William Saliba
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William Saliba 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, William Saliba has appeared in 31 Premier League matches this season, totalling 2,615 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 31 | 2,615 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 6.92 |
 Champions League | 12 | 1,110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.83 |
 Carabao Cup | 5 | 480 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6.90 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.65 |
| Total | 50 | 4,284 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 59 | 6.89 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 30 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.07 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.03 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.30 | 34 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.34 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 47 |
William Saliba has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 523 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among defenders. William Saliba has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 262 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2104 | 72.40 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 1954 | 67.30 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 59 | 2.03 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.14 | 46 |
| Backward passes | 83 | 2.86 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 186 | 6.40 | 76 |
William Saliba has completed 1954 of 2104 passes at 93% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.24 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.34 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 131 | 4.51 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 74 | 2.55 | 74 |
| Touches | 2412 | 83.00 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 184 | 6.33 | 9 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.24 | 13 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.55 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.31 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.31 | 17 |
William Saliba completes 7 dribbles at a 70% success rate and wins 131 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 1.24 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 0.76 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 0.62 | 11 |
| Clearances | 133 | 4.58 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 113 | 3.89 | 63 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.14 | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.07 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
William Saliba makes 36 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 133 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.76 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.07 | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 1.31 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
William Saliba has committed 22 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (29 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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William Saliba previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 6 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.86 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 3,042 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 7.11 |
| Champions League | 11 | 990 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7.10 |
 UEFA Nations League | 7 | 660 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.95 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 315 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.00 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.41 |
 Euro Qualification | 3 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 3,420 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 41 | 7.04 |
| Champions League | 10 | 902 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.95 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.04 |
 Community Shield | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 2,416 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 6.96 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 322 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.77 |
 Europa League | 4 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.99 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 36 | 3,240 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 7.19 |
 Europa Conference League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.03 |
| Europa League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.11 |
About William Saliba
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, William Saliba has scored 1 goal across 31 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2615 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. William Saliba has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, William Saliba has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (70% success rate). William Saliba has contributed 10 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, William Saliba has registered 36 tackles (22 won), 18 interceptions, and 133 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1954 from 2104 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. William Saliba has won 131 of 231 total duels.
Discipline
William Saliba has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 16.
About William Saliba
William Saliba is a 25-year-old defender playing for Arsenal in the Premier League, representing France. William Saliba is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 24 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
William Saliba's most recent match was away at Spain on June 21st. Arsenal lost 0-2. William Saliba played 30 minutes with a match rating of 6.15.
Recent matches
Teammates at Arsenal
William Saliba currently plays alongside Max Dowman, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Christian Nørgaard, Tommy Setford, Jurriën Timber, Fábio Vieira, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Gabriel, Declan Rice, Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Martinelli, Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, Viktor Gyökeres, Piero Hincapié, Illan Meslier, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, Kai Havertz, Martín Zubimendi, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri at Arsenal.