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Caleb Wiley

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Caleb Wiley
Wiley with Strasbourg in 2024
Personal information
Full name Caleb Ryan Wiley[1]
Date of birth (2004-12-22) December 22, 2004 (age 21)[1]
Place of birth Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Preston North End
(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)
2024–2025 → Strasbourg (loan) 6 (0)
2025–2026 → Watford (loan) 15 (0)
2026– → Preston North End (loan) 3 (1)
International career‡
2020 United States U17 3 (0)
2021–2023 United States U20 10 (1)
2023– United States U23 8 (0)
2023–2024 United States 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 01:45, 19 September 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of September 10, 2024

Caleb Ryan Wiley (born December 22, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for EFL Championship club Preston North End, on loan from Premier League club Chelsea.[2]

Club career

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Atlanta United

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Early career

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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

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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][non-primary source needed] 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 analysts from The Athletic, owing to lapses in his defensive decision-making and awareness.[17]

Chelsea

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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

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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]

Loan to Watford

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On February 3, 2025, Wiley was recalled from his loan at Strasbourg and joined EFL Championship club Watford on loan.[22] On July 22, 2025, Watford extended his loan for one more season.[23] However, the loan was terminated on January 9, 2026.[24]

Loan to Preston North End

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On August 28, 2026, Wiley joined EFL Championship club Preston North End on loan for a season.[25] On 1 September 2026, he scored his first goal on his debut for the club, a 3–1 defeat to Bristol City.

International career

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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.[26] He made his youth international debut on February 19, 2020, playing the entirety of a 2–1 defeat to Spain.[27] In November 2021, at just 16 years of age, he was called up to the United States U20 roster.[28]

On April 12, 2023, Wiley received his first called up to the USMNT.[29] Seven days later, he made his senior national team debut in a 1–1 draw in a friendly against Mexico.[30]

On October 8, Wiley was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan.[31] In July 2024, he was called up to the United States under-23 national team to compete in 2024 Summer Olympics.[32]

Player profile

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Style of play

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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.[33] He has additionally been utilized as a wingback and a winger during his professional career.[17]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played September 1, 2026[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta United 2 2020 USL 110———110
2021 USL 220———220
Total 330———330
Atlanta United 2022 MLS 261———261
2023 MLS 304102[b]03[c]0364
2024 MLS 211———211
Total 776102030836
Chelsea 2024–25 Premier League —————
Strasbourg (loan) 2024–25 Ligue 1 60———60
Watford (loan) 2024–25 Championship 100———100
2025–26 Championship 5000——50
Total 15000——150
Preston North End (loan) 2026–27 Championship 2100—0021
Career total 13371020301397
  1. ↑ Includes U.S. Open Cup
  2. ↑ Appearances in Leagues Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs

International

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As of match played September 10, 2024[2]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
United States 202310
202420
Total30

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "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.
  2. 1 2 3 "USA – C. Wiley – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Garbus, Rachel (April 21, 2023). "How Caleb Wiley went from a kid from Morningside to an Atlanta United star". Atlanta. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta United II – 11 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown Deal | Atlanta United FC".
  8. ↑ Roberson, Doug (January 18, 2022). "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown deal". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  9. ↑ Henry Jr., Larry (February 28, 2022). "Caleb Wiley savors "special moment" in scoring on Atlanta United debut". SBI Soccer. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  10. ↑ Bagby, Dyana (November 24, 2022). "Caleb Wiley a bright spot during tough year for Atlanta United". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Roberson, Doug (March 11, 2023). "Caleb Wiley helps Atlanta United past Charlotte". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ Roberson, Doug (March 13, 2023). "Two Atlanta United players on MLS team of the week". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley named Player of the Matchday". Major League Soccer. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  16. ↑ Suggs, Donnell (March 18, 2023). "United winger Caleb Wiley can't stop scoring". Atlanta Voice. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  17. 1 2 Twomey, Liam (July 29, 2024). "Who is Caleb Wiley and why have Chelsea signed him?". The Athletic. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Caleb Wiley completes Chelsea transfer". Chelsea F.C. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Chelsea sign USMNT left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United for reported £8.5m fee". The Guardian. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  20. ↑ Krauth, Baptiste (August 11, 2024). "Caleb Wiley prêté au Racing" [Caleb Wiley loaned to Racing]. Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace – Site officiel (in French). RC Strasbourg Alsace. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ "Caleb Wiley completes Championship loan move". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Official: Wiley Rejoins Hornets On Loan". www.watfordfc.com. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Caleb Wiley recalled from loan". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Caleb Wiley seals loan switch". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Two Academy Players to represent US U-17s to kick off 2020–21 cycle". atlutd.com. February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  27. ↑ "Spain U17 vs. United States U17 – 19 February 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  28. ↑ 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.
  29. ↑ "Twenty-Three Players Called Up To BioSteel USMNT Training Camp For Allstate Continental Clásico Against Mexico". U.S. Soccer Official Website. April 12, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  30. ↑ "Jesús Ferreira Nets Late Equalizer As U.S. Men's National Team Ties Mexico 1–1 In Inaugural Allstate Continental Clásico". U.S. Soccer Official Website. April 19, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  31. ↑ "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.
  32. ↑ "Marko Mitrović Names 2024 U.S. Olympic Men's Soccer Team". U.S. Soccer Official Website. July 8, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Who is Chelsea's new USMNT wonderkid, Caleb Wiley?". Trigger the Press. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
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