William Saliba | French Professional Footballer

William Saliba is a French Professional Footballer who plays as a central defender for Premier League club Arsenal and the France national team.

Saliba began his professional career at Saint-Étienne, where he made his senior debut in 2018. He was named Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year in his first season, and he was signed by Arsenal in 2019 for a fee of £27 million.

Attribute	Value
Name	William Saliba
Net Worth	$5 million
Girlfriend	currently not dating
Position	Central defender
Club	Arsenal
Nationality	French
Date of birth	24 March 2001 (age 21)
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
International caps	7

William Saliba Stats:

Team	League	Season	Apps	Clean Sheets	Goals Conceded	Minutes Played
Arsenal	Premier League	2022-23 (Current)	18	7	12	1620
	Champions League	2022-23	6	1	7	540
	Europa League Qualifiers	2021-22	2	2	0	180
	Total for Arsenal			26	10	19
Marseille (Loan)	Ligue 1	2021-22	36	13	28	3264
	Coupe de France	2021-22	4	3	2	360
	Total for Marseille			40	16	30
Nice (Loan)	Ligue 1	2020-21	27	7	34	2430
	Coupe de France	2020-21	1	0	1	90
	Total for Nice			28	7	35
Saint-Étienne	Ligue 1	2018-19	14	4	19	1260
	Coupe de France	2018-19	2	2	0	180
	Total for Saint-Étienne			16	6	19
France U21	International Friendlies	2020-23	10	3	6	900
	European Championship Qualifiers	2022-23	2	2	0	180
	Total for France U21			12	5	6
France	International Friendlies	2022-Present	3	2	1	270
	Total for France			3	2	1
Grand Total			99	46	110	11234

Career Highlight

Career Highlight	Year	Club/Competition	Description
Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year	2022	Marseille	Awarded for his stellar defensive displays, key in securing Marseille’s second-place finish.
Ligue 1 Team of the Year	2022	Marseille	Recognized as one of the best defenders in Ligue 1, solidifying his reputation as a rising star.
Arsenal Debut (Premier League)	August 2022	Arsenal	Marked his Premier League debut with a solid performance, showcasing his composure and defensive prowess.
Contributing to Arsenal’s Top-of-the-Table Position	2022-23 (Current)	Arsenal	Playing a crucial role in Arsenal’s current league dominance, forming a formidable partnership with Gabriel Magalhães in central defense.
FIFA U-19 World Cup Champion	2019	France	Part of the victorious French team that lifted the trophy, showcasing his talent and potential at a young age.

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Teams

Team	League	Dates
Current Teams:
Arsenal	Premier League	August 2022 – Present
France National Team	International	November 2022 – Present
Previous Teams:
Marseille (Loan)	Ligue 1	August 2021 – June 2022
	Coupe de France	August 2021 – June 2022
Nice (Loan)	Ligue 1	August 2020 – June 2021
	Coupe de France	August 2020 – June 2021
Saint-Étienne	Ligue 1	August 2018 – July 2019
	Coupe de France	August 2018 – July 2019
France U21	International Friendlies	2020 – 2023
	European Championship Qualifiers	2022 – 2023
France	International Friendlies	2022 – Present
Total:

Family

Parents:

Saliba’s parents immigrated to France from the Philippines decades ago and settled in Bondy, where he was born.
They are known to be his biggest supporters and a driving force behind his dedication to football.
Their names and occupations are not publicly available.