Career Timeline of Nathan Saliba: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nathan Saliba made an impact.

Nathan-Dylan Saliba is a Canadian professional soccer player. He currently plays for CF Montréal in Major League Soccer (MLS). He is also a member of the Canada national team, representing his country in international competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Represented Canada at Danone Nations Cup

In 2016, Nathan Saliba represented Canada at the Danone Nations Cup, marking an early achievement in his international career.

2017: Joined Montreal Impact Academy

In 2017, Nathan Saliba joined the Montreal Impact Academy, marking a step forward in his youth soccer career.

2019: Debut in Canadian Youth Program

In 2019, Nathan Saliba made his debut in the Canadian youth program at a camp with the Canada U15 team and was subsequently named to the roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.

December 15, 2020: Unused Substitute in CONCACAF Champions League

On December 15, 2020, Nathan Saliba was an unused substitute in the Montreal Impact's CONCACAF Champions League match against C.D. Olimpia, marking his first experience with the first team.

December 2020: Signed First Professional Contract

In December 2020, Nathan Saliba signed his first professional contract with the Montreal Impact, later renamed CF Montreal, marking his entry into professional soccer.

December 2022: Signed Two-Year Extension with Montreal

In December 2022, Nathan Saliba signed a two-year contract extension with CF Montréal, solidifying his place with the club.

2022: Named to Provisional Roster for Canada U20 Team

In 2022, Nathan Saliba was named to the provisional roster for the Canada U20 team ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, though he wasn't named to the final roster.

February 25, 2023: Professional Debut

On February 25, 2023, Nathan Saliba made his professional debut, starting the season opener against Inter Miami CF.

February 2024: Named to Canadian Senior Provisional Roster

In February 2024, Nathan Saliba was named to the Canadian senior provisional roster for the 2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs against Trinidad and Tobago, marking a potential step up to the senior national team.

August 2024: Called Up to Canada for Friendlies

In August 2024, Nathan Saliba received a call-up to the Canadian national team for friendlies against the United States and Mexico, replacing Samuel Adekugbe due to injury.

June 2025: Named to Squad for 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup

In June 2025, Nathan Saliba was named to the squad for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. On June 17, he scored his first international goal in Canada's opening game against Honduras, a 6-0 victory at BC Place.