Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
Latest News about William Saliba
23/07/2026
Arsenal confirmed that Saliba would miss an extended period after sustaining a back injury during France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The club said he would undergo rehabilitation and that surgery was not recommended, while reports indicated he had been troubled by the issue throughout the tournament.
30/09/2025
William Saliba signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, extending his stay at the club until 2030. The deal ended uncertainty over his future after his previous contract had been due to run until 2027.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.92 m |
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| Position | Centre-back |
| Foot | Right |
Personal Life
| Full Name | William Alain André Gabriel Saliba |
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Family
| Father | Lebanese |
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| Mother | Cameroonian |
Career
| Current Club | Arsenal |
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| National Team | France |
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| Known For | Defensive strength, pace, tackling, composure |
| Contract Until | 30/06/2027 |
| Previous Clubs | Saint-Étienne, Nice (loan), Marseille (loan) |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Strong, fast, composed centre-back |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/w.saliba4/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing football at age six. | |
| 2. Was coached at AS Bondy by Kylian Mbappé's father. | |
| 3. Joined Arsenal in 2019 and later became a first-team regular after loan spells in France. | |
| 4. Made his senior debut for France in 2022. | |
| 5. Featured for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024. | |
| 6. Signed a fresh five-year contract with Arsenal in September 2025. |