Nathan Saliba

CAN

• #25 • Center Midfielder

Nathan Saliba

CAN

• #25 • Center Midfielder

Club

Villarreal

League

La Liga

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Ball-Winning Midfielder

Birthdate (Age)

Feb 7, 2004 (22)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'9"

Weight

157 lb

National Team

Canada

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

143/974

Impact score

7.5

29/974

Midfielder rank

18th

18/261

All rank

52nd

52/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

43rd/253 MID

Shooting

21st/182 MID

71.5

Passing

105th/253 MID

69.4

On Ball Attacking

67th/241 MID

66.9

Duel

42nd/238 MID

70.2

Ball Control

49th/252 MID

69.5

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

207

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 30, 8:00pm UTC

Villarreal

Espanyol

Estadio de la Cerámica

Nov 3, 8:00pm UTC

Villarreal

PSG

Estadio de la Cerámica • Paramount+

Nov 8, 5:30pm UTC

Villarreal

Getafe

Estadio de la Cerámica

News

Oct 24, 2026

Still unavailable

Saliba (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Valencia.

Analysis: Saliba misses out after experiencing discomfort during Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The midfielder has been unable to recover in time for the derby. His absence leaves Villarreal without an important midfield option, with Pape Gueye and Carlos Macia starting in midfield.

Oct 23, 2026

Facing late fitness test

Saliba (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's derby against Valencia after experiencing discomfort during Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Liverpool, according to coach Inigo Perez. "He has some discomfort, we will see if he can join us."

Analysis: Saliba faces a late fitness assessment ahead of Saturday's derby against Valencia after picking up an injury during Tuesday's 4-3 Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The Canadian midfielder delivered an impressive performance before being forced off, providing an assist for Sergi Cardona's 29th minute goal with a well-placed through ball. Although the exact nature and severity of his injury remain unclear, coach Perez confirmed that Saliba is still experiencing discomfort, leaving his availability dependent on how he progresses before kickoff. His potential absence would deprive Villarreal of an important midfield option, particularly following his productive display in European competition. Pape Gueye and Santi Comesana would be among the alternatives available to cover the central midfield positions if Saliba is unable to feature.