112 2ND ANNIVERSARY WILLIAM SALIBA
112 2ND ANNIVERSARY WILLIAM SALIBA
Position:
CB
Alt Position:
No ALT
Height:
193 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
120 Pace
48 Shooting
91 Passing
107 Dribbling
139 Defending
132 Physical
151 Pace
60 Shooting
109 Passing
138 Dribbling
197 Defending
175 Physical
Work Rate: Medium/High
Traits:
Long Passer
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Centre Back
2x Stopper
1x Physical
Shards: 800
Detail Review
Pace
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Saliba’s pace is superb for a center-back. His acceleration allows him to close down strikers quickly, while his top-end speed helps him recover easily when caught high up the pitch. He feels smooth and composed when tracking back, which makes him a nightmare for quick attackers. (9.3/10)
Passing
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Passing is the one area where Saliba could improve. While his short passes and build-up play are fine, his long distribution under pressure can be inconsistent. He’s reliable for recycling possession but not the best for breaking lines with risky passes. (8.3/10)
Defending
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Defensively, Saliba is a masterclass in timing and positioning. His tackling is clean, his interceptions are smart, and he reads the game better than most defenders. Rarely caught out of position, he’s calm under pressure and doesn’t dive into unnecessary challenges. (9.6/10)
Physical
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Physically dominant. His strength, balance, and aggression make him a wall in duels. He holds off strong attackers with ease and wins almost every aerial battle. Combined with his composure, he feels both powerful and elegant on the ball. (9.5/10)
Work Rates
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His Medium/High work rates are perfect for a defender he stays disciplined, holds his defensive line, and rarely pushes out unnecessarily. This helps maintain defensive structure and keeps him reliable at the back. (9.4/10) !
Traits
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Saliba lacks key traits like Power Header or Dives Into Tackles, which slightly limit his overall impact, especially in build-up play and set-piece dominance. He’s already elite, but those traits would’ve made him next level. (7.5/10) !
Final Verdict
William Saliba is a complete modern defender, fast, powerful, and incredibly intelligent. His defensive awareness and physicality make him one of the toughest players to face, only slightly held back by limited passing traits
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Disclaimer
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