Nathan Saliba
Central midfielder · Villarreal · La Liga · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-09
Nathan Saliba, 22, plays as a central midfielder for Villarreal in the La Liga. This season: 4 appearances, 296 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.82. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for tackles, interceptions and pass accuracy %.
Profile
- Club
- Villarreal
- League
- La Liga
- Position
- Central midfielder
- Age
- 22
- Nationality
- Canada
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Against every midfielder in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 4 (3) | – |
| Minutes | 296 | – |
| Average rating | 6.82 | – |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.22 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 |
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.61 |
| Passes | 191 | 58.07 |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.6 | – |
| Tackles | 11 | 3.34 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.82 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.82 |
| Duels won | 22 | 6.69 |
| Aerial duels won | 5 | 1.52 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.22 |
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.91 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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