William Saliba is a French centre-back and one of the most complete defenders in the Premier League. Signed from Saint-Étienne in 2019, he was loaned back to them and then to Nice and Marseille before returning to north London and making his competitive Arsenal debut in 2022. He won the Premier League with the club in 2025-26.
Quick, strong and calm under pressure, he reads the game early and rarely needs to dive in. His partnership with Gabriel Magalhães is the foundation of Mikel Arteta’s back line, and he carries the ball out from defence with real authority. In a 2026-27 squad that also includes Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié and Ezri Konsa, he remains the cornerstone of the defence.
This page brings together our latest Saliba coverage: injury news, contract updates, links to other clubs, France call-ups and match analysis. We examine how he organises the line, what he does best in the build-up, and how Arsenal’s defensive record leans on him. If you want to follow the Frenchman’s season in detail, everything is gathered here for you.

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