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American soccer player

Caleb Wiley
Wiley with Strasbourg in 2024
Personal information
Full name Caleb Ryan Wiley
Date of birth (2004-12-22) December 22, 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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 77 (6)
2024– Chelsea 0 (0)
2024– → Strasbourg (loan) 6 (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 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 24, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:09, September 10, 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.

Club career

Atlanta United

Early career

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. 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. 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.

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.

Professional

On January 18, 2022, Wiley signed a homegrown player contract with Atlanta United. In February, he made his MLS debut against Sporting Kansas City, scoring late in Atlanta's 3–1 victory. 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.

In February 2023, Wiley was named amongst American Soccer Now's top 20 young Americans to watch during the 2023 Major League Soccer season. 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. 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. As a result of that performance, he was named to the league's Team of the Matchday for week three and was named Player of the Week. He added his third goal of the season the following week in a 5–1 victory over Portland. 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.

Chelsea

On July 22, 2024, Premier League club Chelsea announced the signing of Wiley on a six-year contract, paying a transfer fee of approximately £8.5 million.

Loan to Strasbourg

On August 11, 2024, Wiley was loaned out to BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on a season-long deal. He made his competitive debut on August 18, 2024 in Strasbourg's 1–1 draw with Montpellier.

International career

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. He made his youth international debut on February 19, 2020, playing the entirety of a 2–1 defeat to Spain. In November 2021, at just 16 years of age, he was called up to the United States U20 roster.

On April 12, 2023, Wiley received his first called up to the USMNT. Seven days later, he made his senior national team debut in a 1–1 draw in a friendly against Mexico.

On October 8, Wiley was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan. In July 2024, he was called up to the United States under-23 national team to compete in 2024 Summer Olympics.

Player profile

Style of play

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. He has additionally been utilized as a wingback and a winger during his professional career.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played November 24, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup 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 0 3 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 6 0 0 0 — — 6 0
Career total 116 6 1 0 2 0 3 0 122 6
  1. Includes U.S. Open Cup
  2. Appearances in Leagues Cup
  3. Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs

International

As of match played September 10, 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2023 1 0
2024 2 0
Total 3 0

Honors

Individual

  • 2023 MLS Player of the Matchday: Matchday 3

References

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External links

RC Strasbourg Alsace – current squad
United States men's soccer squad – 2024 Summer Olympics
United States
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