William Saliba - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Ready for Champions League final Saliba has been named in France's World Cup squad but first has the small matter of Saturday's Champions League final against PSG to attend to with Arsenal.

Impact Saliba wraps up another dominant season with Arsenal, locking in his place among the game's elite center-backs after consistently commanding performances throughout the Premier League campaign. He brings a rare blend of composure, elite game reading and on-ball quality, and his partnership with Dayot Upamecano gives France one of the toughest central defensive pairings in the tournament. Heading into the World Cup, he's coming off what could be the biggest club match of his career and arrives in peak form with full confidence, already posting one goal, 46 tackles, 27 interceptions, a career-high 181 clearances and 22 clean sheets across 42 appearances (41 starts) for the Gunners prior to Saturday's Champions League final against PSG.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in win Saliba generated two tackles (one won) and five clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win versus West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Saliba delivered a near-flawless performance in Sunday's 1-0 win at West Ham, marshalling the defensive line with composure and authority while recording two tackles, five clearances and one block. Saliba has kept a clean sheet in 15 of his 30 Premier League appearances this season and has established himself as one of the best center-backs in the league this campaign, registering 35 tackles, 17 interceptions and 127 clearances over that span.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid player ratings vs Arsenal: Ademola Lookman proves a liability while Julian Alvarez goes missing and Giuliano Simeone wastes golden opportunity as shot-shy Rojiblancos come up short in Champions League semi-final

Atletico Madrid once again came up short in the Champions League as they suffered a 1-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday that meant they succumbed...

MAY 5 • goal

Atletico Madrid player ratings vs Arsenal: Ademola Lookman proves a liability while Julian Alvarez goes missing and Giuliano Simeone wastes golden opportunity as shot-shy Rojiblancos come up short in Champions League semi-final

Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: The Gunners are going to Budapest! Bukayo Saka on the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side to Champions League final on night to remember in north London

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years by defeating Atletico Madrid...

MAY 5 • goal

Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: The Gunners are going to Budapest! Bukayo Saka on the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side to Champions League final on night to remember in north London

Arsenal reaches its first Champions League final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico

Arsenal is back in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka that secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Arsenal player ratings vs Fulham: Bukayo Saka's back! 'Starboy' shines brightest as Gunners go six points clear - and boost goal difference - in easy win at the Emirates

Bukayo Saka marked his first Premier League start for Arsenal since March with a goal and an assist as Mikel Arteta's men routed Fulham 3-0...

MAY 2 • goal

Arsenal player ratings vs Fulham: Bukayo Saka's back! 'Starboy' shines brightest as Gunners go six points clear - and boost goal difference - in easy win at the Emirates

Six clearances in draw Saliba generated six clearancesand one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Saliba delivered a calm and commanding full 90 minutes at the Metropolitano, winning four aerial duels and racking up six clearances as Arsenal withstood Atletico Madrid's relentless second-half pressure without conceding from open play in the Champions League semifinal first leg. He played a key role in locking down Antoine Griezmann's movement between the lines, with his positioning consistently breaking up dangerous Atletico buildups as coach Diego Simeone's side pushed numbers forward after leveling the score. The Frenchman has been a defensive anchor lately, posting five interceptions, 10 tackles and 28 clearances over his last six appearances in all competitions while helping the Gunners secure three clean sheets.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal player ratings vs Man City: The bottle-job is on! Gabriel gets monstered by Erling Haaland as Gunners' grip on Premier League title race evaporates

Arsenal's title hopes suffered another massive hit as Erling Haaland's second-half goal settled Sunday's titanic Premier League title clash...

APRIL 19 • goal

Arsenal player ratings vs Man City: The bottle-job is on! Gabriel gets monstered by Erling Haaland as Gunners' grip on Premier League title race evaporates

Arsenal Ratings vs. Bournemouth: Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz Drop Stinkers

Arsenal was second best all over the pitch on a dismal afternoon, who missed out on the opportunity to open up a 12 point gap over rivals Ma...

APRIL 12 • FOX SPORTS

Arsenal Ratings vs. Bournemouth: Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz Drop Stinkers

Plays 18 minutes Saliba played 18 minutes from the bench in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Southampton.

Impact Saliba failed to start Saturday but still saw the field as his club dropped out of FA Cup play, appearing for 18 minutes to end the match. However, the star defender couldn't do much to help, with Southampton scoring six minutes after he entered. Even more concerning for the defender, he replaced Gabriel, his defensive partner, due to injury. That said, he may need to play a major role when facing Sporting on Tuesday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Saliba (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Southampton.

