Nathan Saliba.
You are the man.
And I genuinely think you’re going to attract a lot of interest after this World Cup.
I’ve watched him before at club level, but what impresses me is that he’s showing the exact same qualities on the biggest stage.
Technically, he’s outstanding.
The quality of his first touch, the way he manipulates the ball in tight spaces and the intelligence behind his decisions make him such an enjoyable midfielder to watch.
He always seems one step ahead.
For a midfielder, he’s constantly arriving in dangerous areas. Making runs beyond the opposition defenders, attacking spaces around the box and always looking to contribute in the final third.
His shooting deserves a mention too.
Very clean technique, good placement and the confidence to shoot the ball when opportunities appear.
But he’s not one of those midfielders who only shows up when his team has the ball.
Defensively, he puts in the work.
Recovers possession, competes in duels, covers ground and makes life difficult for opponents in midfield.
A player who can influence games on both sides of the ball.
Coming from Montreal and now performing like this on the world stage, it genuinely feels like a matter of time before he takes the next big step in his career.
A top player.
Team 🇨🇦⚽️,Coaché par un 🇺🇸, ignore un de ses meilleurs joueurs, le québécois Nathan Saliba, pour un match ultime de la Coupe du Monde…
On s’entend que ce serait un GROS scandale au Québec dans le passé..🙄
@PaulPlamondon@JiCLajoie
I know we lost, but what a fucking ball from Luc De Fougerolles, what an unbelievable touch and pass from Saliba and an outstanding lunging finish from Promise David.
All three players nowhere on the radar a few years ago.
The future is bright!
#CanMNT
🇨🇦🪄 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗔 (𝟮𝟮) is the midfielder with MOST EXPECTED ASSISTS PER 90’ in this World Cup according to CIES.
He also has 3 G/A in only 123 minutes played.
𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗡. ⭐️
🇨🇦 4-0 🇶🇦
GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL NATHAN SALIBA!!! 🔥⚽🍁
A SPECIAL GOAL. ❤️
Saliba finds the net for Canada and dedicates it to his injured teammate Ismaël Koné. 🙏🇨🇦
Football is more than a game. This one's for Koné. 💙
WHAT A MOMENT FOR CANADA! 🍁🏆
Ismaël Koné is appreciative of the kind gesture Nathan Saliba did after his goal vs Qatar: 🇨🇦⚽️❤️
“Bigger than the game. A real brother.”
Still absolutely heartbroken and gutted by Isma’s injury. Wishing him the speediest of recoveries, InShaaAllah. 💔😢🤲
🍁Nathan Saliba vs le Qatar:
⚽️ 1 but
🎯 1 passe décisive
🔑 2 passes clés
🎯 94 % de passes réussies
🛡️ 1 tacle
💪 2 duels remportés
🏃♂️ 4,1 km parcourus
⏱️ 33 minutes
En peu de temps, Saliba a prouvé qu'il sera dur à écarter du onze partant face à la Suisse. #CANMNT
Nathan Saliba mérite un départ contre la Suisse. Travailleur acharné, il ne ménage jamais ses efforts défensifs et possède les qualités offensives pour faire une différence.
Avec la perte d’Ismaël Koné, l’occasion est parfaite pour voir un autre Québécois briller. #CANMNT
🇨🇦 NATHAN SALIBA(22) WITH A BRILLIANT CAMEO
HIS NUMBERS Vs. QATAR
33' MINS PLAYED
39 TOUCHES
1 GOAL SCORED
1 ASSIST PROVIDED
94% PASS ACCURACY
2 CHANCES CREATED
1 TACKLE WON
3 RECOVERIES
2 DUELS WON
TOP TALENT 💫💎
#CanMNT#NathanSaliba#Canada#FIFAWorldCup
🇨🇦 l Nathan Saliba à la CDM contre le Qatar
⏲️ 33 minutes jouées
⚽️ 1 but
🅰️ 1 assist
👟 39 touches de balle
🪄 94% passes réussies (31/33)
💪 3 récupérations
L'Anderlechtois était en feu ! ✨