Caleb Wiley

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Caleb Wiley
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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
 Watford
(on loan from Chelsea)
Number 26
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– → Watford (loan) 15 (0)
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 18 October 2025
‡ 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 Watford, 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] 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]

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.[24] He made his youth international debut on February 19, 2020, playing the entirety of a 2–1 defeat to Spain.[25] In November 2021, at just 16 years of age, he was called up to the United States U20 roster.[26]

On April 12, 2023, Wiley received his first called up to the USMNT.[27] Seven days later, he made his senior national team debut in a 1–1 draw in a friendly against Mexico.[28]

On October 8, Wiley was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan.[29] In July 2024, he was called up to the United States under-23 national team to compete in 2024 Summer Olympics.[30]

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.[31] 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 18 October 2025[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] 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[b] 0 3[c] 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 — — — 6 0
Watford (loan) 2024–25 Championship 10 0 — — — 10 0
2025–26 Championship 5 0 0 0 — — 5 0
Total 15 0 0 0 — — 15 0
Career total 131 6 1 0 2 0 3 0 137 6
  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 team Year Apps Goals
United States 2023 1 0
2024 2 0
Total 3 0

References

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