Impact Saliba is back in the squad for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Southampton but starts on the bench as he continues to manage a recurring ankle issue. The center-back remains a key piece in defense with his consistency, aerial presence and ball progression, but the staff is expected to ease him back into action given his importance after starting 32 of his 33 appearances across all competitions this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Arteta defends 11 Arsenal players for pulling out of international duty as Gunners' treble battle intensifies

Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad...

APRIL 3 • goal

Mikel Arteta defends 11 Arsenal players for pulling out of international duty as Gunners' treble battle intensifies

Salah's long goodbye: Egypt star begins farewell tour with Liverpool at Man City in FA Cup

Mohamed Salah’s long goodbye to Liverpool begins on Saturday in the FA Cup quarterfinals against Manchester City

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

"I'm very grateful to them" – Cristhian Mosquera names 2 Arsenal teammates who are like parents to him Arsenal man Cristhian Mosquera has revealed that he has received guidance from William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes since the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Huge concern for Arsenal as Gabriel pulls out of Brazil squad after Carabao Cup final injury

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been forced to withdraw from the Brazil squad after sustaining a knee injury during the Gunners' Cara...

MARCH 24 • goal

Huge concern for Arsenal as Gabriel pulls out of Brazil squad after Carabao Cup final injury

Won't join France Saliba (ankle) is still dealing with issues and won't join the French national team, according to Fabrice Hawkins from RMC Sport.

Impact Saliba still does not look fully past his recurring ankle issue, as Arsenal will not risk him and he will stay in London over the international break. The French defender was replaced by Maxence Lacroix on France's squad list and will now look to use the break to get all the way back to full fitness after a problem that has already cost him several matches this season. Saliba is still a locked-in starter for the Gunners, with 32 starts in 33 appearances across all competitions while adding one goal, 33 tackles and 130 clearances.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Saliba (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Saliba is not going to miss any more time as expected, with the defender immediately in a starting role again after his ankle injury. The French defender should remain in this role moving forward as long as he avoids a further injury, only missing one start all season when an option.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Wednesday Saliba (ankle) is fine and expected to be involved in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen, according to manager Mikel Arteta.

Impact Saliba missed a couple of games due to the injury he suffered on March 1 against Chelsea, when he scored his lone goal of the season. The center-back is an undisputed starter when available as part of a center-back pairing alongside Gabriel Magalhaes, and his inclusion in the initial squad will likely move Cristhian Mosquera back to the bench.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Saliba (ankle) was involved in training ahead of Wednesday's match against Leverkusen, according to his club.

Impact Saliba was not an option for FA Cup play this weekend, but looks to be trending towards a return on Wednesday, with the defender back in training. The hope will be that the defender is fit enough to work back into the starting XI immediately, linking up with his counterpart in the defense, Gabriel. This would be a major boost to the club, as the French defender is one of the best in the world.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Arteta Explains William Saliba Absence vs. Mansfield With Fresh Injury Update The center back has been nursing his second ankle issue of the season.

MARCH 7 • SI.COM

Not available Saturday Saliba (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Mansfield.

Impact Saliba is not available for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Mansfield as he continues working toward full fitness ahead of the clash with Leverkusen on March. 11. in the Champions League. The defender remains a key piece of Arsenal's back line when fully fit so his absence opens opportunities for Cristhian Mosquera to take a larger role in the defense.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for FA Cup Saliba (ankle) remains questionable for Saturday's FA Cup game against Mansfield, with coach Mikel Arteta saying "I doubt it." when asked about his availability, and also revealing...

Impact Saliba may be sidelined for the weekend's cup match while he works toward recovering before a more important UCL clash with Bayer Leverkusen on March 11. The defender should be a key piece of Arsenal's back line as soon as he's fully fit, but his absence may lead to some opportunities for Cristhian Mosquera.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Saliba is out for Wednesday's match against Brighton due to an injury he suffered against Chelsea, according to his club. "He turned his ankle against Chelsea. He managed to finish...

Impact Saliba is not with his club Wednesday for a midweek match, as the defender will rest due to an injury he suffered in his last outing. This is a major blow as the club loses one of the defenders in the top defensive duo in the league. Cristhian Mosquera sees the start in his place, with Saliba likely to have a further examination soon.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Saliba is out for Wednesday's match against Brighton due to an injury he suffered against Chelsea, according to his club. "He turned his ankle against Chelsea. He managed to finish...

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dead-ball football is dead boring - Winners and losers after Arsenal see off ill-disciplined Chelsea in set-piece showdown that hints at bleak future for the beautiful game

Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a tense 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea on...

MARCH 2 • goal

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