Caleb Wiley
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Caleb Ryan Wiley[1] | ||
| Date of birth | December 22, 2004[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Strasbourg (on loan from Chelsea) | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2022 | Atlanta United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Atlanta United 2 | 33 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Atlanta United | 80 | (6) |
| 2024– | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Strasbourg (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2020 | United States U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | United States U20 | 10 | (1) |
| 2023– | United States U23 | 8 | (0) |
| 2023– | United States | 2 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 30, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:09, August 2, 2024 (UTC) | |||
Caleb Ryan Wiley (born December 22, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, on loan from Premier League side Chelsea, and the United States national team.[2]
Club career
[edit]Atlanta United
[edit]Early career
[edit]Wiley grew up in Atlanta's Morningside neighborhood, playing soccer, football, basketball, and baseball in elementary school before focusing on soccer as he grew older.[3] At 11 years old, Wiley participated in an open tryout for enrollment in Atlanta United's youth academy, and secured one of 30 spots on the fledgling club's U-12 team.[4] Joining the academy just before the professional outfit began their inaugural Major League Soccer season, Wiley remained heavily involved with the club through his debut with Atlanta United 2 in 2020. In 2018, Wiley served as a ball boy as Atlanta defeated the Portland Timbers in the 2018 MLS Cup final.[5]
In July 2020, Wiley made his professional debut with Atlanta's USL Championship affiliate, appearing in a 2–1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[6]
Professional
[edit]On January 18, 2022, Wiley signed a homegrown player contract with Atlanta United.[7][8] In February, he made his MLS debut against Sporting Kansas City, scoring late in Atlanta's 3–1 victory.[9] With the team suffering from a number of injuries, Wiley found himself moving up the depth chart, finishing the 2022 season with 26 league appearances to his name.[10]
In February 2023, Wiley was named amongst American Soccer Now's top 20 young Americans to watch during the 2023 Major League Soccer season.[11] It didn't take Wiley long to live up to those expectations, scoring twice and providing an additional assist in Atlanta's week three victory over Charlotte FC.[12] At 18 years and 79 days of age, he became the fifth-youngest player in league history to contribute to three goals in a single game.[13] As a result of that performance, he was named to the league's Team of the Matchday for week three[14] and was named Player of the Week.[15] He added his third goal of the season the following week in a 5–1 victory over Portland.[16] Wiley concluded the season with four goals in 33 MLS appearances, as Atlanta were eliminated from the playoffs by eventual champions Columbus. Wiley was believed to have a high upside, but remained "an incomplete attacking player" as well as "a flawed defensive one" according to anaylsts from The Athletic, owing to lapses in his defensive decision-making and awareness.[17]
Chelsea
[edit]On July 22, 2024, Premier League club Chelsea announced the signing of Wiley on a six-year contract,[18] paying a transfer fee of approximately £8.5 million.[19]
Loan to Strasbourg
[edit]On August 11, 2024, Wiley was loaned out to BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on a season-long deal.[20] He made his competitive debut on August 18, 2024 in Strasbourg's 1–1 draw with Montpellier.[21]
International career
[edit]In early 2020, Wiley, alongside Atlanta United Academy teammate Efrain Morales, was called up to the United States U17 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament taking place in England.[22] He made his youth international debut on February 19, 2020, playing the entirety of a 2–1 defeat to Spain.[23] In November 2021, at just 16 years of age, he was called up to the United States U20 roster.[24]
On April 19, 2023, Wiley made his senior national team debut in a 1–1 draw in a friendly against Mexico.[25]
On October 8, Wiley was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan.[26]
Player profile
[edit]Style of play
[edit]Wiley is known for his pace, crossing, and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, marking him as a versatile option in the fullback position.[27] He has additionally been utilized as a wingback and a winger during his professional career.[17]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played August 30, 2024[2]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlanta United 2 | 2020 | USL | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| 2021 | USL | 22 | 0 | — | — | — | 22 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 33 | 0 | — | — | — | 33 | 0 | |||||
| Atlanta United | 2022 | MLS | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | 26 | 1 | |||
| 2023 | MLS | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 36 | 4 | |
| 2024 | MLS | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 77 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 83 | 6 | ||
| Chelsea | 2024–25 | Premier League | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Strasbourg (loan) | 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 113 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 119 | 6 | ||
- ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup
- ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
- ^ Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
International
[edit]- As of match played January 20, 2024[2]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Squad List – FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023: USA" (PDF). FIFA. May 18, 2023. p. 23. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c "USA – C. Wiley – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ Bagby, Dyana (February 27, 2022). "Homegrown Talent: Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley takes soccer skills from Morningside to Mercedes-Benz". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Garbus, Rachel (April 21, 2023). "How Caleb Wiley went from a kid from Morningside to an Atlanta United star". Atlanta. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Sciaretta, Brian (August 24, 2022). "At just 17, Wiley impressing in Atlanta while aiming for big role with the U.S. U-20s". American Soccer Now. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta United II – 11 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown Deal | Atlanta United FC".
- ^ Roberson, Doug (January 18, 2022). "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown deal". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Henry Jr., Larry (February 28, 2022). "Caleb Wiley savors "special moment" in scoring on Atlanta United debut". SBI Soccer. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Bagby, Dyana (November 24, 2022). "Caleb Wiley a bright spot during tough year for Atlanta United". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Sciaretta, Brian (February 17, 2023). "McGlynn, Tolkin, & Wiley top list of 20 Young Americans to watch in 2023 MLS season". American Soccer Now. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Roberson, Doug (March 11, 2023). "Caleb Wiley helps Atlanta United past Charlotte". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "3 - At 18 years 79 days, @ATLUTD's Caleb Wiley (2 goals, 1 assist) is the fifth-youngest player to contribute to three goals in a single match in MLS history. Stripes". Twitter. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Roberson, Doug (March 13, 2023). "Two Atlanta United players on MLS team of the week". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley named Player of the Matchday". Major League Soccer. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Suggs, Donnell (March 18, 2023). "United winger Caleb Wiley can't stop scoring". Atlanta Voice. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Twomey, Liam (July 29, 2024). "Who is Caleb Wiley and why have Chelsea signed him?". The Athletic. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "Caleb Wiley completes Chelsea transfer". Chelsea F.C. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "Chelsea sign USMNT left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United for reported £8.5m fee". The Guardian. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "Caleb Wiley prêté au Racing" [Caleb Wiley loaned to Racing] (in French). RC Strasbourg Alsace. August 11, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Tolmich, Ryan (August 18, 2024). "Americans Abroad Roundup: Caleb Wiley makes Ligue 1 debut while Malik Tillman and Richie Ledezma lead PSV". Goal.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Two Academy Players to represent US U-17s to kick off 2020-21 cycle". atlutd.com. February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ "Spain U17 vs. United States U17 – 19 February 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ Gowder, Grey (November 5, 2021). "Atlanta United Academy prospect Caleb Wiley called into USYNT U-20 camp". Dirty South Soccer. SB Nation. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "United States vs Mexico match summary". MLSSoccer.com. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Twenty-three Players Called to U.s. Olympic Men's Soccer Team Training Camp as Preparations for Paris 2024 Kick Off in Phoenix". ussoccer.com. October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Who is Chelsea's new USMNT wonderkid, Caleb Wiley?". Trigger the Press. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Caleb Wiley at US Soccer Development Academy
- Caleb Wiley at U.S. Soccer
- Caleb Wiley at Soccerway.com
- Caleb Wiley at National-Football-Teams.com
- Caleb Wiley at FBref.com
- Caleb Wiley at Major League Soccer
- Caleb Wiley at L'Équipe (in French)
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