William Alain André Gabriel Saliba, a talented footballer from France, has established himself as a standout centre-back for Arsenal in the prestigious English Premier League.
Furthermore, his exceptional skills also allowed him to showcase his abilities on the international stage as a member of the French national team.
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- Full name: William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
- Stage Name: William Saliba
- Date of birth: March 24, 2001
- Age: 22 years old
- Place of birth: Bondy, France,
- Nationality: Cameroon
- Occupation: soccer player
- Height: 1.93m
- Parents: Cécile Saliba and Jean-Michel Saliba.
- Siblings: 5
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $1.5 million.
Early life and education
Saliba’s birthplace is Bondy, France; he was born on March 24, 2001. His father is from Cameroon, while his mother is French.
He was raised by his parents, Cécile Saliba and Jean-Michel Saliba. He grew up with five siblings, whom they did not name to the public.
Professional footballer William Saliba has not shared any information regarding his educational background.
Career
After starting his journey at AS Saint-Étienne’s youth academy, the talented individual made a successful professional debut in September 2018.
Showing remarkable skill and dedication, he quickly earned a place in the Saint-Étienne first team, becoming a consistent player on the pitch. He not only impressed with his performances but was also recognised for his outstanding ability when he was awarded the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award in 2019.
In July 2019, William Saliba completed a £27 million transfer to Arsenal. However, instead of joining the club immediately, he was loaned back to Saint-Étienne for the 2019–20 season.
After a year on loan, Saliba finally joined Arsenal in July 2020. However, his time with the club did not last long, as he was once again loaned out for the 2020–21 season, this time to Nice.
Awards and nominations
Nomination
- Golden Boy
- French Footballer of the Year
Social media
- Instagram: @william.saliba_
- Twitter: @wsaliba4
- Facebook: @WilliamSalibaOfficial
Personal life
Saliba, being a private individual, has kept a low profile when it comes to revealing details about his personal life to the public. However, it is well known that he values his family and friends very much, which shows his strong bond with them. Furthermore, another known aspect is Saliba’s unwavering devotion to his faith as a devout Muslim.
Net worth
William Saliba’s net worth is believed to be around $1.5 million. This includes his salary from Arsenal, the team he currently plays for, and the lucrative endorsement deals he has with popular brands like Nike and Adidas.
