Villarreal- Games
- 9
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 548
- 61 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.4 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 0.5 xA
Player profile
548 min · vs 96 attacking midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Defensive midfielder in a number 10 role
Saliba defends like a holding midfielder from attacking midfield for Villarreal: tackles and interceptions near the top of the group, headers and duels won, and accurate passing. In attack he gives almost nothing, with the fewest touches in the box in the group and very few chances created. From 548 minutes.
Key strengths
Tackles and intercepts. Tackles 2.79 and interceptions 1.31 per 90, both top 5% of attacking midfielders.
Accurate passer. Pass accuracy 88.8% (top 8%) and passes into the final third 6.57 (top 14%).
Wins his duels. Duels won 52.2% (top 17%) and aerials won 0.98 (top 20%).
Areas for development
No box presence. Touches in the box 1.15 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Creates little. Chances created 0.49 per 90, 3rd percentile.
Poor chances. Non-penalty xG 0.07 per 90, 5th percentile, and no goals yet.
Similar players
- Martin Adeline Hamburger SVTackles 95 v 94 and interceptions 95 v 96.
- Angel Gomes MarseillePass accuracy 92 v 85 and shots 13 v 19.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Tackles and intercepts. Tackles 2.79 and interceptions 1.31 per 90, both top 5% of attacking midfielders.
Accurate passer. Pass accuracy 88.8% (top 8%) and passes into the final third 6.57 (top 14%).
Wins his duels. Duels won 52.2% (top 17%) and aerials won 0.98 (top 20%).
Areas for development
No box presence. Touches in the box 1.15 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Creates little. Chances created 0.49 per 90, 3rd percentile.
Poor chances. Non-penalty xG 0.07 per 90, 5th percentile, and no goals yet.
Similar players
- Martin Adeline Hamburger SVTackles 95 v 94 and interceptions 95 v 96.
- Angel Gomes MarseillePass accuracy 92 v 85 and shots 13 v 19.
Against 99 attacking midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of attacking midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 5 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (15%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 17%, Middle third 57%, Final third 25%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaLiga | 6 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 6 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Champions League | 3 | 194 | 0 | 1 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 3 | 2 | 7.05 |
9 games
