2 William Saliba
Defender France Arsenal
William Saliba, 2001-03-24, Defender for France, plays for Arsenal. 25 international caps, 1 goals. Part of France's 2026 World Cup Group I squad.
Age
25 yrs
Height
192 cm
Weight
85 kg
Caps
25
Goals
1
Position
Defender
Number
#2
Biography
Arsenal centre-back and a new pillar of France's defence. Currently plying his trade at Arsenal, a dependable defender, William Saliba combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of France's backline. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with France at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 16 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
2024
Saliba made his senior debut for France in 2022 and has played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024.
2018
Saliba began his career in 2018 with Saint-Étienne, helping them qualify for the UEFA Europa League.