William Saliba

William Saliba

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William Saliba is a French professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Arsenal in the English Premier League. Born on March 24, 2001, in Bondy, France, Saliba began his career at AS Saint-Étienne, where he quickly gained recognition for his defensive skills and composure on the ball. After a successful season in Ligue 1, he signed with Arsenal in 2019, although he spent the following season on loan at Saint-Étienne to gain more first-team experience. Known for his physicality, tactical awareness, and ability to read the game, Saliba has been regarded as one of the brightest young talents in European football, contributing to Arsenal's defensive line and garnering attention from top clubs across Europe.

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William Saliba expressed surprise at the quality of the pitch during the first match.

আজ কি মেসিকে পেছনে ফেলতে পারবেন এমবাপ্পে
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-06-22
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William Saliba was not kind about the condition of the pitch at MetLife Stadium.

– Kan passe oss bra
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-06-21
4.0

William Saliba is another Arsenal player who has pushed himself through the pain barrier this season.

Declan Rice reveals he has played through hamstring nerve pain for six months | England
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
6.0

William Saliba put in a near-faultless performance alongside Gabriel.

Arteta demands fast, smart and bold moves to continue Arsenal's progress
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-31
7.0

William Saliba is part of a nearly impenetrable defense for Arsenal.

PSG - Arsenal: Cup vô địch được đưa đến sân Puskas
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-05-30
7.0

William Saliba scored the first goal for Arsenal in the match.

Arsenal pronašao način da dobije još jedan londonski derbi
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-03-02
8.0

William Saliba also scored in the match, helping Arsenal secure three points.

Arteta thót tim với pha cứu thua phút bù của Raya
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-03-01
7.0

William Saliba scored the opening goal for Arsenal with a header in the match against Chelsea.

Derbi London Rasa Bola Mati, Arsenal Rajanya
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-03-01
9.0

William Saliba scored a goal for Arsenal, showcasing solidity in aerial play.

[Video] Así fue el autogol de Piero Hincapié que marcó el empate temporal ante el Chelsea de Moisés Caicedo | Fútbol | Deportes
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-03-01
7.0

William Saliba was involved in key defensive plays during the match.

Arsenal aplasta al Tottenham y sigue líder en la Premier
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-22
7.0

William Saliba signed a new long-term contract in the summer.

Bukayo Saka signs new five-year deal at Arsenal
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-17
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Jacquet was born in Bondy, the Paris commune where Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba come from.

Jeremy Jacquet: Why are Liverpool spending £60m on Rennes centre-back?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-03
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William Saliba is a key defensive player for Arsenal, contributing to their strong defensive record.

قمة الأرقام في ملعب الإمارات.. أرسنال المرشح ويونايتد يتسلح بالمفاجآت
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-24
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William Saliba converted Arsenal’s eighth kick in the shoot-out.

Arsenal reach League Cup semis in shoot-out
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-25
7.0

Everton manager David Moyes would no doubt argue VAR got it wrong in ruling William Saliba’s kick on Thierno Barry did not constitute a foul.

Chelsea draw at Newcastle as Haaland scores twice for Manchester City – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-21
5.0

William Saliba was involved in a controversial foul against Thierno Barry.

Arsenal tilbake på topp etter bisarr hands­situasjon
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2025-12-21
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William Saliba's return was a highlight for Arsenal despite the injury to Ben White.

Arsenal spot saved by two own-goals
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-15
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