Nathan Saliba stats
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Match-by-match stats
N. Saliba
VillarrealMidfielderBefore the next match
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Position stats6 appearances at RCM against Liverpool in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premier League.
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As a right central midfielder, Nathan Saliba has appeared in 6 La Liga matches this season, totalling 354 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 6 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6.72 |
 Europa League | 3 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.29 |
 Pro League | 2 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.82 |
 Champions League | 2 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.83 |
| Total | 13 | 757 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 6.65 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Nathan Saliba has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nathan Saliba has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 354 minutes. Nathan Saliba has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nathan Saliba has completed 214 of 235 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nathan Saliba completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
Nathan Saliba makes 11 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Nathan Saliba has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Villarreal squad
G. Moreno
34 yrs#7
G. Mikautadze
25 yrs#9
A. Moleiro23 yrs#10
I. Akhomach
22 yrs#11
T. Buchanan
27 yrs#17
N. Pépé
31 yrs#19
T. Oluwaseyi26 yrs#21
A. Pérez33 yrs#22
N. El Jmili21 yrs#27
A. Diatta
21 yrs#5
S. Comesaña30 yrs#14C. Macià18 yrs#16
P. Gueye27 yrs#18N. Saliba22 yrs#24
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36 yrsCanada squad
C. Larin31 yrs#9
P. David25 yrs#12
J. Russell-Rowe24 yrs#13
J. David26 yrs#15
L. Millar27 yrs#17T. Buchanan27 yrs#17
J. Shaffelburg26 yrs#18T. Oluwaseyi26 yrs#21
D. Jebbison23 yrs#29
J. Hoilett36 yrs
R. Priso24 yrs#6
S. Piette31 yrs#6
J. Smith23 yrs#14
N. Sigur23 yrs#14N. Saliba22 yrs#24
S. Eustaquio29 yrs#46
J. Badwal20 yrs#59
M. Choinière27 yrs#66
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 7 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.75 |
 World Cup | 3 | 182 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7.55 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 34 | 2,323 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 76 | 6.87 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 127 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.58 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 16 | 1,265 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 6.99 |
| Friendly International | 7 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 6.87 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.17 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 25 | 1,741 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 43 | 6.62 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,770 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 49 | 6.85 |
About Nathan Saliba
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Nathan Saliba has featured across 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 354 minutes. Nathan Saliba has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathan Saliba has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Nathan Saliba has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathan Saliba has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 6 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 214 from 235 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Nathan Saliba has won 24 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Nathan Saliba has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Nathan Saliba
Nathan Saliba is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Villarreal in the La Liga, representing Canada. Nathan Saliba is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 7 February 2004.
Most recent appearance
Nathan Saliba's most recent match was at home against Elche on January 12th. Villarreal drew 0-0. Nathan Saliba played 24 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- January 12th0-0 drawvsElche(24 mins, rating 6.81)
- August 15th3-1 winvsNapoli(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.99)
- May 29th1-0 lossatReal Madrid(34 mins, rating 6.25)
- January 11th1-0 lossatUnited States(90 mins, rating 6.1)
- February 17th2-0 winvsPeru(62 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
Nathan Saliba and Villarreal are next in action on October 14th against Liverpool in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Liverpool vs Villarreal match preview.
Teammates at Villarreal
Nathan Saliba currently plays alongside Santi Comesaña, Alberto Moleiro, Pau Navarro, Nicolas Pépé, Alex Freeman, Rubén Gómez, Carlos Romero, Alassane Diatta, Gerard Moreno, Georges Mikautadze, Ilias Akhomach, Luiz Júnior, Sergi Cardona, Nathan Saliba, Ayoze Pérez, Nizar El Jmili, Péter Gulácsi, Pape Gueye, Carlos Macià, Logan Costa, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Santiago Mouriño, Juan Foyth and Renato Veiga at Villarreal.