Caleb Wiley
Atlanta United academy product turned Chelsea signing, now on loan at Strasbourg.
Caleb Ryan Wiley (born December 22, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for club Chelsea, currently on loan at Strasbourg.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Caleb Ryan Wiley
- Born
- 22 December 2004
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
- Height
- 1.80 m / 5 ft 11 in
- Current club
- Preston North End (on loan from Chelsea)
- Position
- Left-back
Lore & Background
Wiley grew up in Atlanta's Morningside neighborhood, playing multiple sports before focusing on soccer. At 11, he earned a spot in Atlanta United's U-12 academy. He served as a ball boy during the 2018 MLS Cup final. He made his professional debut with Atlanta United 2 in July 2020.
He signed a homegrown contract with Atlanta United on January 18, 2022, and made his MLS debut on February 27, 2022, a 3–0 loss to Sporting Kansas City. He finished the 2022 season with 22 regular-season appearances and 1 playoff appearance, totaling 23 across all competitions. In 2023, he scored twice and assisted once in a week three win over Charlotte FC, becoming the fifth-youngest player to score twice and assist once in a single MLS game since 2018.
He ended the 2023 season with four goals in 31 MLS regular-season appearances (plus one playoff appearance). Chelsea signed him on July 22, 2024, for £8.5 million. He was loaned to Strasbourg for the 2024–25 season.
Reader's Guide
Wiley is known for his pace, crossing, and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He has been utilized as a left-back, left wing-back, and winger.
Did You Know?
- Wiley made his senior USMNT debut on April 19, 2023, in a 1–1 draw against Mexico.
- He was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday and Player of the Week after his two-goal, one-assist game in 2023.
- Wiley was called up to the United States under-23 team for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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