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William Saliba, France footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

William Saliba
William Saliba
France
24 March 2001
centre-back
William Saliba is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the France national team. Considered one of the best defenders in the world, he is known for his strength, pace, tackling, and composure.

Saliba began his career in 2018 with Saint-Étienne, helping them qualify for the UEFA Europa League. Saliba joined Arsenal in 2019 in a transfer for a reported fee of £27 million. After consecutive loan spells with Saint-Étienne, Nice and Marseille between 2019 and 2022, Saliba has become a first-team regular at Arsenal.

Saliba made his senior debut for France in 2022, and played for the side at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Saliba with France in 2026
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
Date of birth: (2001-03-24) 24 March 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth: Bondy, France
Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position: Centre-back
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Arsenal
Number: 2
⚽ Youth career:
2008–2014: AS Bondy
2014–2016: Montfermeil
2016–2018: Saint-Étienne
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2018: Saint-Étienne B 3 (0)
2018–2019: Saint-Étienne 16 (0)
2019–: Arsenal 131 (7)
2019–2020: → Saint-Étienne (loan) 12 (0)
2021: → Nice (loan) 20 (1)
2021–2022: → Marseille (loan) 36 (0)
⚽ International career‡:
2017: France U16 7 (1)
2017–2018: France U17 6 (2)
2018: France U18 5 (1)
2018: France U19 3 (0)
2019: France U20 1 (0)
2021: France U21 5 (0)
2022–: France 38 (0)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image William Saliba 2024 ● The Defending Monster - Tackles & Goals ᴴᴰ
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Channel Image William Saliba 2026 - The Best Defender in The World | Amazing Defensive Skills
5 months ago • 20.94K views
Estimated Revenue • $59

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Channel Image Art of Defending by William Saliba
9 months ago • 36.31K views
Estimated Revenue • $102

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Channel Image William Saliba - Full Season Show - 2026ᴴᴰ
3 months ago • 11.58K views
Estimated Revenue • $32

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Channel Image William Saliba guesses AI Premier League babies 👶
2 years ago • 1.41M views
Estimated Revenue • $3,950

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Channel Image Saliba is playing at an unbelievable level (2025/26)
8 months ago • 61.07K views
Estimated Revenue • $171

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📰 Google News (RSS)

William Saliba Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date for Arsenal Star - Sports Illustrated

When William Saliba can return to competitive action for Arsenal - Yahoo Sports

Why isn’t William Saliba playing for Arsenal vs Brighton today in the Premier League? - Diario AS

  • ✐ Diario AS
  • Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

'He's suffered too much' - William Saliba return date set as Arsenal star makes major injury breakthrough - Goal.com

  • ✐ Goal.com
  • Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:38:33 GMT

France’s William Saliba forced off with injury in World Cup semi-final vs. Spain - The Athletic - The New York Times

William Saliba injury timeline update as Arsenal told when star defender could return - Football London

Arsenal international break injury update: Tzolis, Havertz, Ødegaard, Saliba - The Short Fuse

Arsenal's William Saliba to miss extended period with back injury, avoids surgery - ESPN

  • ✐ ESPN
  • Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

William Saliba steps-up Arsenal recovery as potential return date revealed - Pain in the Arsenal

Arsenal’s William Saliba on track for November return - Yahoo Sports

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