, William fits as a centre back, with responsibilities built around shape, timing, and clean execution in and out of possession. His profile supports tactical balance and gives the coaching staff dependable options under pressure.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
77
PAC
40
SHO
66
PAS
70
DRI
88
DEF
83
PHY
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in France
William Saliba was born on March 24, 2001 in France.
Played for Saint-Étienne
Played for Saint-Étienne, making 16 appearances.
Played for Saint-Étienne B
Played for Saint-Étienne B, making 3 appearances.
Played for Saint-Étienne
Played for Saint-Étienne, making 12 appearances.
Joined Arsenal
Signed for Arsenal, making 124 appearances and scoring 7 goals.
Played for Nice
Played for Nice, making 20 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Marseille
Played for Marseille, making 36 appearances.
International debut for France
Made senior international debut for France. Has earned 20 caps and scored 1 goal for the national team.
Current Status
Currently playing for Arsenal and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with France.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nice | 2021–2021 | 20 | 1 | - |
Saint-Étienne | 2018–2019 | 16 | 0 | - |
Saint-Étienne B | 2018–2018 | 3 | 0 | - |
Saint-Étienne | 2019–2020 | 12 | 0 | - |
Marseille | 2021–2022 | 36 | 0 | - |
Arsenal | 2019–Present | 124 | 7 | - |
| Total | 211 | 8 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Arsenal
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