William Saliba
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.
Born on Mar 24, 2001 (24 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 18,661 | $430,000 | 811$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,490 | $350,000 | 332$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,645 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,724 | $2,700,000 | 1,381$ |
| Totals | 5 | 88,598,613 | 63,520 | $3,485,100 | 2,529$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Jacquet was born in Bondy, the Paris commune where Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba come from.
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Ireland:
Saliba had no option but to give it straight back to Zubimendi.
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Denmark:
Saliba was involved in the play that led to Zubimendi's mistake.
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United Arab Emirates:
William Saliba is a key defensive player for Arsenal, contributing to their strong defensive record.
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United Arab Emirates:
William Saliba's contract renewal may contribute to Mikel Arteta's stay in London.
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Taiwan:
William Saliba converted Arsenal’s eighth kick in the shoot-out.
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Egypt:
William Saliba scored a penalty for Arsenal during the shootout.
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United Kingdom:
William Saliba slipped in Gyökeres shortly before the interval.
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Ireland:
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.
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Norway:
William Saliba was involved in a controversial foul against Thierno Barry.
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