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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 has played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024.

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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, Seine-Saint-Denis, 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 37 (0)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image William Saliba: The Complete Defender | Arsenal Goals & Defensive Skills | AFC At The World Cup
2 weeks ago • 22.79K views
Estimated Revenue • $64

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Channel Image WHO ARE THE FRAUDS!? 🚨 | GUESS THE ARSENAL PLAYER 4 | William Saliba, Ebere Eze, Sharky & Frimmy
7 months ago • 1.67M views
Estimated Revenue • $4,665

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Channel Image GUESS THE FOOTBALLER with Arsenal's William Saliba & David Raya | Pick The Pro
1 years ago • 3.96M views
Estimated Revenue • $11,083

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📰 Google News (RSS)

William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano absent from France training ahead of World Cup semi-final - Yahoo Sports Canada

France defenders Saliba, Upamecano not in team training - Reuters

  • ✐ Reuters
  • Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:43:35 GMT

William Saliba Injury: Alarms Raised Ahead of France’s Decisive Clash vs. Norway - Sports Illustrated

France dominates Morocco in World Cup rematch, advances to semifinals - Boston Herald

France's William Saliba playing through pain at World Cup with 'gritted teeth' - ESPN

  • ✐ ESPN
  • Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Upamecano and Saliba sit out France training before Spain World Cup semi-final - OneFootball

Clause in William Saliba's Arsenal contract sums up his relationship with Mikel Arteta - Football London

Desailly sees Saliba joining Real Madrid: "The door is open" - MARCA

  • ✐ MARCA
  • Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:23:16 GMT

William Saliba Injury Update: Is Saliba Playing for France Today in World Cup? - PrizePicks

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