Find out about William Saliba's salary, net worth, wages, contract details, height, weight, age, girlfriend, and other valuable information about the Frenchman.
William Saliba has established himself as one of the best defenders in world football over the years and has also played a crucial role in Arsenal's title ambitions over the years.
The Frenchman is known for his versatility and consistency, which makes him stand out amongst Europe's best defenders currently.
William Saliba plays as a centre-back and has shown to be a reliable option over the last couple of seasons. The former Saint-Étienne man remains one of the mainstays in the Arsenal first team.
Salary
William Saliba currently earns a weekly wage of £190,000 and an annual salary of £9,880,000.
Contract details
On July 7, 2023, the Frenchman signed a four-year contract extension with Arsenal that is active until the summer of June 30, 2027. He joined Arsenal FC from Saint-Étienne in 2019 after just one season in the first team.
Net Worth
William Saliba's current net worth is estimated to be in the region of £5m to £10m. His earnings are mainly accrued from his wages at Arsenal as well as other sponsorship and endorsement deals.
Jersey Number
Saliba currently wears the number 2 jersey for Arsenal FC.
Height and Weight
Saliba has a height of 192 cm (6 feet 4 inches) and weighs around 182 lbs (82.5 kg).
Agent
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about his agent or representatives.
Outfitter
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about his outfitters or kit suppliers.
Girlfriend
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about his girlfriend, wife, or partner.
Personal life
William Saliba was born in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. His father is from Lebanon, while his mother is from Cameroon.
Style of Play and Positions
William Saliba is regarded as one of the best defenders in world football, especially in his position as a center back. His strength, composure, successful tackles, and pace make him stand out.
The Frenchman has consistently ranked among the best center-backs in the world due to his consistency and versatility.
Previous Teams and Dates Joined
William Saliba was a product of the Saint-Étienne football development academy in France.
Before the move to Saint-Étienne, he was in the books of AS Bondy for up to five years with another two more years at Montfermeil before settling in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne B (2018)
He began his professional career with Saint-Étienne B and was almost immediately promoted to the main team.
Saint-Étienne (2018-2019)
William Saliba spent just one season at Saint-Étienne in the French Ligue 1.
Arsenal FC (2019-)
William Saliba joined Arsenal FC in 2019 for a transfer fee in the region of £27 million. He was sent on loan to Saint-Étienne, OGC Nice, and Marseille.
Loan Spells
Saint-Étienne
He returned to the club, helping them to finish second during the 2019–20 Coupe de France.
OGC Nice
Saliba was on the move to OGC for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.
Marseille
He joined Marseille for his third loan, still following his move to Arsenal FC. He was key to the club's progression to the Europa Conference League semifinals and secured Champions League football the following season.
Saliba's performance throughout the season earned him the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award and a spot on the Team of the Year shortlist.
William Saliba returned to Arsenal and solidified his position in the first team.
Awards
UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year (2021–22)
UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2021–22)
UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (2024)
The Best FIFA Men's 11 (2024)
International Career
William Saliba represents the French national team at the international level. He was part of the team that finished runners-up in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He also played in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League and the UEFA Euro 2024.