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William Saliba
Born: March 24, 2001
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Hometown: Bondy, France
Nationality: 
French
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FrenchPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2019- | Arsenal |
| → 2019-2020 | Saint-Etienne (loan) | |
| → 2021 | Nice (loan) | |
| → 2021-2022 | Marseille (loan) | |
Sports Mole has 1,560 articles about William Saliba. Articles 1 to 40:
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Tottenham transfer news: Arsenal, Chelsea plot 'shock move' for £42m Spurs defender
Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly interested alongside Inter Milan to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero.20:04
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Arsenal's William Saliba replacements: How John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Zeno Debast compare
As Arsenal peruse the transfer market for a William Saliba replacement, Sports Mole looks at how three mooted targets - Ezri Konsa, John Stones and Zeno Debast - compare.Jul 24, 12:27
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners face 'significant' valuation gap over top defensive target
Arsenal reportedly face what is described as a 'significant' gap with regards to the valuation of a top summer target.Jul 23, 15:19
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William Saliba injury news: New Arsenal statement after "specialist" back review hints at how many games defender will miss
Arsenal's latest statement about William Saliba's injury hints at the length of time the defender will miss, with the Premier League set to start again next month.Jul 22, 23:58
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Arsenal transfer news: Deal agreed for 18-year-old centre-back after Tottenham 'rejection'
Arsenal reportedly agree a deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Elijah Upson after the player turned down the chance to sign a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur.Jul 19, 15:19
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues hold 'formal talks' to sign £55m Arsenal target
Chelsea reportedly hold formal talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix who is also liked by Arsenal.Jul 19, 14:04
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Arsenal receive new William Saliba injury update as 'preferred' recovery method revealed
Arsenal receive a new update on William Saliba's recovery from a back injury, following reports that he could miss four to five months following an operation.Jul 18, 17:45
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Team News: France vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 third-placed playoff between France and England.Jul 17, 22:00
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners scout two centre-back options as Saliba faces long absence
Saliba's back fracture forces Arsenal into emergency action, two Premier League centre-backs identified as leading cover targets.Jul 17, 11:07
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France lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for World Cup third-placed playoff after William Saliba injury blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2026 third-placed playoff against England.Jul 16, 09:09
Arsenal news: How long William Saliba will miss 'revealed' after France injury creates Premier League worry for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal reportedly learn the extent of William Saliba's injury after the France international was forced off due to a back issue in the World Cup semi-final.Jul 16, 01:08
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What William Saliba said before being subbed off early for France - and it's worrying for Arsenal
William Saliba was forced off injured during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, leaving Arsenal and Mikel Arteta facing a major concern ahead of the new season.Jul 15, 07:04
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Barcelona 'monitoring' Arsenal star as Premier League champions set €150m asking price
Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on a key member of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squad, who is valued at €150m (£128m).Jul 8, 00:23
France lineup vs. Sweden: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 round of 32 game amid William Saliba doubt
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup round 32 match against Sweden.Jun 28, 21:45
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Another Arsenal star drops worrying injury admission at the World Cup after Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka
Arsenal face fresh concern at the 2026 World Cup as William Saliba joins Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka in admitting he played through injury during the club’s title‑winning season.Jun 22, 12:38
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France lineup vs. Senegal: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group I clash after William Saliba injury update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash with Senegal in East Rutherford.Jun 14, 10:49
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Preview:France vs Senegal - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between France and Senegal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 14, 10:39
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Arsenal and France receive new William Saliba injury update before Senegal opener at 2026 World Cup
France receive a major boost as William Saliba returns to full training ahead of their opening 2026 World Cup group match against Senegal.Jun 14, 07:52
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Arsenal receive new William Saliba injury update as France World Cup training report emerges
Arsenal receive a seemingly positive William Saliba injury update from France's World Cup camp, but the boost could also become a blow for Mikel Arteta.Jun 13, 06:37
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France predicted XI vs. Northern Ireland: Possible lineup for World Cup warm-up
Sports Mole looks at how France could line up for Monday's friendly fixture with Northern Ireland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.Jun 7, 00:34
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Preview:France vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between France and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 18:57
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William Saliba: France legend makes new World Cup 2026 claim after Arsenal injury reports
England may have received an early World Cup injury boost, as a France legend makes a William Saliba claim following reports of an injury for the Arsenal man.Jun 3, 17:00
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France lineup vs. Ivory Coast: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup warm-up fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Thursday’s friendly against Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Jun 2, 19:05
Preview:France vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between France and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 2, 19:00
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World Cup 2026 injury watch: Yamal, Saliba, Livramento… seven players battling fitness concerns ahead of the tournament
The ball rolls for the first time at the World Cup on 11 June. National teams have already begun preparations for the tournament in North America. However, even among the players selected, several big names remain doubts due to their physical condition.Jun 2, 09:09
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners targeting three new signings with 'priority' revealed
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to sign a new left winger, midfielder and right-back during the summer transfer window.Jun 1, 16:51
Arsenal's William Saliba out for 'several weeks' after new injury blow: Can France replace him in World Cup squad?
Arsenal defender William Saliba is reportedly at risk of missing the entire World Cup after exacerbating an injury during the Champions League final.Jun 1, 14:25
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Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal: Champions League Final Combined XI
Ahead of the 2026 Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, Sports Mole takes on the arduous task of selecting a combined XI.May 28, 14:30
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Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign, including Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice and Dominik Szoboszlai.May 24, 20:42
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Mikel Arteta beats Pep Guardiola again as Arsenal record one of the richest seasons in Premier League history after title triumph
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Why Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman missed Arsenal training as Mikel Arteta receives boost for Crystal Palace
Arsenal quartet Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Max Dowman and David Raya all sit out Thursday's training session ahead of Sunday's Premier League dead rubber against Crystal Palace.May 21, 11:44
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The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'working on deal' to sign 23y/o French defender
Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba as they look to bolster their defensive options in the summer transfer window.Mar 13, 19:31
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds, Arsenal 'scrapping' for £43m Bundesliga prospect ahead of summer window
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Barcelona transfer news: Spanish giants handed 'boost' in summer Alessandro Bastoni pursuit
Inter Milan are reportedly willing to listen to offers for centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, who is admired by Barcelona, Arsenal and Liverpool.Mar 13, 16:49
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Arsenal lineup vs. Bayer Leverkusen confirmed as Mikel Arteta makes 10 changes for Champions League clash
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