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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first steps for a compact central midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable speed, more mobile than quick. (conf 0.35)
Low centre of gravity helps him turn in tight spaces. (conf 0.4)
Covers a lot of ground as a box-to-box midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Control
Tidy first touch that suits playing between the lines. (conf 0.4)
Carries the ball into space and links play. (conf 0.4)
Small frame limits holding the ball against physical opponents. (conf 0.35)
Hits the ball cleanly, scoring a handful at club and country. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Combines simply and keeps the ball moving. (conf 0.4)
Can switch play but not his main strength. (conf 0.35)
Not a notable crosser; his deliveries come from central areas. (conf 0.3)
Sees forward runs and passes for a developing midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Occasional goals in MLS and Belgium, not a finisher. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable choices of shot from midfield. (conf 0.35)
Arrives in the box from midfield with timing. (conf 0.4)
No known set-piece or long-range shooting reputation so far. (conf 0.3)
Duels
At 1.74 m he is rarely the one winning aerial duels. (conf 0.35)
Competes well for his size, helped by energy. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Active presser, in line with his box-to-box role. (conf 0.4)
Adds tackles and interceptions in midfield. (conf 0.4)
Learning positional discipline in a bigger league. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Calm on the ball for his age; unproven in La Liga. (conf 0.4)
Sensible choices, with reduced sample in Spain. (conf 0.4)
Hard-working midfielder with high energy output. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No notable injury record available, so a neutral rating. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Still 22 with senior caps and a step up to a bigger league. (conf 0.45)
Canada international with a recent move to La Liga, not yet well known. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nathan Saliba is a Canadian central midfielder, compact and energetic, who offers pressing and box-to-box running. Born in Longueuil, Quebec, he came through the Montreal Impact academy, debuted for CF Montréal in 2023 and moved to Anderlecht in 2025. He signed for Villarreal from Anderlecht in August 2026 on a deal running to 2031. He is a Canada international who scored at the 2025 Gold Cup.
Named Canada Soccer Young Player of the Year in 2024.
Signed for Villarreal from Anderlecht in August 2026.