CM
Nathan-Dylan Saliba
CM · Midfielder · Defensive midfielder
21y·🇨🇦Canada
Apps27
Min1,750
G2P65
A1P55
xG1.8P65
xA0.8P55
Rating6.80
Form
DWWDL
Strong sampleProspect (≤22)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.19
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.77%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.97
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.61
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.20
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.5
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.49.4%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.13
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.18
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.55
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.2
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.1.76
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.31
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.14
Radar
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Midfielder · Defensive midfielder
A defensively dominant midfielder who excels at breaking up opposition play. Development note: at 21, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
outstanding tacklesstrong shotsstrong shots on target
A high-upside young midfielder with clear strengths to develop further.
Role Suitability
Defensive Midfielder