Centre-Back

William Saliba

Arsenal

G± - Plus Minus Goals

+1.12 goals

8 of 306

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

+7.2%

2 of 306

Team Difference Maker

49%

33 of 68 weeks in team's top 3

In Top 150

100%

68 of 68 weeks in top 150

G± - Plus Minus Goals

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

About William Saliba

William Saliba is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Arsenal in the English Premier League. Known for his composure on the ball and impressive physical presence, Saliba has developed a reputation for his strong defensive capabilities and adept reading of the game. Since joining Arsenal, he has become a key figure in their defensive lineup, demonstrating both leadership and technical skill. Internationally, he represents France, further showcasing his talent on the global stage. Prior to his time at Arsenal, Saliba garnered experience at Saint-Étienne, where he honed his skills and attracted attention from top European clubs. Saliba's ability to maintain calm under pressure and make crucial interceptions marks him as one of the promising centre-backs in modern football.

Last Games

1 Mar

ArsenalvsChelsea

2:1

22 Feb

ArsenalvsTottenham Hotspur

1:4

18 Feb

ArsenalvsWolverhampton Wanderers

2:2

7 Feb

ArsenalvsSunderland

3:0

31 Jan

ArsenalvsLeeds United

0:4

Data explained

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.