William Saliba
Arsenal's defensive rock. Saliba's composure, pace, and reading of the game have made him one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League.
2025-26 Season
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 34 | 2 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Champions League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| International | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
World Cup History
This will be Saliba's first World Cup at age 25. Having established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League at Arsenal, he enters the tournament as France's first-choice defender alongside Upamecano.
His composure on the ball, pace in recovery, and aerial dominance make him the ideal modern centre-back. A strong World Cup could cement his status as the best defender in the world.
| Tournament | Apps | Goals | Assists | Team Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First World Cup | ||||
Tournament Projection
Based on current form, historical data, and team role.
Player Props
Value Pick
Over 2.5 Tournament Goals looks like the play. Pulisic's 0.04 G/90 rate this season, combined with being the primary creator and penalty taker for a home nation expected to go deep, makes this line hittable. In 2022 he scored the biggest goal of the tournament for the US despite only playing ~240 minutes. With a projected 420+ minutes in 2026, the math favors the over.