Here is all you need to know about Caleb Wiley, the American football player along with his age, height, bio and salary
Caleb Wiley is set to join Chelsea from Atlanta United for a reported fee of £8.5 million, stated BBC.
Before going on loan to Strasbourg, the youngster will ink a seven-year contract in West London. Here is all you need to know about the player who has might be seen donning the Blues jersey.
Who is Chelsea’s Caleb Wiley, bio, age, height, family, parents, high school, contract, salary and position
Caleb Ryan Wiley is an American football player who was born on December 22, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The 19-year-old, who plays as a left back defender for his team stands 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.
Caleb attended the Morningside Elementary in Atlanta and was part of ATLUTD’s first crop of kid players, earning a spot on the U-12 team when the club launched in 2016.
A look at Caleb Wiley’s career
Caleb Wiley is currently playing for Atlanta United, a team which participates in Major League Soccer (MLS). He also represents the United States National Team. He is a product of the team he is playing for right now.
At the age of eleven, Wiley participated in the Atlanta United academy shortly before the professional team’s inaugural Major League Soccer season got underway. The young player made his debut with Atlanta United 2 in 2020.
Wiley was a ball boy when Atlanta overcame the Portland Timbers in the 2018 MLS Cup final. The rising star played in his first-ever professional game in July 2020 against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, for Atlanta’s USL Championship affiliate.
It was 2022 when he signed his first professional contract with Atlanta United. He then went on to make his MLS debut against Sporting Kansas City.
It was a debut to remember. Not only did he play his first-ever game in the league, but he also scored a goal.
Waley continued to impress everyone in the league following his impressive performance. He was even named one of American Soccer Now’s top 20 young Americans to watch in early 2023.
At eighteen years and 79 days, he became the fifth-youngest player in league history when he scored three goals in a single game.
In addition to being a member of the USA roster for the summer Olympics in Paris, Wiley has made two appearances for his country.
Caleb Wiley’s parents
Caleb Wiley’’s father’s name is Chris Wiley. His father has been a business owner in Atlanta since 1997 and owns Oz Pizza, a pizza restaurant with three locations around the city.
Caleb Wiley’s salary
Caleb Wiley signed a 4 year contract with Atlanta United FC and earned a base salary of $150,000 at the club. While he was paid $2,885 per week at Atlanta, his Chelsea salary isn’t known but he is set to sign a seven year deal at the club as he seals his move for $11 million.